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.
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
For the latest guidance on COVID-19, news and announcements, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infection-prevention-and-control-in-adult-social-care-covid-19-supplement/covid-19-supplement-to-the-infection-prevention-and-control-resource-for-adult-social-care Updated: 18/09/20263
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 Curtain changing or disposal frequency for General Practice: Quick reference guide All blinds, curtains and screens (disposable or fabric) should be visibly clean with no blood, bodily substances, dust, dirt, debris stains or spillages....
Certificate of declaration of contamination status A certificate should accompany all equipment which requires servicing or repair stating if the item has or has not been fully decontaminated. Size: A4 single sided form Target: For use in General Practice, Dental Practice...
A guide for Primary Care in North Yorkshire on the diagnosis and management of PVL-SA infections. Size: A4 double-sided information guide Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 27/01/2021
The NHS Education for Scotland Healthcare built environment Team, within the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI) Scotland Public Health Team, have developed a new animation, in collaboration with NHS Scotland Assure ARHAI Clinical Assurance Team. This animation describes...
A tool to aid with the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Size: A4 colour diagnosis guide Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 21/06/2022
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 12/03/2024
A small collection of some incredible feedback we have received - see downloadable document below. Infection Prevention and Control training event for General Practice and Dental Practice The IPC training event on Monday was excellent, both myself and my two...
Annual audits should be performed for hand hygiene technique for all staff. An Audit Tool which can be used as a rolling programme, e.g. monthly. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use by staff in General Practice Purchase: Available in the...