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Document first published: 14 April 2022 Page updated: 23 August 2024 Topic: Coronavirus, Patient safety Publication type: Guidance
These documents offer guidance on infection control for NHS healthcare staff of all disciplines in all care settings.
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This is an evidence-based practice manual for use by all those involved in care provision in England. It should be adopted as mandatory guidance in NHS settings or settings where NHS services are delivered, and the principles should be applied in all care settings.
The manual will ensure a consistent UK-wide approach to infection prevention and control, although some operational and organisational details may differ across the nations.
Accessible version 2.10. Updated 23 May 2024.
PDF version 2.10. Updated 20 August 2024.
Updated 13 September 2023.
This update to the previous infection prevention control board assurance framework (BAF) is issued by NHS England for use by organisations to enable them to respond using an evidence-based approach to maintain the safety of patients, services users, staff and others. The framework is for use by all those involved in care provision in England and can be used to provide assurance in NHS settings or settings where NHS services are delivered. This framework is not compulsory but should be used by organisations to ensure compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) standards (unless alternative internal assurance mechanisms are in place).
The A to Z pathogen resource includes pathogens that are either notifiable under Health Protection (Notification*) Regulations 2010 or are considered to be healthcare associated infections (HCAI) of concern. The list provides a brief overview of each included pathogen and links to relevant current guidance, guidelines, policy, and resources.
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Guidance setting out the defined methodology that will be used to develop the infection prevention control evidence base for England.
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This is a glossary of terms that are associated with the NIPCM and the supporting resources.
Updated 18 January 2023.
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A new education framework on infection prevention and control (IPC). It sets out a vision for the design and delivery of IPC education for our people that support effective and safe care. The framework outlines the behaviours, knowledge and skills required by the health and social care workforce to improve the quality of IPC practice and thereby improve patient outcomes. The standards cover all organisations, national, regional and local that provide or commission educational programmes.
Published 7 March 2023.
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Published 18 October 2023.
An assessment of the UK AGP list conducted on behalf of the UK IPC Cell.
Published 9 June 2022.
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Letter addressing updated UK IPC guidance, with new COVID-19 pathogen-specific advice for health and care professionals.
Published 1 June 2022.
Letter outlining next steps on infection prevention and control: publication of revised UK Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Guidance and an IPC Manual for England.
Published 14 April 2022.
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This compendium collates current guidance, guidelines, policy and legislation, and other resources related to infection prevention and control into a single source.
Version 13, updated 1 July 2024
Updates from previous versions are highlighted in yellow .
Version 13, updated 1 July 2024
Updates from previous versions are highlighted in yellow .
Version 6. Published 22 January 2024.
To support organisations, practices and employers to undertake a local risk assessment in the context of managing seasonal respiratory viral infections focussing on influenza, SARS- CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) based on the measures as prioritised in the hierarchy of controls.
Version 5. Published 22 January 2024.
To support organisations, practices and employers to undertake a local risk assessment in the context of managing seasonal respiratory viral infections focussing on influenza, SARS- CoV-2 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) based on the measures as prioritised in the hierarchy of controls.
Version 3.2. Published September 2022.
This dental framework has been designed to support practices in identifying hazards and risks with guidance on measures that should be maintained as we move to new, improved, and safer ways of working. In balancing risks appropriately, the framework provides a consistent handrail applicable to the generic dental practice environment.
