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 A urinary catheter is a thin flexible hollow tube that drains urine from the bladder into a drainage bag and is a close system. The catheter is inserted into the bladder either through the...
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes and domiciliary care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 14/03/2024
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Please note this Policy has been updated to version 3.01 to include information on failed attempts and removal of the word 'sterile' from 'low linting gauze' and 'adhesive plaster'. Venepuncture is the procedure of...
A factsheet for issued to residents and visitors giving advice and information on viral gastroenteritis. A4 colour double sided factsheet Target: Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase individually. Page updated: 11/04/2024 Save...
A guidance poster for use by staff in Care Homes during an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note a copy of the poster is included in the ‘Viral gastroenteritis...
A pack to help you effectively manage an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis in your care home
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Viral gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus known as Norovirus which is a non-enveloped virus only affecting people. Norovirus was previously known as Norwalk or SRSV (small round structured virus). Other less common...
A Norovirus awareness poster for care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Acknowledgement: NHS Scarborough and Ryedale CCG
A poster showing the correct waste stream. A description of the four different types of waste streams for Care Home settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster are included in...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase individually. Page updated: 08/04/2024 Save...