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.
The Inter-health and social care infection control transfer form. Size: A4 single-sided form Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available in the ‘IPC CQC inspection preparation Pack’ for General Practice and Care Homes or free...
Information on infections – are you complying? An information sheet giving more in-depth information on the ‘Inter-Health and Social Care Infection Control Transfer Form’. Size: A4 double-sided form Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g.,...
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...
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...
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...
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 individually. Please note copies...
A poster to record local contact numbers for reporting outbreaks of infection and Infection Prevention and Control advice. A poster for display for Care Home settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies...
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify mattresses and covers in poor condition. Each mattress and mattress cover should be reviewed on a regular basis, which should be based upon a local risk assessment, e.g. monthly, and...