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.
A quick reference guide on the procedure for attaching a catheter night bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care staff Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 22/05/2024
A quick reference guide on the procedure for changing a catheter leg bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 22/05/2024
A quick reference guide on the procedure for emptying a catheter bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 29/02/2024
An information sheet for service users diagnosed with PVL-SA. This provides useful information on how to help prevent recurrence. Size: A4 4 sided information sheet/factsheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 22/02/2022
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Prontoderm skin foam and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
A guide on catheter hygiene and maintenance. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. Care Home. Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 31/01/2024
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the risk of spreading respiratory (related to breathing) infections, protecting those in contact with the infected person,...
A poster showing good respiratory and cough hygiene practice. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster are...
Respiratory illnesses are one of the most common winter ailments and a major cause of hospital admissions, ill health and death in the elderly. They range from a mild, common cold or similar, to severe bronchitis or bronchiolitis where infection...