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 disposal of waste, including sharps Policy for General Practice Waste is potentially hazardous and, if not disposed of correctly can result in injury or infection. The management of healthcare waste, including sharps, is an essential part of ensuring that...
Safe management of blood and body fluid spillages Policy for General Practice Spillages of blood and other body fluids may transmit blood-borne viruses. Spillages must be treated immediately by staff trained to undertake this safely. Responsibilities for the management of...
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...
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...
Poster showing the steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies of the poster...
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...
Specimen collection Policy for General Practice All specimens are a potential infection risk, and must be collected using ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs). A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be adopted by your organisation. ...