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.
MRGNB, including CPE Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Some types of Gram-negative bacteria have developed resistance to many commonly used antibiotics, which can be passed on to other species of bacteria. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for...
MRSA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice MRSA stands for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium can live harmlessly on the skin and in the nose. MRSA is resistant to some of the commonly used antibiotics, such as flucloxacillin. A...
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in primary care and dental practices. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice and Dental Practice Purchase: Available to purchase individually. ...
Notifiable diseases Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice A list of notifiable diseases that UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) need to be informed of. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your...
Outbreaks of communicable disease Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice. This Policy 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...
Patient placement and assessment for infection risk Policy for General Practice The Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance states that information about patient’s infectious status should be...
An information sheet on the use and decontamination of portable fans. Portable fans have been linked to cross-infection in some health and social care settings. Dust and debris can naturally accumulate within the internal body of the blades of fans...
PPE (Personal protective equipment) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice All staff must be trained in the correct use and removal of PPE. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation...
A Workbook to help you meet the educational requirements for your staff
PVL-SA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterium that approximately one in three people carry on their skin or in their nose without causing an infection. Some types of SA produce a...