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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.
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by mites known as Sarcoptes Scabiei. The main symptoms of scabies are due to the body’s allergic reaction to the mites and their waste. Symptoms include an itchy, widespread rash (often worse at night-time)...
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...
There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. All staff in all situations involving the care of service users or contact with their environment must use 'SICPs' and 'TBPs' (transmission...
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. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: For display above sinks in toilet areas used by service users, visitors and staff Purchase: Available individually @...
A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A5 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Available individually...
These resources have been developed to help minimise infections associated with indwelling urinary catheters. We have produced a ‘My Catheter Passport 3rd Edition’ (March 2021), to ensure catheterised service users receive the optimum standard of care by improving communication between...
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes and domiciliary care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 08/11/2022
A factsheet for issued to residents and visitors giving advice and information on viral gastroenteritis. A4 colour double sided factsheet Target: For issue to service users and visitors in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Available individually @...