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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.
A slide show on what is a UTI, symptoms, dehydration, preventing dehydration and top tips. Size: PowerPoint presentation Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge
PVL-SA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterium that approximately one in three people carry on their skin or in their nose without causing an infection. Some types of SA produce a...
An information sheet for service users diagnosed with PVL-SA. This provides useful information on how to help prevent recurrence. Size: A4 4 sided information sheet/factsheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 22/02/2022
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,...
Respiratory and cough hygiene Policy for General Practice. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the riskof spreading respiratory infections, protecting those in contact with the infected person, e.g. patients staff. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which...
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...
Safe disposal of waste Policy for General Practice The management of healthcare waste is an essential part of ensuring that General Practice activities do not pose a risk or potential risk of infection and are appropriately management. Waste is potentially...
Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and faeces, may contain a large number of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Contamination or spillages with blood or body fluids should be dealt with immediately, as this may expose staff and others...
Monthly audits should be performed to ensure that decontamination of care equipment standards of cleanliness are maintained. An Audit Tool which should be used monthly to confirm that equipment is decontaminated appropriately between use on patients. Size: A4 colour 2 page...