Infection prevention and control is an integral part of delivering safe, high‑quality care. This page brings together essential IPC guidance, SOPs, and policies to support staff in managing infection risks consistently and effectively. It should be used as a quick reference and first point of call for current, approved information to guide practice and decision‑making.

Guidelines 

Antibiotic Treatment for Infected Long Term Intravascular Devices 

Antimicrobial Guidelines for Traumatic Injuries 

Aseptic No Touch Technique Clinical Guideline 

Chickenpox and Shingles

Clostridioides difficile (Clostridium difficile)  Prevention and Management Guidelines

COVID 19 Clinical Guideline

Group A Streptococcus 

Hand Hygiene Clinical Guidelines 

Infestations Clinical Guideline

Isolation and Infection Control for patients with Tuberculosis 

Isolation Clinical Guideline 

Measles Clinical Guideline

Meningitis Clinical Guideline

MRSA Screening and Suppression 

Multi Drug Resistant Bacteria Screening and Management Guideline

Standard and Transmission Based Precautions

Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infections

Viral Gastroenteritis

Policies

Central Line Policy 

Decontamination of Invasive Surgical Instruments and Medical Devices Policy

Infection Control IPC and the Built Environment 

Infection Prevention and Control Policy

Water Safety Management Policy 

CJD Guidelines

SOP

Central Line and Midline Management

Decontamination of Endoscopes Water Quality Requirments and Tests SOP

Decontamination of Endoscopes and Controlled Environment Storage Requirements

Insertion of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter SOP

Insertion of Peripheral Totally Implanted Vascular Access Device 

Outbreak of Infection SOP

Peripheral Midline SOP

Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation PIVC SOP

Prevention of Nosocomial Invasive Aspergillosis SOP