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 guide for service users in the community on MRSA suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion 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:...
Staphylococcus aureus is a common bacteria that is frequently found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people without causing infection. It can also be found in the environment in dust. If the bacteria invades the skin or...
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...