Since publication of the ‘IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for General Practice’ we have received several enquiries relating to the ‘Yellow’ classification of the ‘National colour coding for cleaning materials and equipment’. Further to discussion with colleagues at NHS Estates and Facilities, please see below a statement incorporating ‘Isolation’ rooms alongside ‘Treatment and minor operation rooms’:
The National Standards for Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 requires adoption of the ‘National colour coding scheme for cleaning materials and equipment’ to reduce the cross-contamination risk between types of areas. In this scheme, yellow cleaning materials and equipment should be used for isolation areas. In primary care and dental practices, yellow cleaning materials and equipment can be used for ‘Treatment and minor operation rooms’ as well as isolation areas, based on the rationale that there is a high risk of blood and body fluid contamination.
Head of Soft FM Strategy & Operations
NHS Estates and Facilities, Commercial Directorate, July 2024
Page updated: 06/08/2024
Download: Addendum GP National colour coding scheme (Isolation, Treatment and minor operation rooms) July 2024
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