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.
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 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. Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and...
An audit tool to support staff in carrying out monthly audits to assess the standard of cleanliness of care equipment. In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 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. Management systems should ensure adequate supplies of...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 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 Health Technical Memorandum 01-04: Decontamination of...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as ‘Occupational safety: prevention of exposure (including sharps injuries)’ by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM)...
A monthly audit tool to support Care Homes in complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The audit tool should be completed by a Manager...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 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 Health and Social Care Act 2008:...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Scabies is a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. The typical clinical presentation of infection is intense itching associated with burrows, nodules...
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream or lotion. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes and Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 29/02/2024
During winter, there is an increase in cases of Norovirus, Flu and COVID-19. Any additional decorations within the care home can prevent effective cleaning of the environment and harbour bacteria and viruses. Cleaning during the time decorations are out remains...