Infection Control

Ancillary Services

Infection from body substances, mainly blood, is a potential risk where a pharmacy offers services such as piercing, blood glucose and cholesterol testing.

The community has a good level of awareness about blood borne disease, and the use of gloves and goggles is understood to be a normal practice.  High standards are expected of pharmacy.

Written Procedure

Have a written procedure on infection control with training of all staff, particularly at induction. Topics to include:-

• Biological Hazard Isolation
• Personal Hygiene
• Immunisation
• Single Use Cups (Methadone)
• Disinfection
• Post Exposure Control