Guidance

Infection control in prisons and places of detention

This manual advises healthcare workers, prison and detention centre staff about dealing with outbreaks; immunisation; infection control and prevention.

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Infection control in prisons and places of detention: manual for healthcare workers and other staff

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Use this manual alongside relevant evidence-based guidance from the Department of Health (DH), Public Health England (PHE) Prison Service Orders and Instructions and other relevant infection prevention and control guidance.

Updates to this page

Published 1 July 2011

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