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.
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 urethra (genital area) or through a...
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 16/10/2024
Venepuncture is the procedure of entering a vein with a needle in order to obtain a sample of blood for diagnostic purposes. Venepuncture breaches the circulatory system, therefore, to minimise the risk of injury and/or infection to both staff and...
A factsheet for issued to residents and visitors giving advice and information on viral gastroenteritis. A4 colour double sided factsheet Target: Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase individually. Page updated: 08/10/2024 Save and complete your...
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
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 causes include rotavirus and sapovirus. A downloadable...
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 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...
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: 12/08/2025 Save...