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.
Poster showing the steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies of...
SICPs must be used by all Domiciliary care staff in all situations for contact with service users, their care equipment or environment. SICPs are the foundation for safe practice and protect service users, visitors and staff, from infection. There is...
A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
Good practice is to display signs indicating where spillages kits are stored. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Please...
Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital...
Information leaflet for relatives and visitors. Contact with friends and relatives is fundamental to health and wellbeing. This leaflet contains information to help you prevent the spread of infection and supports safe visiting during an outbreak of infection. Size: A5...
A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or...
This Policy sets out the practices required to reduce the infection risks involved with catheter use. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Alternatively, a complete set of IPC...
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 04/11/2024
New Pack FOR SUPPORTED LIVING OR SHELTERED HOUSING COMPLEX Are you struggling with an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis? Purchase: Available @ £44.99, including postage (please see order form for multiple copy prices). Alternatively, a digital version is available to purchase at...