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.
Step by step guides for service users in the community on MRSA suppression treatment using Prontoderm foam and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Prontoderm foam and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care...
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster...
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in primary care medical and dental premises. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice and Dental Practice Purchase: Available to purchase...
A poster for display at the entrance to Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes, advising visitors that visiting is restricted due to an outbreak of suspected viral gastroenteritis and to see the person in charge. Size: A4 colour...
An information sheet on the use and decontamination of portable fans. Portable fans have been linked to cross-infection in some health and social care settings. Dust and debris can naturally accumulate within the internal body of the blades of fans...
A chart to help care home staff reduce UTIs in residents. Size: A4 colour guidance document Target: For use in Care Homes (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 14/03/2024
A guidance document to help domiciliary care staff reduce UTI incidents in service users. 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 poster to help prevent and spot the signs of dehydration in the elderly. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes, domiciliary care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 14/03/2024
A factsheet for residence and visitors on infection prevention and control. Size: A4 single sided factsheet Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 09/08/2023