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.
New leaflet Information leaflet for relatives and visitors Contact with friends and relatives is fundamental to the health and wellbeing of care home residents. This leaflet contains information to help you prevent the spread of infection and supports safe visiting...
A poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase individually. Please note...
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 urethra (genital area) or through a...
This Policy sets out the practices required to reduce the infection risks involved with catheter use. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by your organisation is available below. Alternatively, a complete set of IPC...
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 04/11/2024
A guide to help you assess what is normal urine and when rehydration is required. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 16/10/2024
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...
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 entering a vein with a needle...
Venepuncture Policy for General Practice Venepuncture is the procedure of entering a vein with a needle in order to obtain a sample of blood for diagnostic purposes. Venepuncture breaches the circulatory system, therefore, to minimise the risk of injury and/or...
New Pack FOR SUPPORTED LIVING OR SHELTERED HOUSING COMPLEX Are you struggling with an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis? Purchase: Available @ £44.99, including postage (please see order form for multiple copy prices). Alternatively, a digital version is available to purchase at...