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Reference ID Title of NOS Download NOS
     
IPC1 Minimise the risks of spreading infection by cleaning and maintaining environments in health and social care settings IPC1.pdf (pdf: 25k)
     
IPC2 Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection IPC2.pdf (pdf: 20k)
     
IPC3 Clean and remove spillages of blood and other body fluids IPC3.pdf (pdf: 21k)
     
IPC4 Clean and store care equipment to minimise the risks of spreading infection IPC4.pdf (pdf: 23k)
     
IPC5 Minimise the risks of exposure to blood-borne infections while providing care IPC5.pdf (pdf: 22k)
     
IPC6 Use personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of infection IPC6.pdf (pdf: 19k)
     
IPC7 Safely dispose of healthcare waste, including sharps, to prevent the spread of infection IPC7.pdf (pdf: 23k)
     
IPC8 Minimise the risk of infection when transporting and storing healthcare waste IPC8.pdf (pdf: 23k)
     
IPC9 Minimise the risks of spreading infection when removing used linen IPC9.pdf (pdf: 21k)
     
IPC10 Minimise the risks of spreading infection when transporting linen IPC10.pdf (pdf: 27k)
     
IPC11 Launder used linen to minimise the risks of spreading infection IPC11.pdf (pdf: 30k)
     
IPC12 Minimise the risks of spreading infection when storing and using clean linen IPC12.pdf (pdf: 18k)
     
IPC13 Provide guidance, resources and support to enable staff to minimise the risks of spreading infection IPC13.pdf (pdf: 21k)