Addendum for General Practice: National colour coding scheme
Posted on: 06/08/2024
Since publication of the 'IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for General Practice' we have received several enquiries relating to the ‘Yellow’ classification of the ‘National colour coding for cleaning materials and equipment’. Further to discussion with colleagues at NHS Estates [...]
News: Updated Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) resources for Domiciliary Care staff
Posted on: 29/07/2024
We are pleased to announce a review of the IPC Policies, Audit Tools and Preventing Infection Workbook for Domiciliary Care staff. Download: Updated IPC resources for Domiciliary Care July 2024
UTI prevention and awareness toolkit 12-21st October, 2023
Posted on: 16/10/2023
NHSE and UKHSA are running a joint campaign 12-21st October 2023 to raise awareness of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) prevention, symptom recognition and treatment which includes advice on how and when to seek help. UTI’s are one of the leading [...]
New IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for Care Homes September 2023
Posted on: 12/09/2023
The latest edition of the ‘IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for Care Homes’ is now available. The Pack has undergone a comprehensive review. Firstly, we have responded to feedback received and have modified the Pack format to make it more [...]
New set of Community IPC Policies for Care Homes April 2023
Posted on: 17/05/2023
A new set of Community Infection Prevention and Control Policies for Care Home settings is now available. There has been a comprehensive review to ensure the policies reflect national IPC guidance. The most significant change is the inclusion of ‘Quick [...]
News: GP Community IPC Policy updates May 2023
Posted on: 17/05/2023
Please note that the following General Practice Community IPC Policies have been updated together with the ‘Contents list’: GP 09 Notifiable diseases Updated terminology to Mpox (Monkeypox), previously referred to as Monkeypox. GP 14 Respiratory and cough hygiene Updated to [...]