Respiratory illnesses are one of the most common winter ailments and a major cause of hospital admissions, ill health and death in the elderly. They range from a mild, common cold or similar, to severe bronchitis or bronchiolitis where infection narrows the airways and makes breathing difficult, to potential life threatening pneumonia, where the air sacs in the lungs fill up with fluid or pus.
Those suffering from underlying chronic health conditions become more susceptible and vulnerable to severe disease. Vaccination provides protection against acquiring and spreading infection.
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 Policies for Domiciliary Care staff is available to purchase @ £74.99, including postage – details can be found on the flyer and resource order form below.
Page updated: 15/07/2024
Dom Care Order Form
