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.
National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 Healthcare organisations can decide what audit frequency best monitors safe standards for each functional area. The frequency of audit should be reviewed regularly to meet the changing needs of the service, patients, and the...
A tool to aid with the diagnosis of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Size: A4 colour diagnosis guide Target: For use in General Practice (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated:30/03/2026
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 28/05/2025
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 24/07/2024
A guide to help you select the disposable gloves that are appropriate to the task to be performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: For use in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 12/03/2024
A series of videos which aim to help care home staff keep their residents happy, healthy and hydrated. Six short animations offer handy hints from the award-winning Good Hydration! initiative. Click on the link: Good Hydration! - Improving hydration for...
Fantastic, thanks for sending over the ‘IPC Cleaning schedule and record templates for General Practice’ so quickly. Going to have a good look through it but can already see how helpful it will be. Please pass on my regards to...
A guidance document showing symptoms of a UTI, red flag and sepsis symptoms. Size: A4 colour guidance document Target: For use in Care Homes (part of a suite of UTI resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Page updated: 14/03/2024
A guidance document showing symptoms of a UTI, and red flag and sepsis symptoms. Size: A4 colour guidance document Target: For use in Domiciliary Care (part of a suite of resources) Purchase: Downloadable free of charge Updated: 27/07/2022
An Annual Audit Tool for hand hygiene technique. All staff who have contact with service users should be assessed for hand hygiene technique on induction and at least annually. It shows the key moments for hand hygiene and the technique...