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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 Viral gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus known as Norovirus which is a non-enveloped virus only affecting people. Norovirus was previously known as Norwalk or SRSV (small round structured virus). Other less common...
A Norovirus awareness poster for care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Acknowledgement: NHS Scarborough and Ryedale CCG
A poster showing the correct waste stream. A description of the four different types of waste streams for Care Home settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes, e.g. residential homes, nursing homes Purchase: Available individually @ £1.10. Please note...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase @ £1.10 Updated: 16/06/2023
Poster showing ‘Your 5 moments for hand hygiene at the point of care’ for Care Homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available individually @ £1.10. Please note copies of...
A CPE information leaflet for issue to community service users giving advice on CPE with attached ‘CPE Card’. The leaflet and card are for issue to service users who have tested positive for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). The card should be carried by the service...