Infection prevention and control
For specialist advice and support contact infectionprevention@lancashire.gov.uk
The service also covers Blackburn with Darwen Council.
About the Infection Prevention and Control Team
Includes the IPC Team purpose, procedures, roles, responsibilities and accountabilities.
Outbreak management
Advice and information on how to effectively manage any outbreak within your setting. Includes procedural guidelines and important infection prevention and control measures and the Post Infection Review (PIR) form.
Commissioner support
Infection prevention control support to local authorities and Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs).
Educational resources
Educational resources for schools and nurseries including hand hygiene posters and classroom activities
Adult and social care settings
Infection prevention resources, practice and principles and care champions.
IPC care champions
To support health and social care providers in ensuring good infection prevention and control practices are adopted and maintained in all clinical and non-clinical areas.
IPC forums
Learn about various infection prevention and control topics and create social connections at our upcoming forums or take a look at resources from past forums.