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BBVs Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Blood-borne viral infections are spread by direct contact with the blood of an infected person. The main blood-borne viruses of concern are: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus which cause hepatitis. These viruses are […]

C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice C. difficile (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) affects mainly people aged over 65, although people of all ages can get it. The infection nearly always occurs in patients given antibiotics. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidance document for General Practice which […]

CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice CJD is one of a group of diseases called Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) which can occur in people or animals. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Also suitable for use within Dental […]

Hand hygiene Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Handwashing is the one of the most important procedures to prevent the spread of healthcare associated infection. Hand decontamination has a dual role to protect both the patient and the healthcare worker from acquiring microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, which may cause them harm.  […]

Invasive devices Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice An invasive device provides an entry point for microorganisms to enter the body and is a potential source for introducing infection. A downloadable Community IPC Policies for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Also suitable for use within Dental […]

MRSA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice MRSA stands for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.  This bacterium can live harmlessly on the skin and in the nose. MRSA is resistant to some of the commonly used antibiotics, such as flucloxacillin. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is […]

MRGNB, including CPE Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Some types of Gram-negative bacteria have developed resistance to many commonly used antibiotics, which can be passed on to other species of bacteria. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Also suitable for […]

Notifiable diseases Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice A list of notifiable diseases that UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) need to be informed of. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Also suitable for use within Dental Practice and Podiatry. Alternatively, a […]

Safe disposal of waste, including sharps 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 hazardous and if not disposed of correctly can result in injury or infection. […]

Outbreaks of communicable disease Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice. This Policy is designed to support and promote good practice in the investigation, management and control of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents, which may have significant public health implications. A downloadable Community IPC for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation […]