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.
Poster showing the Breach of hygiene notice and when the area was last cleaned. Size: A5 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase: Available to purchase in printed or digital format. Please note copies...
A poster for use in Care Homes giving an overview of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile). Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in care home setting Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 24/10/2022
In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, equipment that comes into contact with the resident, e.g. commodes, must be decontaminated appropriately between...
A ‘one-stop-shop’ for all your infection prevention and control requirements. A short presentation on: Here to help Who we are Our vision NHS IPC website IPC CQC Inspection Preparation Packs Preventing Infection Workbooks Community IPC Guidance (Policy Folder) IPC Resources
A poster showing the correct order for putting on and removing personal protective equipment (PPE). When removing PPE, the correct technique is essential to avoid touching the most contaminated areas of PPE, e.g. outside of gloves, front of apron. Size:...
A poster showing the correct coloured sharps container. A description of the correct coloured sharps containers for General Practice and Health and Social Care settings. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes, Domiciliary Care and Dental Practices Purchase:...
An NHS stop germs spreading advice poster. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in all health and social care settings Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 18/03/2020
For the latest guidance on COVID-19, news and announcements, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infection-prevention-and-control-in-adult-social-care-covid-19-supplement/covid-19-supplement-to-the-infection-prevention-and-control-resource-for-adult-social-care Updated: 18/09/20263
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 Curtain changing or disposal frequency for General Practice: Quick reference guide All blinds, curtains and screens (disposable or fabric) should be visibly clean with no blood, bodily substances, dust, dirt, debris stains or spillages....
Certificate of declaration of contamination status. A certificate should accompany all equipment which requires servicing or repair stating if the item has or has not been fully decontaminated. Size: A4 single sided form Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes,...