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.
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...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England. Blood and body fluids, such as urine and faeces (stools), may contain a large number of micro-organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Contamination of...
Safe management of blood and body fluid spillages Policy for General Practice Blood and body fluids, e.g. urine and faeces, may contain a large number of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Contamination or spillages with blood or body fluids...
An audit tool to support staff in carrying out monthly audits to assess the standard of cleanliness of care equipment. In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control...
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. Care equipment is easily contaminated with blood, other body fluids, secretions, excretions and...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England. Care equipment may look clean, but microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, may be present, some are harmful, some not. All staff should know...