A new set of 2025 IPC Policies for Care Home settings. We would recommend that a designated lead person checks the 'Contents list' on a monthly basis to ensure you are accessing the latest Policies.
An invasive device provides an entry point for microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, to enter the body and is a potential source for introducing infection. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by your...
In care home settings, the use of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) is usually all that is required for the majority of infections. SICPs may, however, be insufficient to prevent transmission of specific infections, therefore, isolation or additional ‘Transmission based...
Antibiotic resistance is the ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antibiotics normally used to treat the infections they cause. The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms, especially those with multiple resistance, is an international concern. Antibiotic resistance makes...
Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria that is frequently found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people without causing infection. It can also be found in the environment in dust. If the bacteria invades the skin or...
This guidance 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. Examples include outbreaks of food poisoning, such as Salmonella, E. Coli...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Assessment for infection risk and subsequent correct resident placement is an essential infection prevention...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. All staff must be trained in the correct use and removal of personal...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Respiratory and cough hygiene is designed to minimise the risk of cross transmission...
Respiratory illnesses are a major cause of hospitalisation, morbidity and death in the elderly and are amongst the most common winter ailments. Ranging from a self-limiting, mild, coryzal like illness, such as rhinovirus (common cold), to severe bronchitis, bronchiolitis and...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. The management of healthcare waste, including sharps, is an essential part of ensuring...