Rationale
Machrie Nursery will ensure that there are procedures and routines in place to prevent the spread of infection.
We will endeavour to promote a safe and hygienic environment for all children and staff. Staff must act as a role model and be seen to be always promote hygiene routines.
Aim
To ensure that adequate measures are in place to minimise the spreading of infections.
Objectives
Staff to be fully aware of procedures for the following areas of Standard Infection Control Procedures (SICPs).
Hand hygiene – To reduce infection, liquid soap and paper towels are used for all children, staff and visitors.
Environmental cleanliness – All areas of the Nursery are regularly cleaned to a high standard.
Food and kitchen hygiene – All areas for cooking or serving food are kept to a high standard of hygiene, as stated by the ‘Food Regulations’.
Equipment cleanliness – The outside areas are inspected every day (Risk Assessment) before children have access, to prevent injury, or infection, from foreign bodies.
Prevention of infection – To promote good habits, children are supervised through the toileting and hand-washing process. Paper tissues are available and the children are encouraged to dispose of them in a bin.
All children have their own toothbrushes, and oral health hygiene procedures are strictly adhered to.
Individual children’s medication is stored in separate containers.
Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette is followed.
Personal protective equipment is available and used when required.
Managing spillages of body fluids is managed by the Janitor or Day Cleaner.
Management of waste is managed by the Janitor or Day Cleaner.
Linen / Laundry is managed by staff.
Disinfection of resources is carried out by staff at the end of every session or sooner if required.
Continence management (nappy bins) is managed by an external contractor weekly.
Early warning signs & symptoms of infection is available in a checklist from NHS Scotland.
Care Inspectorate measures are reported if an outbreak occurs.
Children to be aware of the above procedures where appropriate.