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.
Clostridioides difficile (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) is a bacteria which produces spores. Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) spores are a dormant form of the bacteria that are resistant to air, drying and heat. The spores can survive in the environment...
An NHS stop germs spreading advice poster. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 18/03/2020
Stop the spread of flu and germs. Use a tissue and wash your hands thoroughly. A Public Health England campaign poster to 'Help us help you - stay well this winter'. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and...
A guide on how to clean a commode. 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 the leaflet are included in the ‘IPC CQC...
A guide on how to clean and disinfect a commode. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 23/10/2024
A guide on how to manually clean and disinfect a commode pan. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 23/10/2024
Poster showing the Breach of hygiene notice and when the area was last cleaned. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies...
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your infection prevention and control requirements. A short presentation on: Here to help Who we are Our vision NHS IPC website IPC CQC Inspection Preparation Packs Preventing Infection Workbooks Community IPC Guidance (Policy Folder) IPC Resources
A poster showing the correct order for putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE). When removing PPE, the correct technique is essential to avoid touching the most contaminated areas of PPE, e.g. outside of gloves, front of apron. Size:...
A poster showing the correct coloured sharps container. A description of the correct coloured sharps containers for General Practice and Health and Social Care settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase:...