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.
MRSA stands for Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus which is resistant to some of the commonly used antibiotics, such as flucloxacillin. This bacterium lives harmlessly on the skin and in the nose. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
MRSA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Meticillin is an antibiotic that was commonly used to treat Staphylococcus aureus, until some strains of the bacteria developed resistance to it. These resistant bacteria are called Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus...
An information leaflet for service users in the community found to have MRSA on a screening swab. Size: A4 page leaflet Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 25/03/2026
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, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated:...
A guide to looking after a urinary catheter (or service users and healthcare workers)
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 in printed or digital format. Please note...
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in domiciliary care. Size: A4 colour poster Target: Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Page updated:...
A guide to the correct colour coding to be used for cleaning materials and equipment which should be used in primary care. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note...
The National standards of healthcare cleanliness 2025 provide clear advice on what cleaning is required and how organisations, including General Practices, can demonstrate their cleaning services meet these standards. Listed below is a range of resources based on the 2021 version...
Notifiable diseases Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Registered medical practitioners have a statutory duty to notify the ‘proper officer’ at their local Council or UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Team of suspected cases of certain infectious diseases....