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.
A slide show on what is a UTI, symptoms, dehydration, preventing dehydration and top tips. Size: PowerPoint presentation Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge
A quick reference guide on the procedure for attaching a catheter night bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 28/02/2024
A quick reference guide on the procedure for changing a catheter leg bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 28/02/2024
A quick reference guide on the procedure for emptying a catheter bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 29/02/2024
A quick reference guide on the procedure for emptying a catheter bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 28/02/2024
An information sheet for service users diagnosed with PVL-SA. This provides useful information on how to help prevent recurrence. Size: A4 4 sided information sheet/factsheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 22/02/2022
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Prontoderm skin foam and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
A guide on catheter hygiene and maintenance. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. Care Home. Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 31/01/2024
A poster showing the correct etiquette for respiratory and cough hygiene. Respiratory and cough hygiene are now part of 'Standard infection control precautions'. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free...