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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.
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA 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, e.g. care homes...
MRSA stands for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium lives harmlessly on the skin and in the nose. MRSA is resistant to some of the commonly used antibiotics, such as flucloxacillin. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
MRSA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice MRSA stands for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium lives harmlessly on the skin and in the nose. MRSA is resistant to some of the commonly used antibiotics, such as flucloxacillin. A downloadable...
An information leaflet for service users in the community found to have MRSA on a screening swab. Size: A 4 page leaflet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge...
Step by step guides for service users in the community on MRSA suppression treatment using Prontoderm foam and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Prontoderm foam and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care...
A guide to looking after a urinary catheter (or service users and healthcare workers)
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Available individually...
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in primary care medical and dental premises. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g....
NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced a range of supporting documents for the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 which apply to all healthcare settings – acute hospitals, mental health, community, primary care, dental care, ambulance trusts, GP surgeries and clinics...