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.
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
For the latest guidance on COVID-19, news and announcements, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infection-prevention-and-control-in-adult-social-care-covid-19-supplement/covid-19-supplement-to-the-infection-prevention-and-control-resource-for-adult-social-care Updated: 18/09/20263
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...
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This Policy for safe practice will assist staff to reduce the risk of infection associated with enteral tube feeding. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Alternatively, a complete...
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 Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 24/07/2024
A guidance document showing symptoms of a UTI, and red flag and sepsis symptoms. Size: A4 colour guidance document Target: For use in Domiciliary Care (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 27/07/2022
An Annual Audit Tool for hand hygiene technique. All staff who have contact with service users should be assessed for hand hygiene technique on induction and at least annually . It shows the key moments for hand hygiene and the...
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...