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.
Notifiable diseases Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice A list of notifiable diseases that UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) need to be informed of. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your...
Outbreaks of communicable disease Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice. This Policy is designed to support and promote good practice in the investigation, management and control of infectious disease outbreaks or incidents, which may have significant public health...
Patient placement and assessment for infection risk Policy for General Practice The Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance states that information about patient’s infectious status should be...
PPE (Personal protective equipment) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice All staff must be trained in the correct use and removal of PPE. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation...
PVL-SA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterium that approximately one in three people carry on their skin or in their nose without causing an infection. Some types of SA produce a...
Respiratory and cough hygiene Policy for General Practice. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the risk of spreading respiratory infections, protecting those in contact with the infected person, e.g. patients, staff. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice...
Respiratory illnesses Policy for General Practice. Respiratory illnesses are a major cause of hospitalisation, morbidity and death in the elderly and are amongst the most common winter ailments. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted...
Safe disposal of waste, including sharps Policy for General Practice The management of healthcare waste is an essential part of ensuring that General Practice activities do not pose a risk or potential risk of infection and are appropriately management. Waste...
Safe management of blood and body fluid spillages Policy for General Practice Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and faeces, may contain a large number of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Contamination or spillages with blood or body fluids...
Safe management of care equipment Policy for General Practice Management systems should ensure adequate supplies of reusable medical devices. Decontamination of equipment includes reusable medical devices and care equipment. Medical devices and care equipment are essential for safe and effective...