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.
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...
A factsheet for issue to service users, relatives and visitors, giving advice and information on scabies. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in Care Homes, Domiciliary Care settings and General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 06/05/2025
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. Size: A4 information sheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 06/05/2025
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...
This Audit Tool is designed to provide assurance that the Policies and practices relating to the 10 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) are being implemented and adhered to. This is in line with the requirements set out in the Health and...