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.
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Prontoderm foam and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care...
A guide to looking after a urinary catheter (or service users and healthcare workers)
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in primary care medical and dental premises. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice and Dental Practice Purchase: Available to purchase...
NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced a range of supporting documents for the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 which apply to all healthcare settings – acute hospitals, mental health, community, primary care, dental care, ambulance trusts, GP surgeries and clinics...
Notifiable diseases Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice A list of notifiable diseases that UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) need to be informed of. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your...
Save and complete: GP Order Form, February, 2024 V1.00 HOW TO ORDER Please complete the order form above and email to: [email protected]. You will then receive a confirmation email with payment instructions. Page updated: 08/04/2024
Outbreaks of communicable disease Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice. This Policy is designed to support and promote good practice in the investigation, management and control of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents, which may have significant public health...
Patient placement and assessment for infection risk Policy for General Practice The Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance states that information about patient’s infectious status should be...
An information sheet on the use and decontamination of portable fans. Portable fans have been linked to cross-infection in some health and social care settings. Dust and debris can naturally accumulate within the internal body of the blades of fans...
PPE (Personal protective equipment) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice All staff must be trained in the correct use and removal of PPE. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation...