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 care equipment Policy for General Practice Care equipment is easily contaminated with blood, other body fluids, secretions, excretions and infectious agents. Consequently, it is easy to transfer infectious agents from communal care equipment during care delivery. A...
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. A downloadable Community...
Safe management of sharps and inoculation injuries Policy for General Practice There is a potential risk of transmission of a blood-borne virus (BBV) from a significant occupational exposure and staff must understand the actions they should take when a significant...
Safe management of the care environment Policy for General Practice The Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance requires that registered providers of health and social care ‘Provide...
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 a skin condition caused by an immune reaction to the mite Sarcoptes scabiei and their saliva, eggs and faeces. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be...
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...
Poster showing the 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 in printed or digital format. Please note copies of...
SICPs and TBPs (Standard infection control precautions and Transmission based precautions) Policy for General Practice ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) must be used by all Practice staff in all situations for contact with patients, their environment or equipment. SICPs are...