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Infection Prevention and Control: Resource for Adult Social Care
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Official UKHSA and Department of Health and Social Care guidance on infection prevention and control for adult social care settings, including outbreak response, cleaning standards, PPE use and staff training. Reflects the standards CQC inspectors check for in care homes. Professionally printed and wire-bound for easy reference. 50 pages, A4 portrait, printed on 100gsm FSC silk with a 300gsm cover.
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Care home managers and staff setting IPC standards, including outbreak response
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Product Specifications
- Pages
- 50 pages
- Format
- A4 portrait
- Paper Quality
- 100gsm FSC silk
- Binding
- Wire-o bound
- Publisher
- UK Health Security Agency / Department of Health and Social Care
- Edition
- Current edition
- Licence
- Open Government Licence v3.0
What's Included
- Complete food safety management system pack
- Ready-to-use documentation templates
- Implementation guidance notes
Common Questions
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official UK Health Security Agency / Department of Health and Social Care publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official UK Health Security Agency / Department of Health and Social Care publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
Why This Matters
CQC now grades care homes on infection outbreak preparedness as a matter of course, not just during active outbreaks. This guide sets out what proper infection prevention and control looks like day to day: cleaning schedules, PPE protocols and staff training, so a home can show a consistent standard rather than reconstructing one when an inspector or an outbreak arrives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Infection Prevention and Control Resource for Adult Social Care designed for?
This resource is specifically developed for care home managers and staff in adult social care settings across England and Wales. It provides essential guidance for establishing and maintaining effective infection prevention and control standards, including managing outbreak responses and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Is this IPC resource suitable for care homes outside England and Wales?
No, this Infection Prevention and Control resource is specifically tailored for adult social care settings in England and Wales. Produced by the UK Health Security Agency and Department of Health and Social Care, it reflects the regulatory frameworks and guidance applicable within these nations. Care providers in other UK regions should consult their respective national guidance.
Does this resource help my care home meet CQC infection control requirements?
Yes, this resource supports adult social care providers in England and Wales to meet their regulatory obligations, including those set by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding infection prevention and control. It provides practical guidance for developing robust IPC policies and procedures, essential for demonstrating compliance and ensuring resident safety.
How can I ensure this is the most current edition of the IPC resource?
This publication represents the current official edition from the UK Health Security Agency and Department of Health and Social Care. As regulatory guidance evolves, the publishers periodically release updated versions. We always stock the latest available edition to ensure your care home has access to the most up-to-date infection prevention and control information.
How can my care home use this IPC resource effectively?
Your care home can use this resource to develop, review, and implement comprehensive infection prevention and control policies. It serves as a practical guide for staff training, managing outbreaks, and ensuring daily operational practices meet current standards. It's an essential reference for maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.
What condition is this product in?
Brand new and unused. This is the official UK Health Security Agency / Department of Health and Social Care publication, professionally printed and dispatched by a commercial print company in the UK and sent by Royal Mail tracked delivery.
How quickly will I receive my order?
Order by 12 noon and we dispatch the same working day. Choose Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm at checkout for next working day delivery, or Royal Mail Tracked 48 from £2.85, which aims to arrive within 2 working days. Orders placed after 12 noon, or at the weekend, dispatch on the next working day.
Is this an official publication?
Yes, this is an official UK Health Security Agency / Department of Health and Social Care publication. It meets all regulatory requirements and is suitable for food business compliance.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. All payments are processed securely through Stripe with 256-bit SSL encryption.
Can I get help implementing this?
Absolutely! Our consultants can help you implement this food safety system in your business.View our consulting services.
Do I legally need a food safety management system?
UK food law requires every food business to have a documented, HACCP-based food safety management system in place. An official pack like this is one recognised way to meet that, not the only one. You can build your own, but a ready-made pack gives you a structure EHOs know and expect.Get help putting one in place.
Which pack should I choose?
Start with your trade. Butchers and meat retailers use ButcherSafe; shops and food retailers use Safer Food, Better Business for Retailers; registered childminders use the SFBB childminders pack. Caterers, restaurants and cafes can use CookSafe, Safe Catering, the Industry Guide or the FSA's Safer Food, Better Business pack, with versions tailored to Chinese and South Asian cuisines. They all cover the same HACCP essentials, so pick the one you prefer or the one your EHO recommends, and you can buy and use any pack anywhere in the UK.
Can I use this anywhere in the UK?
Yes. All our packs are built on the same HACCP principles and are used by food businesses across the UK. The region shown reflects the authority that publishes each pack; it is not a restriction. Some EHOs even recommend a particular pack whatever your nation, for example a butcher in England using ButcherSafe, or an officer in Wales recommending the Scottish CookSafe pack.