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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.
In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, equipment that comes into contact with the resident, e.g. commodes, must be decontaminated appropriately between...
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your infection prevention and control requirements. A short presentation on: Here to help Who we are Our vision NHS IPC website IPC CQC Inspection Preparation Packs Preventing Infection Workbooks Community IPC Guidance (Policy Folder) IPC Resources
A poster showing the correct order for putting on and removing PPE. A description of the correct order for putting on and removing PPE for General Practice and Health and Social Care settings. By following the correct sequence when removing...
A poster showing the correct coloured sharps container. A description of the correct coloured sharps containers for General Practice and Health and Social Care settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care...
An NHS stop germs spreading advice poster. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 18/03/2020
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Certificate of declaration of contamination status A certificate should accompany all equipment which requires servicing or repair stating if the item has or has not been fully decontaminated. Size: A4 single sided form Target: For use in General Practice, Dental Practice...
Monthly audits should be performed to ensure that decontamination of equipment standards of cleanliness are maintained. An Audit Tool which should be used monthly to confirm that equipment is decontaminated appropriately between use on patients. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target:...
A guide for Primary Care in North Yorkshire on the diagnosis and management of PVL-SA infections. Size: A4 double-sided information guide Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 27/01/2021
Flow chart to assist with the management of viral gastroenteritis in health and social care settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use by staff in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Available individually @ £1.10. Please note...