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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.
Safe management of blood and body fluid spillages Policy for General Practice Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and faeces, may contain a large number of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Contamination or spillages with blood or body fluids...
Safe management of care equipment Policy for General Practice Management systems should ensure adequate supplies of reusable medical devices. Decontamination of equipment includes reusable medical devices and care equipment. Medical devices and care equipment are essential for safe and effective...
Linen, including uniforms and workwear Policy for General Practice The use of linen, such as blankets, pillowcases, fabric hand towels, in General Practice is not recommended as it is not practical to launder items between each patient. Best practice is...
Safe management of sharps and inoculation injuries Policy for General Practice Sharps include needles, cannulas, stitch cutters, scalpels, razor blades, broken glass, medical instruments, e.g. scissors, and other sharp objects. Sharps which are handled inappropriately or not disposed of correctly are...
Safe management of the care environment Policy for General Practice The cleanliness of the environment is important to support infection prevention and control, help reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infections and ensure patient confidence. There should be a designated...
Scabies IPC Policy for General Practice. Scabies is due to a parasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei. They are too small to be seen by the naked eye. The females lays eggs in burrows several millimetres in length under the surface of...
Instructions on the scabies treatment process to follow for the application of cream or lotion. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 15/05/2023
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...
What to following a needlestick/sharps injury. Poster showing the first four steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please...
SICPs and TBPs (Standard infection control precautions and Transmission based precautions) Policy for General Practice All staff in all situations involving the care of patients or contact with their environment must use 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs). SICPs may be...