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.
Good practice is to display signs indicating where spillages kits are stored. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Please...
A poster for use in General Practice when an area has been designated for isolation use. A poster informing patients that a designated area is being used for isolation on one side and on the reverse advising that the area is...
Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please...
A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. ...
Venepuncture Policy for General Practice Venepuncture is the procedure of entering a vein with a needle in order to obtain a sample of blood for diagnostic purposes. Venepuncture breaches the circulatory system, therefore, to minimise the risk of injury and/or...
Viral gastroenteritis/Norovirus Policy for General Practice Viral gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus known as Norovirus which is a non-enveloped virus affecting only humans. Norovirus was previously known as Norwalk or SRSV (small round structured virus). Other less common...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Page updated: 24/11/2025...