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.
A quick reference guide on the procedure for emptying a catheter bag. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 28/02/2024
PVL-SA Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Staphylococcus aureus (SA) is a common bacterium that approximately one in three people carry on their skin or in their nose without causing an infection. Some types of SA produce a...
An information sheet for service users diagnosed with PVL-SA. This provides useful information on how to help prevent recurrence. Size: A4 4 sided information sheet/factsheet Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 22/02/2022
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Octenisan wash lotion and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
Step by step guide for service users in the community on PVL-SA suppression treatment using Prontoderm skin foam and Bactroban nasal ointment. Size: A4 double sided colour information sheet Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings,...
A guide on catheter hygiene and maintenance. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. Care Home. Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 31/01/2024
NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 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. Good respiratory and cough hygiene can help...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the risk of spreading respiratory (related to breathing) infections, protecting those in contact with...
Respiratory and cough hygiene Policy for General Practice. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the risk of spreading respiratory infections, protecting those in contact with the infected person, e.g. patients, staff. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice...
A poster showing the correct etiquette for respiratory and cough hygiene. Respiratory and cough hygiene are now part of 'Standard infection control precautions'. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free...