This guidance outlines the infection prevention and control (IPC) precautions necessary for management of residents with a glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) positive toxin negative result in adult social care settings.
Valid To: 24/06/2027
Publication Type: Guidelines
Bare below the elbow
Valid To: 22/10/2027
Publication Type: Guidelines
Bitesize Group A Streptococcus guidance
Valid To: 14/07/2026
Publication Type: Guidelines
C Diff case study
Valid To: 20/06/2024
Publication Type: Learning Materials
C Diff passport 2023 printable version
Valid To: 28/06/2025
Publication Type: Patient Information
care home cleanliness 2021 cleaning specification template
Valid To: 22/11/2025
Publication Type: Templates
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board care home general infection prevention and control audit tool
Valid To: 29/06/2025
Publication Type: Templates
Care home UTI diagnostic tool
Valid To: 26/09/2027
Publication Type: Guidelines
Clostridioides Difficile C Diff passport card 2023
Valid To: 20/06/2025
Publication Type: Patient Information
This guidance outlines the infection prevention and control (IPC)precautions necessary for management of cases of CDI in adult social care settings.
Valid To: 22/10/2027
Publication Type: Guidelines
Diarrhoea recording form
Valid To: 09/03/2026
Publication Type: Forms
Falmouth Health Centre annual infection prevention and control report 2025
Valid To: 05/03/2028
Publication Type: Reports
Staff should be assessed at least annually for their level of competency using the competency assessment criteria below, a SMART action plan must be developed for any areas of non-competence which should form part of the person's personal development plan/appraisal.
Valid To: 24/11/2024
Publication Type: Templates
Healthcare associated infection learning from experience
Valid To: 14/07/2024
Publication Type: Learning Materials
Indwelling urinary catheterisation workbook
Valid To: 09/12/2026
Publication Type: Templates
Infection prevention and control climate and sustainability bitesize guide
Valid To: 15/10/2027
Publication Type: Guidelines
The purpose of this report is to provide assurance that care homes implement successful prevention and control of infection as a key factor in the delivery of high quality and safe care of residents, and in the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.
Valid To: 27/06/2026
Publication Type: Templates
The audit calendar and staff competency assessment templates should be completed by the lead person for infection prevention and control (IPC) and/or those supporting IPC responsibilities
Valid To: 26/04/2026
Publication Type: Templates
The audit calendar and staff competency assessment templates should be completed by the lead person for infection prevention and control (IPC) and/or those supporting IPC responsibilities.
Valid To: 24/06/2026
Publication Type: Templates
NHS CIOS ICB IPC Primary Care minor operations audit tool
Valid To: 10/10/2026
Publication Type: Forms
These guidelines support the identification and management of norovirus in community settings (alongside diarrhoea risk assessment tool)and Cornwall and Isles of Scilly system norovirus plan.
Valid To: 15/09/2025
Publication Type: Guidelines
Pimary care cleanliness 2021 cleaning specification template
Valid To: 22/11/2025
Publication Type: Templates
Scabies bitesize guidance
Valid To: 22/10/2027
Publication Type: Guidelines
Shingles bitesize guidance
Valid To: 15/09/2025
Publication Type: Guidelines
Skip the dip
Valid To: 30/01/2028
Publication Type: Guidelines
SouthWest Primary Care Infection Prevention and Control Assurance Framework
Valid To: 09/07/2028
Publication Type: Templates
Urinary catheter care passport
Valid To: 17/12/2026
Publication Type: Templates
infection prevention and control policy urinary catheterisation in adults
Valid To: 10/01/2027
Publication Type: Policies
Urinary tract infection guidance
Valid To: 24/06/2027
Publication Type: Guidelines
Urinary Tract Infections Patient Information
Valid To: 30/01/2028
Publication Type: Guidelines
This short 8 question audit tool is intended to support primary care and care homes infection prevention and control responsibilities in ensuring water safety. Please perform this audit at least quarterly and create and review action plans for areas of non-compliance as required.
Valid To: 08/07/2029
Publication Type: Guidelines
what is Clostridioides Difficile poster
Valid To: 24/06/2025
Publication Type: Posters
When do I need to wear a mask - information for primary care
Valid To: 08/07/2029
Publication Type: Guidelines
This plan has been drawn up in partnership with NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (CIOS ICB), Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT), Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT), Cornwall Council, UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Ramsay Healthcare.
Valid To: 06/04/2026
Publication Type: Guidelines