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 factsheet for issue to service users, relatives and visitors, giving advice and information on scabies. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes, Domiciliary Care settings and General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 06/05/2025
Scabies IPC Policy for General Practice. Scabies is a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be...
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 06/05/2025
During winter, there is an increase in cases of Norovirus, Flu and COVID-19. Any additional decorations within the General Practice can prevent effective cleaning of the environment and harbour bacteria and viruses. Cleaning during the time decorations are out remains...
Poster showing the steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Please note that the advice has changed to 'Allow the area to bleed (do not squeeze the wound)'. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes...
SICPs and TBPs (Standard infection control precautions and Transmission based precautions) Policy for General Practice ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) must be used by all Practice staff in all situations for contact with patients, their environment or equipment. SICPs are...
This Audit Tool is designed to provide assurance that the Policies and practices relating to the 10 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) are being implemented and adhered to. This is in line with the requirements set out in the Health and...
Specimen collection Policy for General Practice All specimens are a potential infection risk, and must be collected using ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs). A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be adopted by your organisation. ...
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 and...
A poster for use in General Practice when an area has been designated for isolation use. A poster informing patients that a designated area is being used for isolation on one side and on the reverse advising that the area is...