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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.
We do not provide an Infection Prevention and Control service for schools and other childcare facilities. Please contact your local Public Health England Team for advice. Please find below link to Public Health England's 'Health protection in schools and other...
Washing your hands in one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from an infection such as Clostridium difficile, Norovirus and influenza (flu) But what’s the best handwashing technique? Watch the short video below: https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene/Pages/how-to-wash-your-hands-properly.aspx
Invasive devices Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice An invasive device provides an entry point for microorganisms to enter the body and is a potential source for introducing infection. A downloadable Community IPC Policies for General Practice which...
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MDROs including ESBL and CPO Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice (formerley known as MRGNB) Some types of bacteria have developed resistance to many commonly used antibiotics, which can be passed on to other species of bacteria. A...
MRSA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice MRSA stands for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium lives harmlessly on the skin and in the nose. MRSA is resistant to some of the commonly used antibiotics, such as flucloxacillin. A downloadable...
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in primary care medical and dental premises. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g....
Notifiable diseases Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice A list of notifiable diseases that Health Protection need to be informed of. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is available...
Outbreaks of communicable disease Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice. This Policy is designed to support and promote good practice in the investigation, management and control of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents, which may have significant public health...
Patient placement and assessment for infection risk Policy for General Practice The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance states that information about patient’s infectious status should be given to...