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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.

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PVL-SA Octenisan suppression treatment instructions for service users

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,...

PVL-SA Prontoderm suppression treatment instructions for service users

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,...

Reduce the risk of catheter associated urinary tract infection

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

Respiratory and cough hygiene Policy for Care Home settings

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. Respiratory and cough hygiene is designed to minimise the risk of cross transmission...

Type: Policies

Audience: Care Homes

Respiratory and cough hygiene Policy for Domiciliary Care staff

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,...

Type: Policies

Audience: Domiciliary Care

Respiratory and cough hygiene Policy for General Practice

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...

Respiratory and cough hygiene Poster

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 Policy for Care Home settings

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...

Type: Policies

Audience: Care Homes

Respiratory illnesses Policy for Domiciliary Care staff

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...

Type: Policies

Audience: Domiciliary Care

Respiratory illnesses Policy for General Practice

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...