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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.
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify mattresses and covers in poor condition. Each mattress and mattress cover should be reviewed on a regular basis, which should be based upon a local risk assessment, e.g. monthly, and...
A Care Quality Commission Practice Alert with advise on testing the integrity of mattress covers and mattresses. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge
Some types of bacteria have developed resistance to many commonly used antibiotics, which can be passed on to other species of bacteria. They are referred to as Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO), formerly known as Multi-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (MRGNB). A downloadable Community...
MDROs including ESBL and CPO Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice (formerley known as MRGNB) Some types of bacteria have developed resistance to many commonly used antibiotics, which can be passed on to other species of bacteria. A...
An information factsheet for service users in the community on MRGNB. Size: A4 double sided factsheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 22/11/2022
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Antibiotic resistance is the ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antibiotics normally used to treat the infections they cause. The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms, especially those with multiple resistance, is...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social...
A poster for use in Care Homes giving an overview of MRSA (Meticillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in care home setting Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 24/10/2022
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria that is frequently found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people without causing infection. It can also be found in the environment in dust. If...
A factsheet for issue to service users with MRSA. Size: A4 double sided factsheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 22/11/2022