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.
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Assessment for infection risk and subsequent correct resident placement is an essential infection prevention...
Patient placement is not applicable when personal care is provided by a domiciliary care provider to a service user in their own home. Provision of the information required for patient placement will apply when the domiciliary care provider provides personal...
Patient placement and assessment for infection risk Policy for General Practice Assessment for infection risk and subsequent correct patient placement is an essential infection prevention and control practice to prevent the spread of communicable disease within General Practice. A downloadable...
A poster advising patients and visitors to consider wearing a mask whilst in the surgery if experiencing symptoms of a respiratory virus. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 14/01/2026
An information sheet on the use and decontamination of portable fans. Portable fans have been linked to cross-infection in some health and social care settings. Dust and debris can naturally accumulate within the internal body of the blades of fans...
This Policy is one of the 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) referred to by NHS England. PPE helps protect both service users and staff from infection and is used for contact, droplet or airborne transmission based precautions (TBPs). A downloadable Community...
PPE (Personal protective equipment) Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Before undertaking any procedure, staff should assess any likely exposure to blood and/or other body fluids, non-intact skin or mucous membranes and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) that...
An Audit Tool to provide evidence of a rolling programme of audit for personal protective equipment (putting on and removing). It is recommended that all staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for their putting and removing technique...
An Audit Tool to provide evidence of a monthly rolling programme of audit for personal protective equipment (putting on and removing). All staff who have contact with patients should be assessed for their PPE technique on at least an annual...
An Annual Audit Tool for putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE). All staff who have contact with service users should be assessed for their putting and removing technique on induction and at least annually. Size: A4 colour 2...