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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.
NEW SET OF POLICIES JULY 2020 The aim of the Policy is to provide staff with research-based evidence, to reduce as much as possible, the infections risks involved with catheterisation and catheter use. Further resources have been developed to help...
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes and domiciliary care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 27/07/2022
NEW SET OF POLICIES JULY 2020 Venepuncture is the procedure of entering a vein with a needle in order to obtain a sample of blood for diagnostic purposes. Venepuncture breaches the circulatory system, therefore, to minimise the risk of injury...
Venepuncture Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Venepuncture is the procedure of entering a vein with a needle in order to obtain a sample of blood for diagnostic purposes. Venepuncture breaches the circulatory system, therefore, to minimise the...
A factsheet for issued to service users and visitors giving advice and information on viral gastroenteritis. A4 colour double sided factsheet Target: For issue to service users and visitors in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Available individually...
A guidance poster for use by staff in Care Homes during an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use by staff in Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Available individually @ £0.99. Please note...
A pack to help you effectively manage an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis in your care home
NEW SET OF POLICIES JULY 2020 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...
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 Policy for General Practice Viral gastroenteritis is usually caused by a virus known as Norovirus which is a non-enveloped virus only affecting people. Norovirus was previously known as Norwalk or SRSV (small round structured...