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.
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Safe disposal of waste (including sharps)' by NHS England and NHS Improvement. All staff are responsible for the safe management and disposal of waste. Waste is...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Blood and body fluids, such as urine and faeces (stools), may contain a large number of micro-organisms, such as bacteria and...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Care equipment may look clean, but micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses, may be present, some are harmful, some not. All...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Used laundry, e.g. linen (sheets, bedding, towels), service users clothing and staff uniforms or workwear, can become soiled with blood, faeces,...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Occupational safety/managing prevention of exposure (including sharps)' by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Sharps are items that could cause cuts or puncture wounds and include needles...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. The cleanliness of the environment is important to support infection prevention and control, help reduce the incidence of healthcare-associated infections and...
Scabies is a skin infestation caused by mites known as Sarcoptes Scabiei. The main symptoms of scabies are due to the body’s allergic reaction to the mites and their waste. Symptoms include an itchy, widespread rash (often worse at night-time)...
There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. All staff in all situations involving the care of service users or contact with their environment must use 'SICPs' and 'TBPs' (transmission...
A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
These resources have been developed to help minimise infections associated with indwelling urinary catheters. We have produced a ‘My Catheter Passport 3rd Edition’ (March 2021), to ensure catheterised service users receive the optimum standard of care by improving communication between...