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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.
Safe management of sharps and inoculation injuries Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Sharps include needles, cannulas, stitch cutters, scalpels, razor blades, broken glass, medical instruments, e.g. scissors, and other sharp objects. Sharps which are handled inappropriately or not...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. The cleanliness of the environment is important to support infection prevention and control, help reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections and...
Please note: Further to discussions with colleagues we will be recommending that this Audit Tool should be performed on a monthly basis rather than weekly. However, where issues have been identified, it may be necessary to return to weekly audits...
A monthly audit tool to support Care Homes in complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The audit tool should be completed by a Manager...
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 Health and Social Care Act 2008:...
Safe management of the care environment IPC Policy for General Practice Please note: We have been made aware that it is not currently mandatory for GP Practices to comply with the 'National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021'. However, it is...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Scabies is a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. The typical clinical presentation of infection is intense itching associated with burrows, nodules...
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by mites known as Sarcoptes Scabiei. The main symptoms of scabies are due to the body’s allergic reaction to the mites and their waste. Symptoms include an itchy, widespread rash (often worse at night-time)...
Scabies IPC Policy for General Practice. Scabies is due to a parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei variety hominis. They are too small to be seen by the naked eye. The adult female is around 0.4 mm long and 0.3 mm wide;...
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream or lotion. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes and Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 15/05/2023