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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.
An exceptional Pack to help with IPC evidence required by the CQC
HOW TO ORDER Complete the order form and e-mail to [email protected], you will then receive an invoice with payment instructions. Alternatively, telephone us on 01423 557340 to place an order, make a debit or credit card payment, or if you...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 In care home settings, the use of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) is usually all that is required for the majority of infections. SICPs may, however, be insufficient to prevent transmission of specific infections,...
A poster to record local contact numbers for reporting outbreaks of infection and Infection Prevention and Control advice. A poster for display for Care Home settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in care homes settings Purchase: Available individually @ £1.10....
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify mattresses and covers in poor condition. Each mattress and mattress cover should be reviewed on a regular basis, which should be based upon a local risk assessment, e.g. monthly, and...
A Care Quality Commission Practice Alert with advise on testing the integrity of mattress covers and mattresses. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge
An information factsheet for service users in the community on MRGNB. Size: A4 double sided factsheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 22/11/2022
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Antibiotic resistance is the ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antibiotics normally used to treat the infections they cause. The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms, especially those with multiple resistance, is...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social...
A poster for use in Care Homes giving an overview of MRSA (Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in care home setting Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 24/10/2022