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.
Signage should be displayed at entrances advising patients with infections, such as respiratory symptoms, diarrhoea and/or vomiting, or other infectious conditions, to inform reception staff immediately on arrival. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated:...
A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. ...
A tool to aid with the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults. This guide is an adaptation of the NHS England and UK Health Security Agency quick reference tool for primary care available at Urinary tract infection: diagnostic...
Venepuncture Policy for General Practice Venepuncture is the procedure of entering a vein with a needle in order to obtain a sample of blood for diagnostic purposes. Venepuncture breaches the circulatory system, therefore, to minimise the risk of injury and/or...
Viral gastroenteritis/Norovirus Policy for General Practice Viral gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus known as Norovirus which is a non-enveloped virus affecting only humans. Norovirus was previously known as Norwalk or SRSV (small round structured virus). Other less common...
A poster showing the correct waste stream. A description of the different types of waste streams for General Practice. Size: A3 colour poster Target: General Practice Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies of the...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Page updated: 24/11/2025...
Poster showing ‘Your 5 moments for hand hygiene at the point of care’. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Please note copies of the poster are...
A CPE Factsheet and Card for issue to community service users giving advice. The Factsheet and Card are for issue to service users who have tested positive for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE). The card should be carried by the service user...