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.
A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs). Specimens should be transported in a rigid container in accordance...
A specimen is a sample of body fluid, e.g. urine, faeces. All specimens are a potential infection risk, therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be...
Specimen collection Policy for General Practice All specimens are a potential infection risk. Therefore, all specimens must be collected using standard infection control precautions. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice which can be adopted by your organisation is...
Good practice is to display signs indicating where spillages kits are stored. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge in an editable PDF format Page updated: 29/02/2024
A record sheet to assist with the recording of resident's stool movements, including the 'Bristol stool form scale'. Size: A4 double sided colour record sheet Target: For use in Care Homes and supported living Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 13/05/2025
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...
Poster showing service users and visitors the correct technique for handwashing to help reduce the spread of infection. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies...
Signage should be displayed at entrances advising visitors with infections, such as respiratory symptoms, diarrhoea and/or vomiting, or other infectious conditions, not to come in. In exceptional circumstances, they should inform the Care Home staff immediately on their arrival. Size:...
Signage should be displayed at entrances advising patients with infections, such as respiratory symptoms, diarrhoea and/or vomiting, or other infectious conditions, to inform reception staff immediately on arrival. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated:...
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: Care Homes Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note copies of the poster are...