News: IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for Care Homes
Posted on: 09/12/2020
The 'IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack for Care Homes' was originally developed to help drive improvement in services in relation to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and help prepare Care Homes for visits they may receive from the Care Quality [...]
Addendum for Care Homes – Preventing Infection Workbook
Posted on: 01/07/2020
Addendum for Care Homes - Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for Care Homes 11th Edition In relation to COVID-19, please always refer to latest national guidance on infection prevention and control produced by Public Health England, www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance. This information is continually [...]
National Patient Safety Alert November 2019
Posted on: 03/12/2019
Risk of death and severe harm from ingesting superabsorbent polymer gel granules Alert issued by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Please note the use of polymer gel granules should now not be used. PS_Alert_Polymer_28_Nov_2019_FINALDownload
Care Home feedback
Posted on: 30/10/2019
"We have had a ten year working relationship with your local teams that have helped us keep any illnesses to a minimum keep our residents safe. We were extremely proud to receive our latest score of 97%. We have already [...]
Good hydration! Improving hydration for care home residents
Posted on: 17/09/2019
A series of six films which aim to help care home staff keep their residents happy, healthy and hydrated.
Revised and updated Care Home IPC Policies
Posted on: 25/06/2019
Our revised and updated Community Infection Prevention and Control Policies for Care Home settings are now available to download or purchase.