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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.
Norovirus is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in the UK. Many people refer to it as ‘gastric flu’ or the ‘winter vomiting bug’. It is a highly infectious virus spreading easily from person to person. A downloadable Community Infection...
Norovirus is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in the UK. Many people refer to it as ‘gastric flu’ or the ‘winter vomiting bug’. It is a highly infectious virus spreading easily from person to person. A downloadable Community Infection...
Viral gastroenteritis/Norovirus Infection Prevention and Control Guidance (Policy) for General Practice Norovirus is the most common cause of viral gastroenteritis in the UK. Many people refer to it as ‘gastric flu’ or the ‘winter vomiting bug’. It is a highly...
A Norovirus awareness poster for care homes. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Acknowledgement: NHS Scarborough and Ryedale CCG
All staff are responsible for the safe management and disposal of waste. Waste is potentially hazardous and if not disposed of correctly can result in injury or infection. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by...
Waste management Infection Prevention and Control Guidance (Policy) for General Practice All staff are responsible for the safe management and disposal of waste. Waste is potentially hazardous and if not disposed of correctly can result in injury or infection. A downloadable...
A poster showing the correct waste stream. A description of the four different types of waste streams for Care Home settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes, e.g. residential homes, nursing homes Purchase: Available individually @ £0.99 or in...
A poster showing the correct waste stream. A description of the four different types of waste streams for General Practice. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Available individually @ £0.99 or in a pack of 5 @...
A poster showing correct and incorrect ways of wearing a face mask. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 28/05/2020
Poster showing ‘Your 5 moments for hand hygiene at the point of care’. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available individually @ £0.99 or in a pack of 5 @ £4.45. Please note copies...