Infection Prevention and Control Policy
Infection Prevention and Control Policy (446kB)
PGNs
IPC-PGN-01 (298kB)
Access to Infection, Prevention and Control Advice
IPC-PGN-02.1 (174kB)
Standard Precautions
IPC-PGN-03.1 (437kB)
Safe Use and Disposal of Sharps
IPC-PGN-04.1 (858kB)
Hand Hygiene and the Use of Gloves
IPC-PGN-04.1 Appendix 01 (270kB)
Hand Washing Technique
IPC-PGN-04.1 Appendix 02 (293kB)
Hand Sanitiser Technique
IPC-PGN-04.1 Appendix 03 (38kB)
Evaluation of Hand Hygiene Procedure
IPC-PGN-05 (545kB)
Reporting and Notification of Infectious Diseases
IPC-PGN-06 (835kB)
Outbreak Management including the management of major incidents relating to infectious agents
IPC-PGN-08 (512kB)
Isolation of infected patients in hospital
IPC-PGN-09 (474kB)
Precautions to be taken after the death of an infected patient (known or suspected)
IPC-PGN-10 (342kB)
Medical Devices and Equipment – Cleaning and Decontamination
IPC-PGN-10 Appendices
IPC-PGN-12 (376kB)
The Management of Used Hospital Laundry
IPC-PGN-13 (347kB)
Lice, Fleas and Scabies Prevention
IPC-PGN-14.1 (622kB)
IPC considerations in the purchase and use of equipment: water coolers and ice making machines
IPC-PGN-15 (191kB)
Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance
IPC-PGN-17 (386kB)
Transferring Patients with known or suspected Infectious Disease
IPC-PGN-17 Appendix 01 (31kB)
Inter-healthcare Infection Control Transfer Form
IPC-PGN-21 (563kB)
Management of MRSA in hospital
IPC-PGN-22 (327kB)
Prevention and Control of Clostridium difficile in Hospital
IPC-PGN-22 Appendix 01 (111kB)
Identifying and Managing Incidents of CDI
IPC-PGN-22 Appendix 02 (174kB)
Bristol Stool Chart
IPC-PGN-22 Appendix 03 (207kB)
Management of patients with the Clostridium difficile infection (CDI)
IPC-PGN-22 Appendix 04 (57kB)
C difficile Bowel Monitoring Record Chart
IPC-PGN-22 Appendix 05 (43kB)
C difficile Care Plan
IPC-PGN-23 (263kB)
Meningococcal Infection, Meningitis/septicaemia
IPC-PGN-23 Appendix 01 (144kB)
Benzylpenicillin Injection
IPC-PGN-23 Appendix 02 (137kB)
Meningococcal Disease Prophylaxis
IPC-PGN-23 Appendix 03 (137kB)
Ciprofloxacin Information Leaflet for patients
IPC-PGN-23 Appendix 04 (145kB)
Ciprofloxacin Information Leaflet for staff
IPC-PGN-23 Appendix 05 (134kB)
Example of Rifampicin Patient Information Leaflet
IPC-PGN-23 Appendix 06 (132kB)
Rifampicin Information Sheet for Staff Members
IPC-PGN-24 (515kB)
Management of Parvovirus B19 in healthcare settings
IPC-PGN-26 (1Mb)
Guidance for the Management of Patients with an Influenza-like Illness (ILI) or confirmed Influenza
IPC-PGN-27.1 (354kB)
Water Safety – Management and control of Legionella and water borne bacteria
IPC-PGN-27.2 (337kB)
Control of Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease: Preventing the accumulation of stagnant water
IPC-PGN-27.2 Appendix 01 (91kB)
Weekly Legionella Water Flushing Record – Clinical Areas
IPC-PGN-27.2 Appendix 02 (58kB)
Weekly Legionella Water Flushing Record – Non Clinical Areas
IPC-PGN-27.2 Appendix 03 (69kB)
Advice Note for water outlets in closed areas
IPC-PGN-27.3 (444kB)
Hydrotherapy Pool Management
IPC-PGN-29 (261kB)
Animals in Healthcare Environment
IPC-PGN-30 (318kB)
Staff Immunisation
Appendix 1 (31kB)
Refusal of Vaccination Form
Appendix 2 (26kB)
Risk Profile
Appendix 3 (29kB)
Staff Vaccination Recommendations
IPC-PGN-31 (1Mb)
Guidance for the Management of Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19