These appendices from the NIPCM can be used in care homes.

Appendix 1 - How to hand wash

Appendix 2 - How to hand rub

Appendix 5 - Glove use and selection

Appendix 6 - Putting on and removing PPE

Appendix 7 - Decontamination of reusable care equipment 

Appendix 8 - Management of linen at care level 

Appendix 9 - Management of blood and body fluid spillages 

Appendix 10 - Management of occupational exposure incidents

Appendix 11 - Aide memoire for patient placement considerations and respiratory protective equipment (RPE) or fluid resistant surgical facemasks (FRSMs) for infectious agents

Appendix 12 - Application of infection control precautions in the deceased

Appendix 16 - Selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) by health and care workers (HCWs) during the provision of care 

Appendix 18 - Hierarchy of controls