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.
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. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary...
A short and fun video to support with staff hand hygiene training. Hand hygiene training exercise using sweets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_WN4xDP7f4 Page updated: 08/10/2024
Two short videos produced by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health 1. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene - The Invisible Challenge II: A short 2 minute video showing the wrong use of gloves and not performing handwashing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R8fHo6WfzY 2. ...
This animation video provides an overview of how to take a stool/faecal sample for patients/residents/service users who have diarrhoea/loose stools. The animation covers when samples should be taken and how to collect the sample, including how to much of a...
Washing your hands in one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from an infection such as Clostridium difficile, Norovirus and influenza (flu) But what’s the best handwashing technique? Watch the short video below: https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene/Pages/how-to-wash-your-hands-properly.aspx
Where personal care is provided by a domiciliary care provider to a person in their own home, it is unlikely that this Policy will be applicable. However, this Policy will apply if the domiciliary care provider provides personal care to...
An information factsheet for service users in the community on MRGNB. Size: A4 double sided factsheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 28/05/2025
Bacteria commonly found in the intestine include Escherichia coli (E. Coli), Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas Enterobacter and Acinetobacter. Collectively these bacteria are referred to as gram-negative bacilli (GNB) and are part of our ‘good bacteria’. However, under certain circumstances, they can...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social...