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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.
Booklet showing some of the resources available for Care Homes A downloadable booklet featuring: Overview of the ‘one-stop-shop’ website Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for Care Homes IPC Training IPC CQC Inspection Preparation Pack for Care Homes Community IPC Policies for...
Booklet showing some of the resources available for Domiciliary Care A downloadable booklet featuring: Overview of the ‘one-stop-shop’ website Preventing Infection Workbook: Guidance for staff providing Care at Home IPC Training Community IPC Policies for Domiciliary Care Urinary Catheter Passport...
Booklet showing some of the resources available for General Practice A downloadable booklet featuring: Overview of the ‘one-stop-shop’ website Preventing Infection Workbook and Guidance for General Practice IPC Training IPC CQC Inspection Preparation Pack for General Practice Community IPC Guidance...
A short video on what is included in the ‘Preventing Infection Workbooks’
Action plan to follow for suspected scabies in care home establishment or residential settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 8 November 2017
Flow chart detailing the procedure to follow following an inoculation incident. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Available individually @ £0.99 or in a pack of 5 @...
A set of 23 Guidance documents that you can adopt as your own Policies
A set of 27 Guidance documents that you can adopt as your own Policies
***NOW AVAILABLE*** An introduction to the 20 Policies describing the precautions and control measures that are essential to prevent and control infection in Domiciliary Care settings. Also a Contents list of the Policies that are available. Size: 20 Policies that...
The presence of pets or visiting animals may enhance the quality of life to residents. However, disease can be acquired through contact with animals, especially if a person's immunity is reduced through age, illness or therapy. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention...