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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.
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. SICPs must be used by all care staff...
SICPs and TBPs (Standard infection control precautions and Transmission based precautions) Policy for General Practice All staff in all situations involving the care of patients or contact with their environment must use 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs). SICPs may be...
There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. All staff in all situations involving the care of service users or contact with their environment must use 'SICPs' and 'TBPs' (transmission...
This IPC Assurance Audit Tool should be used annually to ensure that compliance with IPC Policies for 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) is being monitored and achieved. It is based on the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act:...
This Audit Tool is designed to provide assurance that the Policies and practices relating to the 10 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) are being implemented and adhered to. This is in line with the requirements set out in the Health and...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 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’ (SICPs). Specimens should be transported...
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...
Specimen collection Policy for General Practice All specimens are a potential infection risk. Therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is...
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
A stool chart for care home staff caring for service users with Clostrioides difficile who have diarrhoea. Size: A4 chart Target: For use in Care Home settings. Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 20/01/2020