The basic IPC measures that should be used in your care home are called Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs).
SICPs are used to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents from known and unknown sources of infection.
These should be used by all staff, in all care settings, at all times, for all residents whether infection is known to be present or not to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors in the care home.
SICPs should be part of everyday practice and applied consistently by everyone in the care home.
It is essential that optimal IPC measures are applied continuously as residents living in care homes are more vulnerable, therefore increasing their risk of acquiring infections which may then be serious and potentially life threatening. By applying optimum IPC precautions you will provide a safe environment and effective care.