Community Infection Prevention and Control Resources

A one-stop-shop for all your infection prevention and control requirements for: GP Practices Care Homes Domiciliary Care Other Healthcare Professionals

Here to help! Wherever you are, we are here to help. Our Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) educational resources, training, policies and much more... can assist you with your Health and Social Care Act 2008: The Code compliance and CQC registration requirements. Currently working with several County Councils and a number of CCGs, universities, training providers, as well as group and individual organisations. Over 70,000 Workbooks issued across the country to staff working in the Health and Social Care sector.

Who we are We are a dynamic NHS Community IPC team who aim to improve IPC standards and reduce the incidence of healthcare associated infection. We provide a commissioned service in our local area, North Yorkshire and York, which enables us to produce resources which can be used across the country. We provide expert IPC advice to the CQC. We support CQC Inspectors in North Yorkshire and York when they require IPC input. We have access to expert advice from NHS Consultant Microbiologists. Through skills developed within our NHS team we are able to develop high quality resources.

Our vision To share best IPC practice. To produce high quality affordable IPC resources. To support the health and social care sector.

NHS IPC website Take a look at the first NHS IPC website specifically designed for General Practice, Health and Social Care and Domiciliary Care. www.infectionpreventioncontrol.co.uk

IPC CQC Inspection Preparation Packs The Packs have been developed to drive improvement in services in relation to IPC and help prepare organisations for any visit they may receive from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The use of the pack will assist with the evidence required to demonstrate compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: The Code and CQC registration requirements. Contains a wide range of audit tools, posters and notices. Bespoke Packs for General Practice and Care Homes.

Preventing Infection Workbooks A range of highly acclaimed Preventing Infection Workbooks, including latest national guidance. New sections on new and emerging superbugs. A perfect solution to your staff training requirements!

Community IPC Guidance IPC Guidance documents that have been designed so they can be adopted as your organisation s Policies. 25 evidence based policies. Free to download or, to make life easier, a ready printed colour set of policies in a presentation folder is available to purchase. (Policy Folder)

IPC Resources Plus much more.. All resources have been developed by a professional multi-disciplinary team.

Positive Feedback I think the Preventing Infection Workbook for General Practice 2 nd Edition is comprehensive and will contribute towards IPC standards as required by the regulations and interpreted for use in primary care. Elaine Biscoe, National Nursing Advisor, Care Quality Commission Head Office, London The Workbook is brilliant! Really engaging and builds on the last Preventing Infection Workbook and Guidance for General Practice. I read it from cover to cover in one go as I found it really interesting. Dr Brookes also thought it was really well thought out good links to extra information as required and presented in a way that was suitable for all levels. ( Outstanding CQC rating being in the top 3% of Practices in the whole country) Marie Brookes MCSP, Managing Partner, Reeth Medical Centre, Reeth, Richmond I would like to say I have used the Preventing Infection Workbook and Guidance for Health and Social Care for both existing staff, as a refresher and for new starters. The booklets have received high praise from the individuals using them and they have been a great tool for provoking important discussions relating to hygiene standards. Mandy McCarthy Ward, Care Home Training Manager, Ashmere, Derbyshire