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. Care equipment may look clean, but microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, may be present, some are harmful, some not. All staff should know...
Safe management of care equipment Policy for General Practice Care equipment is easily contaminated with blood, other body fluids, secretions, excretions and infectious agents. Consequently, it is easy to transfer infectious agents from communal care equipment during care delivery. A...
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. Linen used in care homes can become soiled with blood, faeces and other...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England. Used laundry, e.g. linen (sheets, bedding, towels), service users clothing and staff uniforms or workwear, can become soiled with blood, faeces, other body fluids...
Linen, including uniforms and workwear Policy for General Practice The use of linen, such as blankets, pillowcases, fabric hand towels, in General Practice is not recommended as it is not practical to launder items between each patient. A downloadable Community...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as ‘Occupational safety: prevention of exposure (including sharps injuries)’ by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. An inoculation incident is...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to as 'Occupational safety/managing prevention of exposure (including sharps injuries)' by NHS England. Sharps are items that could cause cuts or puncture wounds and include needles and sharp...
Safe management of sharps and inoculation injuries Policy for General Practice There is a potential risk of transmission of a blood-borne virus (BBV) from a significant occupational exposure and staff must understand the actions they should take when a significant...
A monthly audit tool to support Care Homes in complying with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. The audit tool should be completed by a Manager...
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 Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention...