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.
Booklet showing some of the resources available for Care Homes. A downloadable booklet featuring: Overview of the ‘one-stop-shop’ website Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for Care Homes IPC Training events IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for Care Homes Community IPC Policies...
A short video on what is included in the ‘Preventing Infection Workbooks’
Action plan to follow for suspected scabies in health and social care settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes, learning disabilities, supported living Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 05/06/2023
Flow chart detailing the procedure to follow following an inoculation incident. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster are included in the...
30 Guidance documents that you can adopt as your own Policies
The presence of pets or visiting animals may enhance the quality of life to residents. However, disease can be acquired through contact with animals, especially if a person's immunity is reduced through age, illness or therapy. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant, and growing, and a threat to public health in the UK and around the world. AMR has been identified as one of the most pressing global challenges this century. In 2019, there were 4.95...
Notice for display at entrances giving advice for those who have been suffering from diarrhoea and/or vomiting in the last 48 hours Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note...
Staff undertaking aseptic techniques should be assessed annually for their level of competency using the competency assessment criteria provided on the tool, this should form part of the person’s personal development plan/appraisal. A copy of their results should be kept...
An aseptic technique is used to carry out a procedure in a way that minimises the risk of contaminating an invasive device, e.g. urinary catheter, or a susceptible body site such as the bladder or a wound. A downloadable Community Infection...