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.
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 or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Please...
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 in printed or digital...
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 in printed or digital format. Please note copies...
Information leaflet for relatives and visitors. Contact with friends and relatives is fundamental to health and wellbeing. This leaflet contains information to help you prevent the spread of infection and supports safe visiting during an outbreak of infection. Size: A5...
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 in printed or...
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...