Infection control in optometric practice
1 May 2009
Volume 10, Issue 1
The General Ophthalmic Services Contract in England requires that a contractor has ‘appropriate arrangements for infection control and decontamination.’
Introduction
The author reviews professional responsibilities for infection control. As well as being part of a practice’s risk management policy it is now also a requirement of the General Ophthalmic Services Contract in England that the contractor has ‘appropriate arrangements for infection control and decontamination.’ The author then moves on to give a review of infectious agents, routes of transmission and provides a research-based practical guide to the principles and practice of infection control.
Sign in to view the article
Not a member? Start enjoying the benefits of College membership today. Take a look at what the College can offer you and view our membership categories and rates.
Related further reading
Which optometric services across the UK are taking on more of the healthcare burden, asks John Windell.
Dr David Robert Grimes looks at the eye health issues that are making the news.
Radhika Holmstöm examines the case for antioxidant and vitamin supplements preventing, or slowing the progress of, AMD.