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.
During winter, there is an increase in cases of Norovirus, Flu and COVID-19. Any additional decorations within the General Practice can prevent effective cleaning of the environment and harbour bacteria and viruses. Cleaning during the time decorations are out remains...
Poster showing the steps to be taken following a needlestick or sharps injury. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies of the poster...
There are a number of ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. SICPs must be used by all care staff in all situations for contact with...
SICPs must be used by all Domiciliary care staff in all situations for contact with service users, their care equipment or environment. SICPs are the foundation for safe practice and protect service users, visitors and staff, from infection. There is...
SICPs and TBPs (Standard infection control precautions and Transmission based precautions) Policy for General Practice ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) must be used by all Practice staff in all situations for contact with patients, their environment or equipment. SICPs are...
It is recommended that this IPC Assurance Audit Tool should be used annually to ensure that compliance with IPC Policies for 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) is being monitored and achieved. It is based on the requirements of the Health...
This Audit Tool is designed to provide assurance that the Policies and practices relating to the 10 'Standard infection control precautions' (SICPs) are being implemented and adhered to. This is in line with the requirements set out in the Health and...
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, and must be collected using ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs). A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see below) which can be adopted by your organisation. ...