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.
The presence of pets or visiting animals may enhance the quality of life to residents. However, disease can be acquired through contact with animals, especially if a person's immunity is reduced through age, illness or therapy. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention...
A suggested template for the Annual IPC statement. General Practices can (and should) adapt the template and add further details, but the six key headings must be included. Size: A4 Target: General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge. Please note a...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant, and growing, and a threat to public health in the UK and around the world. AMR has been declared by the World Health Organisation to be one of the top 10 global public health...
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant, and growing, and a threat to public health in the UK and around the world. AMR has been identified as one of the most pressing global challenges this century. The World Health Organisation (WHO)...
Antimicrobial stewardship Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Antimicrobial stewardship is part of the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and this Policy describes how staff in General Practice can tackle AMR. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General...
A poster showing suggested normal urine colours and suggested colours when patients need to rehydrate. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources). Please laminate and display in patient toilets areas Purchase: Downloadable...
Notice for display at entrances giving advice for those who have been suffering from diarrhoea and/or vomiting in the last 48 hours Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note...
Staff undertaking aseptic techniques should be assessed annually for their level of competency using the competency assessment criteria provided on the audit tool, this should form part of the person’s personal development plan/appraisal. A copy of their results should be...
Staff undertaking aseptic techniques should be assessed annually for their level of competency using the competency assessment criteria provided on the audit tool, this should form part of the person’s personal development plan/appraisal. A copy of their results should be...
An aseptic technique is used to carry out a procedure in a way that minimises the risk of contaminating an invasive device, e.g. urinary catheter, or a susceptible body site such as the bladder or a wound. A downloadable Community Infection...