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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.
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream or lotion. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 15/05/2023
What to following a needlestick/sharps injury. Poster showing the first four steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. SICPs must be used by all care staff...
SICPs and TBPs (Standard infection control precautions and transmission based precautions) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice All staff in all situations involving the care of patients or contact with their environment must use standard infection control precautions...
There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. All staff in all situations involving the care of service users or contact with their environment must use 'SICPs' and 'TBPs' (transmission...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs). Specimens should be transported...
A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
Specimen collection IPC Policy for General Practice All specimens are a potential infection risk. Therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation...
A stool chart for care home staff caring for service users with Clostrioides difficile who have diarrhoea. Size: A4 chart Target: For use in Care Home settings. Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 20/01/2020
A record sheet to assist with the recording of resident's stool movements. Size: A4 colour record sheet Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 19/10/2022