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.
Flow chart to assist with the management of viral gastroenteritis in health and social care settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster are included in the ‘IPC CQC...
Poster advising that alcohol hand rub should not be used during an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis. Alcohol hand rub is not effective at killing the virus that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available...
A flu awareness poster for care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Acknowledgement: NHS Scarborough and Ryedale CCG
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 12/03/2024
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 12/03/2024
A guidance document showing symptoms of a UTI, red flag and sepsis symptoms. Size: A4 colour guidance document Target: For use in Care Homes (part of a suite of UTI resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 14/03/2024
A guidance document showing symptoms of a UTI, and red flag and sepsis symptoms. Size: A4 colour guidance document Target: For use in Domiciliary Care (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 27/07/2022
A hand hygiene information leaflet for issue to community service users and relatives giving advice on hand hygiene. Size: A5 four page leaflet Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Download free of charge or can be...
Poster showing the correct hand hygiene technique which should be used by staff. A copy of the poster should be placed above all clinical sinks where hand hygiene is performed by staff. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care...
North Yorkshire and York Care Homes with a suspected outbreak of influenza (flu) should contact UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on 0113 386 0300. Useful resources to help prevent the spread of infection. An excellent short video on how to...