Course overview: 

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is one of the major areas in the provision of safe care within any general practice and also one of the priorities in any CQC inspection. 

As part of our online session, you will learn about what CQC are looking for including:

• Effective IPC Policy and Procedures
• Knowing who your IPC lead is and what they do
• Your IPC audit programme
• Staff Training
• Access to occupational Health

At the end of the session, you will be confident in what you need to know for your CQC inspection.

What Will I Learn?

As well as understanding the CQC requirements, you will learn the following: 

• Hand washing
• Audit – what, how often and approved tools.
• Sharps - storage, what goes in which box, when to change boxes even if they aren’t full. Safe storage.
• Clinical waste – what in which colour bags and again safe storage.
• Cleaning schedules
• Fridge cleaning - how often?
• How to audit your building.
• Legionella testing – how often
• COSHH folders what should it cover and what information it should contain

Important Update: New Cancellation Policy

You must have line manager approval before booking.

Due to funding restraints and reduced budgets, in addition to a high number of cancellations, we have had no choice but to introduce this policy.

Please note our revised cancellation policyHERE.This policy comes into effect on any bookings made after 30^thApril 2024.

​As a not-for-profit organisation, your support directly funds education and development opportunities for Primary Care staff at all levels across Derbyshire. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

This live event is online only

Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Time: 14:00 - 16:00

This live event is available to registered users only