Infection prevention and control templates and guidance
09 September 2011
Download infection control guidance from the Department of Health, the NPSA and a range of cleaning advice, tools and templates.
- DH code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance
- NPSA national specifications for cleanliness in the NHS
- Schedule of cleaning (template)
- Infection control policy manual (example)
- Different methods of cleaning (example)
- Cleaning schedule for general practice (template)
- Cleaning checklist (example)
- GP cleaning audit tool
- Care of cleaning equipment
- National colour coding scheme for cleaning materials
- Advise on cleaning different areas of the practice
- Planning information for the built environment (example from NHS Somerset)
Source: NHS Somerset
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