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 document showing symptoms of a UTI, red flag and sepsis symptoms. Size: A4 colour guidance document Target: For use in Care Homes (part of a suite of UTI resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 14/03/2024
An audit tool to provide evidence of a rolling programme of audit for hand hygiene. It is recommended that all staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for hand hygiene technique on induction and at least annually. It...
A hand hygiene information leaflet for issue to community service users and relatives. Size: A5 four page leaflet Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Hand hygiene is one of the most important procedures for preventing the spread...
Poster showing the correct hand hygiene technique which should be used by staff. A copy of the poster should be placed above all clinical sinks where hand hygiene is performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary...
A short and fun video to support with staff hand hygiene training. Hand hygiene training exercise using sweets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_WN4xDP7f4 Page updated: 08/10/2024
Two short videos produced by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health 1. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene - The Invisible Challenge II: A short 2 minute video showing the wrong use of gloves and not performing handwashing. The Invisible...
This animation video provides an overview of how to take a stool/faecal sample for patients/residents/service users who have diarrhoea/loose stools. The animation covers when samples should be taken and how to collect the sample, including how to much of a...
Washing your hands in one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from an infection such as Clostridium difficile, Norovirus and influenza (flu) But what’s the best handwashing technique? Watch the short video below: https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene/Pages/how-to-wash-your-hands-properly.aspx
A suggested editable template that Care Homes can (and should) adapt to support and document IPC risk assessments. Size: A4 Target: Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge. Please note information on the template is included in the ‘IPC CQC assessment...