INITIAL EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROFORMA FOR POLICY

POLICY:Infection Control Guidelines for Peripheral Venous Cannulation

Equality Impact Assessment completed by:Dr H ParsonsDate:August 2010

Who has been consulted?

Infection Prevention and Control Team

Infection Prevention and Control Committee

Describe the aims, objectives and purpose of the policy service being assessed:

To inform staff of the infection prevention and control requirements for cannulation and to enable staff to fulfil their duties and responsibilities in respect of this

Who is intended to benefit?

Staff, patients and the public by ensuring consistency of approach to this procedure

Does the policy have any differential impact on the following equality areas?

Positive, Negative or Neutral Impact / Supporting evidence/data
Race/Ethnicity / Neutral / The guidelines apply equally to all patients
Gender (including pregnancy/ maternity and gender reassignment) / Neutral / The guidelines generally apply equally to both sexes.
Disability / Neutral / The guidelines apply equally to all patients
Religion or belief / Neutral / The guidelines apply equally to all patients.
Sexual orientation / Neutral / The guidelines apply equally to all patients
Age / Neutral / The guidelines apply equally to all patients.
Dignity & Human Rights / Neutral / The guidelines apply equally to all patients.
Social Deprivation / Tackling Health Inequality / Positive /
  • The guidelines apply equally to all patients, staff and visitors
  • Where available local guidelines are based on national guidelines/policies and advice from professional bodies
  • By their very nature the guidelines are designed to ensure a consistent approach across the Trust

Please identify what further action is required e.g. collection of data, full impact assessment

Action / Timescale / Lead Person
The effectiveness of the policy will be monitored and evaluated after implementation and any appropriate actions identified at that time. / Dr C Bates.

Approved by:Prof H ChapmanDate of review:September 2012