Care Certificate Standard 15: Infection prevention and control

This standard covers how infections spread and the practical steps needed to reduce risk in the care environment.

What This Standard Covers

Understanding routes of transmission and standard infection control precautions.

Using hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning and waste handling correctly.

Reducing cross-contamination and responding safely to infection risks.

Why It Matters

Standard 15 is essential for protecting people, staff and visitors. It helps teams understand how routine practice, consistency and attention to detail reduce avoidable harm.

Official Source

This page is a plain-English summary based on the March 2025 Skills for Care Care Certificate standards. For the full learning outcomes and assessment criteria, use the official PDF.

Read the official 2025 standard PDF

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