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.
An audit tool to support care home staff to identify mattresses and covers in poor condition. Each mattress and mattress cover should be reviewed on a regular basis, which should be based upon a local risk assessment, e.g. weekly, monthly,...
An information factsheet for service users in the community on MRGNB. Size: A4 double sided factsheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 28/05/2025
Antibiotic resistance is the ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of antibiotics normally used to treat the infections they cause. The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistant microorganisms, especially those with multiple resistance, is an international concern. Antibiotic resistance makes...
Bacteria commonly found in the intestine include Escherichia coli (E. Coli), Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas Enterobacter and Acinetobacter. Collectively these bacteria are referred to as gram-negative bacilli (GNB) and are part of our ‘good bacteria’. However, under certain circumstances, they can...
MRGNB, including CPE Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Numerous bacteria are normally found in the bowel. Not all are resistant to antibiotics and not all will cause serious illness. Species of bacteria commonly found in the bowel...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA Mupirocin resistant suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Naseptin nasal cream. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary...
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, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care...
A poster for use in Care Homes giving an overview of MRSA (Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 31/03/2026
Step by step guide for service users in the community on MRSA suppression treatment using chlorexidine gluconate 4% antibacterial skin cleanser and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes and...
A Factsheet for issue to service users with MRSA. Size: A4 double sided Factsheet Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 25/03/2026