Infection prevention and control (IPC)

Every action counts

Campaign materials showing staff, patients and visitors how to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Published 8 March 2021.

Minimising nosocomial infections in the NHS

Steps to minimise nosocomial infections, protect staff and ensure the timely reporting and management of outbreaks and staff absence. Letter from Amanda Pritchard, Ruth May and Prof Stephen Powis.

Published 9 June 2020.

NHS.UK: Hand washing

How to effectively wash your hands to protect yourself and others from illnesses. Includes a video and illustrations.