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 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 in printed or digital format. Please note a copy of the poster is...
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 in printed or digital format. Please note copies of...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Page updated: 24/11/2025...
Poster showing ‘Your 5 moments for hand hygiene at the point of care’ for Care Homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Please note copies of...
A CPE Factsheet and Card for issue to community service users giving advice. The Factsheet and Card are for issue to service users who have tested positive for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE). The card should be carried by the service user...