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.
Aseptic technique Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Aseptic technique minimises the risk of contaminating an invasive device or contaminating a vulnerable area, such as a wound when introduction of microorganisms may increase the risk of infection. A...
Best practice to facilitate good hand hygiene when delivery direct care to services users is to be ‘Bare Below the Elbows’. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually....
BBVs Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Blood-borne viral infections are spread by direct contact with the blood of an infected person. The main blood-borne viruses of concern are: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes Acquired Immune Deficiency...
A poster to help staff identify the 7 types of stools from service users with episodes of diarrhoea and record on forms such as the Inter-health and social care infection control transfer form. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice,...
C. difficile (Clostridioides difficile) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice C. difficile (formerly known as Clostridium difficile) affects mainly people aged over 65, although people of all ages can get it. The infection nearly always occurs in patients...
An NHS stop germs spreading advice poster. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 18/03/2020
Stop the spread of flu and germs. Use a tissue and wash your hands thoroughly. A Public Health England campaign poster to 'Help us help you - stay well this winter'. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and...
CJD (Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice CJD is one of a group of diseases called Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) which can occur in people or animals. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which...
Poster showing the Breach of Hygiene Notice and when the area was last cleaned. A laminated poster to empower service users to inform staff of any observed breach of hygiene and to record when the area was last cleaned. Size:...
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your infection prevention and control requirements. A short presentation on: Here to help Who we are Our vision NHS IPC website IPC CQC Inspection Preparation Packs Preventing Infection Workbooks Community IPC Guidance (Policy Folder) IPC Resources