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.
An audit tool to provide evidence of a rolling programme of audit for hand hygiene. It is recommended that all staff who have contact with residents should be assessed for hand hygiene technique on induction and at least annually. It...
Annual audits should be performed for hand hygiene technique for all staff. An Audit Tool which can be used as a rolling programme, e.g. monthly. Size: A4 colour 2 page Target: For use by staff in General Practice Purchase: Downloadable free...
A hand hygiene information leaflet for issue to community service users and relatives. Size: A5 four page leaflet Target: General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or can be purchased in printed or digital format. ...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Hand hygiene is one of the most important procedures for preventing the spread...
This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England in the National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England. Hands may become contaminated from direct contact with a service user, handling care...
Hand hygiene Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice Hand hygiene is considered one of the most important ways to reduce the transmission of infectious agents that cause healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Hands may become contaminated from direct contact...
Poster showing the correct hand hygiene technique which should be used by staff. A copy of the poster should be placed above all clinical sinks where hand hygiene is performed. Size: A4 colour poster Target: General Practice, Care Homes and...
A short and fun video to support with staff hand hygiene training. Hand hygiene training exercise using sweets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_WN4xDP7f4 Page updated: 08/10/2024
Two short videos produced by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health 1. Gloves do not replace hand hygiene - The Invisible Challenge II: A short 2 minute video showing the wrong use of gloves and not performing handwashing. The Invisible...
This animation video provides an overview of how to take a stool/faecal sample for patients/residents/service users who have diarrhoea/loose stools. The animation covers when samples should be taken and how to collect the sample, including how to much of a...