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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.

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Stool chart record

A record sheet to assist with the recording of resident's stool movements. Size: A4 colour record sheet Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 19/10/2022

Type: Other

Audience: Care Homes

Stop – Isolation area Poster

A poster for use in General Practice when an area has been designated for isolation use. A poster informing patients that a designated area is being used for isolation on one side and on the reverse advising that the area is...

Type: Posters

Audience: GP Practices

Stop the spread of germs – please wash your hands Poster

Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: For display above sinks in toilet areas used by service users, visitors and staff Purchase: Available individually @...

Stop. Please see the person in charge before entering this room Poster

A poster for display outside an isolation room, advising visitors to speak to the person in charge before entering the room. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Health and Social Care settings, e.g., care homes Purchase: Available individually @...

Type: Posters

Audience: Care Homes

Thumbs up to help prevent infections spreading Poster

A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A5 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g. care homes Purchase: Available individually...

Urinary catheter care Policy for Care Home settings

NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 A urinary catheter is a thin flexible hollow tube that drains urine from the bladder into a drainage bag and is a close system.  The catheter is inserted into the bladder either through the...

Type: Policies

Audience: Care Homes

Urinary catheter care Policy for Domiciliary Care staff

These resources have been developed to help minimise infections associated with indwelling urinary catheters. We have produced a ‘My Catheter Passport 3rd Edition’ (March 2021), to ensure catheterised service users receive the optimum standard of care by improving communication between...

Type: Policies

Audience: Domiciliary Care

Urine colour guide Poster for Care Homes and Domiciliary Care

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 Page updated: 14/03/2024

UTI diagnosis in adults: Guide for General Practice

A tool to aid with the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults. This guide is an adaptation of the PHE quick reference tool for primary care available at www.gov.uk, highlighting when to perform a urine dipstick test and...

Type: Posters

Audience: GP Practices

Venepuncture Policy for Care Home settings

NEW SET OF POLICIES APRIL 2023 Please note this Policy has been updated to version 3.01 to include information on failed attempts and removal of the word 'sterile' from 'low linting gauze' and 'adhesive plaster'. Venepuncture is the procedure of...

Type: Policies

Audience: Care Homes