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Infection prevention and control means doing everything possible to prevent infection from both developing and spreading to others. The following resources are available to purchase and a selection are free to download and will assist you in preventing healthcare associated infections.
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as ‘Occupational safety: prevention of exposure (including sharps injuries)’ by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM)...
A monthly audit tool to support Care Homes in complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The audit tool should be completed by a Manager...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. The Health and Social Care Act 2008:...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Scabies is a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. The typical clinical presentation of infection is intense itching associated with burrows, nodules...
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream or lotion. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes and Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 15/05/2023
What to following a needlestick/sharps injury. Poster showing the first four steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. SICPs must be used by all care staff...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs). Specimens should be transported...
A stool chart for care home staff caring for service users with Clostrioides difficile who have diarrhoea. Size: A4 chart Target: For use in Care Home settings. Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 20/01/2020
A record sheet to assist with the recording of resident's stool movements. Size: A4 colour record sheet Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 19/10/2022