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.
Certificate of declaration of contamination status. A certificate should accompany all equipment which requires servicing or repair stating if the item has or has not been fully decontaminated. Size: A4 single sided form Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes...
Flow chart to assist with the management of viral gastroenteritis. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies of the poster are included in the ‘IPC CQC assessment preparation...
The NHS Education for Scotland Healthcare built environment Team, within the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Scotland Public Health Team, have developed a new animation, in collaboration with NHS Scotland Assure ARHAI Clinical Assurance Team. This animation describes...
Poster advising that alcohol hand rub should not be used during an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis. Alcohol hand rub is not effective at killing the virus that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available...
An annual 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. It is recommended that this Audit Tool should be...
Enteral tube feeding is a process where nutrition is delivered into an individual's gastrointestinal tract via a nasogastric tube, a gastrostomy or a jejunostomy. The Policy has been produced for safe practice which will assist staff to reduce the risk...
A flu awareness poster for care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Acknowledgement: NHS Scarborough and Ryedale CCG
A record to assist with the recording of fluid intake and output. Size: A4 record sheet Target: For use in Care Homes, Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 16/04/2025
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 28/05/2025
A series of videos which aim to help care home staff keep their residents happy, healthy and hydrated. Six short animations offer handy hints from the award-winning Good Hydration! initiative. Click on the link: Good Hydration! - Improving hydration for...