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.
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Occupational safety/managing prevention of exposure (including sharps injuries)' by NHS England. Sharps are items that could cause cuts or puncture wounds and include needles and sharp...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England. The cleanliness of the environment is important to support infection prevention and control, help reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections and ensure service...
Scabies is the name of a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. The typical presentation is an intensely itchy rash often worse at night. The rash is associated...
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream or lotion. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes and Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 29/02/2024
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: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please...
SICPs must be used by all Domiciliary care staff in all situations for contact with service users, their care equipment or environment. SICPs are the foundation for safe practice and protect service users, visitors and staff, from infection. There is...
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...
Good practice is to display signs indicating where spillages kits are stored. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge in an editable PDF format Page updated: 29/02/2024
Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies...
New leaflet Information leaflet for relatives and visitors Contact with friends and relatives is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of care home residents. This leaflet contains information to help you prevent the spread of infection and supports safe visiting...