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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.
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the risk of spreading respiratory (related to breathing) infections, protecting those in contact with...
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...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Respiratory illnesses are a major cause of hospitalisation, morbidity and death in the elderly and are amongst the most common winter ailments. Ranging from a self-limiting, mild, coryzal like illness, such as rhinovirus (common...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Safe disposal of waste (including sharps)' by NHS England and NHS Improvement. All staff are responsible for the safe management and disposal of waste. Waste is...
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...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. The management of healthcare waste, including sharps,...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Blood and body fluids, such as urine and faeces (stools), may contain a large number of micro-organisms, such as bacteria and...
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...