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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 poster for use in General Practice when an area has been designated for isolation use. A poster informing patients that a designated area is being used for isolation on one side and on the reverse advising that the area is...
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...
A tool to aid with the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults. This guide is an adaptation of the PHE quick reference tool for primary care available at www.gov.uk, highlighting when to perform a urine dipstick test and...
Venepuncture Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Venepuncture is the procedure of entering a vein with a needle in order to obtain a sample of blood for diagnostic purposes. Venepuncture breaches the circulatory system, therefore, to minimise the...
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 @...
Viral gastroenteritis/Norovirus Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Viral gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus known as Norovirus which is a non-enveloped virus only affecting people. Norovirus was previously known as Norwalk or SRSV (small round structured...
A poster showing the correct waste stream. A description of the different types of waste streams for General Practice. Size: A3 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Available individually @ £2.20. Please note copies of the poster are...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase @ £1.10 Updated: 16/06/2023
Poster showing ‘Your 5 moments for hand hygiene at the point of care’. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available individually @ £1.10. Please note copies of the poster are...