Infection Prevention and Control Policies
Our Infection Prevention and Control policies are available below. They are produced in line with Government guidelines and are regularly reviewed and updated.
Patient leaflets and documents
Infection Prevention and Control Annual Report 2019/20
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Animals and Pets in Healthcare Facilities Policy
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Aseptic Technique Policy
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Clostridium difficile Infection Policy
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) & Other Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Policy
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Decontamination Policy and Procedures
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Glycopeptide/Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (GRE/VRE) Policy
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Group A Streptococcal Infections – Policy for the Prevention and Control of
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Herpes Simplex Information & Guidance
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Infection Control Guidance for Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
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Infection Control in the Built Environment Policy
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Infection Control Policy for Preventing and Controlling Blood-Borne Virus Infection in Haemodialysis Units
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Infection Prevention & Control Policy
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Management of Suspected Cases of Severe Imported Respiratory Virus Infections Policy Including Avian Influenza and MERS Cov. (Note this does not include pandemic Influenza)
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Measles Policy
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Meticillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Policy
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Multi-Drug Resistant Organism Policy
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Outbreak Control Policy
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Patient Placement and Movement Policy (Infection Prevention and Control)
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Policy for the Management of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) and other High Risk Staphylococcus aureus Infections in the Hospital Environment
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Protective Isolation Policy
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) – Policy for the Management of
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Scabies Policy
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Seasonal Influenza Management Policy
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Source Isolation Policy and Procedures for Hospital Patients
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Staff Health and Illness (Infection Control) Policy
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Standard Infection Control Procedures and Policy (including Hand Hygiene)
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Surveillance and Reporting Policy for Infectious Disease, Healthcare Associated Infection and Antibiotic Resistant Organisms
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Terminal Cleaning Co-ordination Policy
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Torridge Ward – Operational Guidance
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Tuberculosis Policy for Infection Prevention and Control
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Varicella Zoster Virus, Chickenpox and Shingles Policy
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Venous Access Device (VAD) Policy (Not Applicable to Infants Under 1 Year)
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Viral Gastroenteritis Policy
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Viral Haemorrhagic Fever – Policy for Risk Assessment and Management of Patients
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Ward Closure Due to a Suspected or Confirmed Outbreak of Infection Policy
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Water Coolers and Ice-Making Machines Policy
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Water Safety Policy (Infection Risk Prevention)
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