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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.
The NHS Education for Scotland Healthcare built environment Team, within the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Scotland Public Health Team, have developed a new animation, in collaboration with NHS Scotland Assure ARHAI Clinical Assurance Team. This animation describes...
Feedback received on the 'Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for staff providing Care at Home'.
Poster advising that alcohol hand rub should not be used during an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis. Alcohol hand rub is not effective at killing the virus that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For staff in Health...
An annual 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 Enteral tube feeding is a process where nutrition is delivered into an individual's gastrointestinal tract via a nasogastric tube, a gastrostomy or a jejunostomy. The Policy has been produced for safe practice which will...
Enteral tube feeding is a process where nutrition is delivered into an individual’s gastrointestinal tract via a nasogastric tube, a gastrostomy or a jejunostomy. This Policy has been produced for safe practice which will assist staff to reduce the risk...
Weekly audits should be performed to ensure that environmental cleanliness standards are maintained. An Audit Tool which should be used weekly to confirm that environmental cleanliness is maintained. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use by staff in Dental Practice Purchase: Free to download
A flu awareness poster for care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Acknowledgement: NHS Scarborough and Ryedale CCG
A tool to aid with the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Size: A4 colour diagnosis guide Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 21/06/2022
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes, domiciliary care Purchase: Downloadable free...