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.
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 giving advice on hand hygiene. Size: A5 four page leaflet Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be...
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. Hands may become contaminated from direct contact with a service user, handling care...
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 by staff. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care...