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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.
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Prontoderm skin foam and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the risk of spreading respiratory (related to breathing) infections, protecting those in contact with...
A poster showing the correct etiquette for respiratory and cough hygiene. Respiratory and cough hygiene are now part of 'Standard infection control precautions'. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Safe disposal of waste (including sharps)' by NHS England and NHS Improvement. All staff are responsible for the safe management and disposal of waste. Waste is...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Blood and body fluids, such as urine and faeces (stools), may contain a large number of micro-organisms, such as bacteria and...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Care equipment may look clean, but micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses, may be present, some are harmful, some not. All...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Used laundry, e.g. linen (sheets, bedding, towels), service users clothing and staff uniforms or workwear, can become soiled with blood, faeces,...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Occupational safety/managing prevention of exposure (including sharps)' by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Sharps are items that could cause cuts or puncture wounds and include needles...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. The cleanliness of the environment is important to support infection prevention and control, help reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections and...