Preventing infections in general practice
The pocket book provides essential information for the application of the Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) for staff caring for patients in general practice setting.
Developed in collaboration with Care Inspectorate and Scottish Care and Health Protection Scotland (HPS).
This resource is part of the Foundation Layer of the Scottish Infection Prevention and Control Education Pathway.
Pocket Book
The pocket book provides the "must do" Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs) guidance that should be followed to minimise the risk of spreading infection to yourself, other staff and the person receiving care. It also highlights key advice on factors "to consider" as part of the SICPs and identifies other factors that keep staff and those being cared for safe. The pocket book contains a scenario offering a learning opportunity for you to apply the Standard Infection Control Precautions in the General Practice setting.
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Download the pocket book
The resource is free to download and/or print.
Evaluation
Feedback
We are keen to evaluate the resources and welcome feedback from users of both the mobile app or pocket guide to assess its impact in practice.
Please take a few moments to complete the short online evaluation.