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. Respiratory and cough hygiene can help reduce the risk of spreading respiratory (related to breathing) infections, protecting those in contact with the infected person,...
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 is one of the 'Standard infection control precautions'. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Downloadable free...
Respiratory illnesses are a major cause of hospitalisation, morbidity and death in the elderly and are amongst the most common winter ailments. Ranging from a self-limiting, mild, coryzal like illness, such as rhinovirus (common cold), to severe bronchitis, bronchiolitis and...
Respiratory illnesses are one of the most common winter ailments and a major cause of hospital admissions, ill health and death in the elderly. They range from a mild, common cold or similar, to severe bronchitis or bronchiolitis where infection...
Respiratory illnesses Policy for General Practice. Respiratory illnesses are a major cause of hospitalisation, morbidity and death in the elderly and are amongst the most common winter ailments. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted...
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. The management of healthcare waste, including sharps, is an essential part of ensuring...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Safe disposal of waste (including sharps)' by NHS England. All staff are responsible for the safe management and disposal of waste. Waste is potentially hazardous and...
Safe disposal of waste, including sharps Policy for General Practice The management of healthcare waste is an essential part of ensuring that General Practice activities do not pose a risk or potential risk of infection and are appropriately management. Waste...
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. Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and faeces, may contain a large number...