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.
Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria that is frequently found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people without causing infection. It can also be found in the environment in dust. If the bacteria invades the skin or...
An information leaflet for service users in the community found to have MRSA on a screening swab. Size: A 4 page leaflet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge...
Step by step guides for service users in the community on MRSA suppression treatment using Prontoderm foam and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Prontoderm foam and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care...
A guide to looking after a urinary catheter (or service users and healthcare workers)
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster...
Save and complete: Care Home Order Form April, 2024 V1.03 HOW TO ORDER Please complete the order form above and email to: [email protected]. You will then receive a confirmation email with payment instructions. Page updated: 10/04/2024
A poster for display at the entrance to Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes, advising visitors that visiting is restricted due to an outbreak of suspected viral gastroenteritis and to see the person in charge. Size: A4 colour...
This guidance is designed to support and promote good practice in the investigation, management and control of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents, which may have significant public health implications. Examples include outbreaks of food poisoning, such as Salmonella, E. Coli...
The Health and Social Care Act 2008: Code of Practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance states that information about resident's infectious status should be given to any health and social care worker providing further support to a...