SERVICES
Structured IPC assurance services designed to provide independent leadership, compliance confidence and regulatory readiness.
COVER:
Retained IPC Assurance & Governance Support
What this service is
Retained IPC Assurance provides organisations with ongoing access to senior IPC expertise and independent governance oversight, without the cost, risk, or inflexibility of permanent appointments.
This service is designed for organisations where:
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IPC responsibility sits alongside other roles (e.g. quality, operations, governance)
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there is no dedicated IPC lead
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leadership requires credible, ongoing IPC assurance
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inspection, commissioner, or insurer assurance is required over time
What retained support provides
Retained IPC Assurance typically includes:
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senior IPC governance oversight and independent challenge
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periodic review and assurance of IPC policies and arrangements
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review of audit findings, surveillance data, and action plans
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structured IPC assurance input into governance and reporting
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inspection and regulatory readiness support
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proportionate advice during incidents or outbreaks
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continuity of IPC assurance over time
Support is risk-based and tailored, reflecting organisational size, complexity, and exposure.
Why organisations choose retained assurance
Organisations choose retained IPC Assurance to:
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maintain credible IPC oversight without permanent roles
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reduce organisational risk and leadership exposure
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demonstrate proportionate compliance to regulators and commissioners
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ensure IPC issues are identified early and addressed appropriately
This model reflects current workforce and financial realities while maintaining defensible IPC governance.
REVIEW:
IPC Gap Analysis & RAG Assurance Review
What this service is
IPC Assure delivers time-limited, independent IPC gap analysis and RAG-rated assurance reviews where external assessment is required.
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This service provides a clear snapshot of current IPC arrangements, identifying material gaps and areas of risk, with written evidence suitable for governance and inspection purposes.
What retained support provides
IPC gap analysis is most commonly used when:
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preparing for inspection or external assurance
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responding to previous IPC findings or concerns
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reviewing arrangements following an incident or outbreak
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leadership or IPC roles have changed
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independent assurance is requested by commissioners or insurers
Scope of review
A gap analysis review typically considers:
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IPC governance and leadership structures
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policies, procedures, and guidance
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audit, surveillance, and assurance processes
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outbreak preparedness and escalation arrangements
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standard infection control precautions
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PPE and risk-based IPC controls
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learning from incidents and assurance reporting
Scope is confirmed during initial discussion to ensure relevance and proportionality.
Output
Clients receive:
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a written IPC assurance report
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RAG-rated findings across key IPC domains
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a clear executive summary for boards and leadership
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prioritised, proportionate recommendations
READY:
Inspection & Regulatory Readiness Support
What this service is
IPC Assure provides targeted IPC assurance support to help organisations prepare for inspection or respond to regulatory scrutiny.
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This service is assurance-focused, supporting leadership to understand readiness and risk rather than rehearsing inspections or duplicating internal work.
Support includes
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review of IPC evidence and documentation
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assurance against regulatory expectations
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identification of material IPC risk areas
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support with IPC-related action plans
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advice on framing IPC assurance to regulators
This service is often used alongside retained support or following a gap analysis.
RESPONSE:
IPC Incident & Outbreak Assurance Support
What this service is
​IPC Assure provides independent IPC assurance input during or following incidents and outbreaks, supporting proportionate response and governance assurance
This support includes
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independent review of IPC arrangements during incidents
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advice on proportionate control measures
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assurance input into leadership and governance discussions
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post-incident IPC assurance review and learning
This service helps organisations maintain clarity and defensibility during high-pressure situations.