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 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...
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...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Management systems should ensure adequate supplies of...
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...
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...
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,...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. The Health Technical Memorandum 01-04: Decontamination of...
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. Best practice is...
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as ‘Occupational safety: prevention of exposure (including sharps injuries)’ by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM)...
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...