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 poster for service users and visitors to empower them to challenge staff if they have performed hand hygiene. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. ...
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 NHS England and UK Health Security Agency quick reference tool for primary care available at Urinary tract infection: diagnostic...
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 infection to both staff and...
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...
FOR SUPPORTED LIVING OR SHELTERED HOUSING COMPLEX Are you struggling with an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis? Purchase: Available @ £50.00, including postage (please see order form for multiple copy prices). Alternatively, a digital version is available to purchase at £40.00 per...
A factsheet for issued to residents and visitors giving advice and information on viral gastroenteritis. A4 colour double sided factsheet Target: Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. Page updated: 24/11/2025 Save...