Clifton Park Hospital is proud to announce that we have achieved Silver Accreditation in the ANTT® (Aseptic Non Touch Technique) Patient Protection Accreditation Programme for Healthcare Providers. This prestigious recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care and maintaining excellence in infection prevention.
What is ANTT®?
ANTT® is an internationally recognised, evidence-based clinical practice framework designed to standardise aseptic technique across healthcare settings. It focuses on maintaining asepsis during clinical procedures and reducing the risk of infection to patients.
The framework is built around four key principles:
- Always wash hands effectively
- Never contaminate key parts
- Touch non-key parts with confidence
- Take appropriate infective precautions
These principles guide healthcare professionals in consistently applying best practice to ensure patient safety and minimise infection risk.
The Road to Accreditation
To achieve the Silver Accreditation, Clifton Park Hospital met the programme’s rigorous criteria, which included:
- Completing at least 50 audits over a 12-month period
- Ensuring 60% of staff were assessed for ANTT® competency
This accreditation demonstrates not only compliance with high clinical standards but also a proactive approach to staff training, continuous improvement, and patient protection.
A Team Effort
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our clinical teams. We extend a special thank you to Elena Pullen, Infection Prevention & Control Lead at Clifton Park Hospital, for her outstanding leadership throughout the accreditation process. We also thank the ANTT® assessor team for their support and guidance.
A Commitment to Clinical Excellence
At Clifton Park Hospital, we remain focused on delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. The ANTT® Silver Accreditation reinforces our mission to uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient safety in everything we do.
For more information about our clinical practices or to learn more about the ANTT® programme, please get in touch with our team.