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.
Invasive devices Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice An invasive device provides an entry point for microorganisms to enter the body and is a potential source for introducing infection. A downloadable Community IPC Policies for General Practice which...
A suggested editable Action Plan template that Care Homes can adapt. An Action Plan should be completed in the event of non-compliance following an audit. The actions should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound (SMART). The Action Plan should...
A suggested editable Action Plan template that General Practice can adapt. An Action Plan should be completed in the event of non-compliance following an audit. The actions should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound (SMART). The Action Plan should be reviewed regularly to demonstrate...
An exceptional Pack to help with IPC evidence required by the CQC
An exceptional Pack to help with IPC evidence required by the CQC
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...
Where personal care is provided by a domiciliary care provider to a person in their own home, it is unlikely that this Policy will be applicable. However, this Policy will apply if the domiciliary care provider provides personal care to...
A suggested job description addendum on IPC and for the designated IPC Lead for inclusion in staff job descriptions. Size: A4 double sided Target: Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge. Please note that this is included in the ‘IPC CQC...
A poster to record local contact numbers of Health Practitioners who can provide Infection Prevention and Control advice. A poster for display for General Practice. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital...
A poster to record local contact numbers for reporting outbreaks of infection and for obtaining Infection Prevention and Control advice. A poster for display for Care Home settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase in printed...