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National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

National Infection Prevention and Control Manual

Transmission Based Precautions - What's changed?

On 3 August 2026, updates to the Transmission Based Precautions (TBPs) Guidance resulted in a number of changes across both the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM) and the Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual (CHIPCM). This document provides an overview of the key changes and is intended to support users in understanding and implementing the updated guidance.

Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) resource provides answers to some of the common queries associated with the changes.