Infection management in Primary Care settings

The team is here to support the effective implementation of infection prevention and management in Primary Care

The team works closely with local authority partners and UKHSA to support and guide Primary Care colleagues in:

  • GP surgeries
  • Dental practices
  • Pharmacies
  • Optometry

Working together for a patient-centred approach to support and guide in a variety of ways, including:

  • Education - colleague training
  • Information - regular newsletters
  • Support visits
  • Decontamination guidance

Education and Training Presentations

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Diphtheria Briefing – November 2022
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IPC Update October 2022v1
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IPC Seasonal Respiratory Infections 2021 2022 guidance presentationV1
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Clinical Waste Update for Primary Care Dec 2021 v1
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Cleaning Standards for Practice Managers
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PC IPC Acute Respiratory Tract Infections July 2021
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IPC Leads update January 2023

National IP&C resources, guidance documents and useful websites

  • Infection. Prevention. Control – website that offers bespoke training and consultancy services, as well as a variety of downloadable resources for primary care who are employed by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and are commissioned to provide IP&C services in North Yorkshire covering Health and Social Care settings. In addition to covering the local area of North Yorkshire and York, the team offers services nationally.

Related Documents

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Final-IPC-Good-Practice-Guide-V6
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Primary Care PPE audit tool.V3
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IPS Audit Tool for Primary Care
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PC ICB cleaning audit tool V1
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iPC-ICB Annual Statement
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Primary Care IPC Lead JD Jan 2023 V2
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Primary Care RAG guidance for mask wearing 0912