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.
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 hand hygiene information leaflet for issue to community service users and relatives. Size: A5 four page leaflet Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. ...
Hand hygiene Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Hand hygiene is considered one of the most important ways to reduce the transmission of infectious agents that cause healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Hands may become contaminated from direct contact...
Poster showing the correct hand hygiene technique which should be used by staff. A copy of the poster should be placed above all clinical sinks where hand hygiene is performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and...
A short and fun video to support with staff hand hygiene training. Hand hygiene training exercise using sweets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_WN4xDP7f4 Page updated: 08/10/2024
Two short videos produced by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health 1. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene - The Invisible Challenge II: A short 2 minute video showing the wrong use of gloves and not performing handwashing. The Invisible...
Washing your hands in one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from an infection such as Clostridium difficile, Norovirus and influenza (flu) But what’s the best handwashing technique? Watch the short video below: https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene/Pages/how-to-wash-your-hands-properly.aspx
Invasive devices Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice An invasive device provides an entry point for microorganisms to enter the body and is a potential source for introducing infection. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see...
MRGNB, including CPE Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Numerous bacteria are normally found in the bowel. Not all are resistant to antibiotics and not all will cause serious illness. Species of bacteria commonly found in the bowel...
MRSA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Meticillin is an antibiotic that was commonly used to treat Staphylococcus aureus, until some strains of the bacteria developed resistance to it. These resistant bacteria are called Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus...