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Hi Michelle, Our IPC Leads of which there is usually 2 per home dont have specific hours allocated for the role, we used to according to the size of the home but it was ceased. They just have to fit in the duties where they can. They are usually Care Team managers and it is part of their role.
Having said that we have been training up min 2 RNs per home with IPC knowledge, doing some courses through (IP Services formerly Bug Control) and crowning them IPC Champions. With the knowledge they have they assist and work with the IPC Leads to do the duties of the role, we have just started this process, and it seems to be working well. So as a team they work together to achieve all outcomes.
In an outbreak the IPC Lead would manage it and the Champions will assist, particularly on weekends or be spotters during their shift and ensure on the floor that everything is being done correctly and report back to the IPC Lead. Infection Prevention and Control is everyone’s responsibility, so we are taking a team approach.