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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.
Booklet showing some of the resources available for General Practice. A downloadable booklet featuring: Overview of the ‘one-stop-shop’ website Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for General Practice IPC Training IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for General Practice Community IPC Policiesfor General...
A short video on what is included in the ‘Preventing Infection Workbooks’
Flow chart detailing the procedure to follow following an inoculation incident. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Available individually @ £1.10. Please note copies of the poster...
A set of 25 Guidance documents that you can adopt as your own Policies
A poster showing suggested normal urine colours and suggested colours when patients need to rehydrate. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources). Please laminate and display in patient toilets areas Purchase: Downloadable...
Notice for display at entrances giving advice for those who have been suffering from diarrhoea and/or vomiting in the last 48 hours Size: A4 colour poster Target: For display at entrances, e.g. Care Homes Purchase: Available individually @ £1.10. Please note copies...
Practitioners should be assessed for their level of competency on an annual basis. An Aseptic technique Assessment Record to assess the competency level of practitioners. Size: A4 colour 1 page Target: For use by staff in General Practice Purchase: Available in...
Aseptic technique Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Aseptic technique minimises the risk of contaminating an invasive device or contaminating a vulnerable area, such as a wound when introduction of microorganisms may increase the risk of infection. A...
Practitioners should be assessed for their level of competency when undertaking an aseptic procedure for either a urinary catheterisation procedure or a wound dressing. An Audit Tool to assess practitioners’ competency. Size: A4 colour 4 page Target: For use by staff...
Best practice to facilitate good hand hygiene when delivery direct care to services users is to be ‘Bare Below the Elbows’. Size: A5 colour poster Target: For display to inform staff of best practice Purchase: Available individually @ £0.80. Please note...