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 General Practice. A downloadable booklet featuring: Overview of the ‘one-stop-shop’ website Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for General Practice IPC Training events IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for General Practice Community IPC Policies...
The following IPC Audit Tools for General Practice are available to download free of charge directly from our website, and the timescales for undertaking an audit are indicated in the title of each: SICPs Assurance: Annual IPC Audit Tool for...
A short video on what is included in the ‘Preventing Infection Workbooks’
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...
27 documents that you can adopt as your own Policies
A suggested template for the Annual IPC statement. General Practices can (and should) adapt the template and add further details, but the six key headings must be included. Size: A4 Target: General Practice Purchase: Download free of charge. Please note a...
Antimicrobial stewardship Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Antimicrobial stewardship is part of the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and this Policy describes how staff in General Practice can tackle AMR. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General...
A poster showing suggested normal urine colours and suggested colours when patients need to rehydrate. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources). Please laminate and display in patient toilets areas Purchase: Downloadable...
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...
Practitioners should be assessed for their level of competency on an annual basis. An Aseptic technique Assessment Tool to assess the competency level of practitioners. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use by staff in General Practice Purchase: Available in...