NHS Borders Infection Prevention & Control Manual

These documents contain guidance for NHS staff to assist them in the prevention and control of infection in NHS Borders.

1. Reporting Infection
2. Standard Infection Control Precautions
3. Transmission Based Precautions
4. Policies and Guidelines
5. Food and Beverages
6. MRSA
7. Cleaning and Disinfection
8. Sharps and Clinical Waste
9. Outbreak Control

Infection Prevention & Control Public Information Leaflets

• Clostridium difficile infection - Information for hospital patients & visitors
• Healthcare associated infections (HAI) - Information for the public
• Germs. Wash your hands of them - Information for members of the public
• Washing clothes at home - Information for people in hospital or care homes and their relatives
• MRSA Screening - Information for patients