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.
Washing your hands in one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and others from an infection such as Clostridium difficile, Norovirus and influenza (flu) But what’s the best handwashing technique? Watch the short video below: https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene/Pages/how-to-wash-your-hands-properly.aspx
A suggested editable template that Care Homes can (and should) adapt to support and document IPC risk assessments. Size: A4 Target: Care Homes Purchase: Downloadable free of charge. Please note information on the template is included in the ‘IPC CQC assessment...
The ‘IPC Cleaning schedule and record templates for Care Home settings’ are adapted from the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021, NHS England. This resource provides templates to support you in developing your cleaning schedules and records in accordance with...
The ‘IPC Cleaning schedule and record templates for General Practice’ are adapted from the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021, NHS England. This resource provides templates to support you in developing your cleaning schedules and records in accordance with CQC...
North Yorkshire and York Care Homes with a suspected outbreak of influenza (flu) should contact UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on 0113 386 0300. Useful resources to help prevent the spread of infection. An excellent short video on how to...
The Inter-health and social care infection control transfer form. Size: A4 single-sided form Target: For use in General Practice, Care Homes and Domiciliary Care Purchase: Downloadable free of charge or available in the ‘IPC CQC assessment preparation Packs’, can be...
Information on infections – are you complying? An information sheet giving more in-depth information on the ‘Inter-Health and Social Care Infection Control Transfer Form’. Size: A4 double-sided form Target: For use in General Practice and Health and Social Care settings, e.g.,...
An invasive device provides an entry point for microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, to enter the body and is a potential source for introducing infection. A downloadable Community Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Policy which can be adopted by your...
Invasive devices Infection Prevention and Control Policy for General Practice An invasive device provides an entry point for microorganisms to enter the body and is a potential source for introducing infection. A downloadable Community IPC Policy for General Practice (see...
A suggested editable Action Plan template that Care Homes can adapt. An Action Plan should be completed in the event of non-compliance following an audit. The actions should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time bound (SMART). The Action Plan should...