Guidelines & Documents

This page has been developed as a resource for NHSGGC staff and contains the most up-to-date guidance available for the prevention and control of infection.  Please view documents below.

• NHSGGC Management of Occupational and Non-Occupational Exposures to Bloodborne Viruses, including Needlestick Injuries and Sexual Exposures.  

• Infection Control EPIC Guideline includes:
  • Guideline - Standard Principles for preventing healthcare associated infection
  • Guideline for the care of short-term urethral catheters
  • Guideline for the insertion and maintenance of central venous cannula

• Scottish National Point Prevalence Survey of Healthcare Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Prescribing (2016):
  • National Services Scotland - Executive Summary Report
  • National Services Scotland - Full Prevalence Report

•  Head Lice: Evidence-Based Guidelines - Public Health Medicine Environmental Group 
•  Health Facilities Scotland - Building Notes and Guidance
•  Health Improvement Scotland - HAI Standards