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.
What to following a needlestick/sharps injury. Poster showing the first four steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. SICPs must be used by all care staff...
This IPC Assurance Audit Tool should be used annually to ensure that compliance with IPC Policies for 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) is being monitored and achieved. It is based on the requirements of the Health and Social Care Act:...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs). Specimens should be transported...
Good practice is to display signs indicating where spillages kits are stored. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge in an editable PDF format Page updated: 29/02/2024
A stool chart for care home staff caring for service users with Clostrioides difficile who have diarrhoea. Size: A4 chart Target: For use in Care Home settings. Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 20/01/2020
A record sheet to assist with the recording of resident's stool movements. Size: A4 colour record sheet Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 19/10/2022
Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies...
A poster for display outside an isolation room, advising visitors to speak to the person in charge before entering the room. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster are...
A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note...