Preventing Infection in Care at Home Standard Infection Control Precautions A pocket guide for Community Health and Social Care staff

Developed in collaboration with Health Protection Scotland (HPS), Care Inspectorate and Scottish Care this resource compliments the Preventing Infection in Care DVD education programme available for all staff working in older person care homes. See more at /education-and-training/by-theme-initiative/healthcare-associated-infections/training-resources/preventing-infection-in-care.aspx The Preventing Infection in Care at Home (PIIC@H) toolkit allows staff to choose information when presented with common infection risks when caring for someone in the home and reveals the 'must do' SICP guidance that should be followed to minimise the risk of spreading infection to themselves, 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. Alternatively if information is required simply on each SICP and how they relate to community care in the home then a quick link is provided. The toolkit is presented to community health and social care staff in the form of a digital app and a pocket guide for easy reference.