| Title | Date | File Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Flu - Public Health Advice for Poultry Flock Owners and Poultry Workers leaflet |
9 Dec, 2016 | 148.13 KB | Download |
| Bird Flu Information leaflet |
9 Dec, 2016 | 212.94 KB | Download |
| Guidelines for the early clinical and public health management of bacterial meningitis (including meningococcal disease) [Revised November 2016] Correction. Page 75 - removal of statement stating ciprofloxacin restrictions for certain age groups - Ciprofloxacin can be used in all age groups, as stated in text. |
1 Nov, 2016 | 2,249.19 KB | Download |
| Guidelines for the early clinical and public health management of bacterial meningitis (including meningococcal disease) (Revised November 2016) Correction. Page 75 - removal of statement stating ciprofloxacin restrictions for certain age groups - Ciprofloxacin can be used in all age groups, as stated in text. |
1 Oct, 2016 | 2,249.19 KB | Download |
| Legionnaires' Disease - Checklist for hostels providing accommodation for people who are homeless |
17 Jul, 2016 | 83.88 KB | Download |
| Legionnaires\' Disease - Checklist for hotels and other accommodation sites ECDC - Leaflet for managers of tourist accommodation on how to reduce the risk of Legionnaires\' disease |
6 Jul, 2016 | 98.39 KB | Download |
| Legionnaires' Disease - Checklist for hotels and other accommodation sites ECDC - Leaflet for managers of tourist accommodation on how to reduce the risk of Legionnaires' disease |
6 Jul, 2016 | 98.39 KB | Download |
| Legionnaires' Disease - Checklist for hostels providing accommodation for people who are homeless |
17 Jun, 2016 | 83.88 KB | Download |
| Ranking of the Likelihood of Re-emergence of Vectorborne Diseases in Ireland |
1 Mar, 2016 | 422.27 KB | Download |
| Protocol for the enhanced surveillance of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in Ireland |
20 Jan, 2016 | 312.28 KB | Download |
| Referral pathway for Influenza A (unsubtyped) and Influenza B positive samples to the National Virus Reference Laboratory (WHO reference laboratory) for viral characterisation |
6 Jan, 2016 | 450.96 KB | Download |
| Rationale for referring samples for influenza surveillance |
6 Jan, 2016 | 450.96 KB | Download |
| Management of Infectious Disease in Schools Please note: Go to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland on the HSE website for the most up to date information on immunisation schedule in Ireland: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/ . This guidance is also available in Irish. |
4 Dec, 2015 | 2,413.17 KB | Download |
| Management of Infectious Disease in Schools |
4 Dec, 2015 | 2,413.17 KB | Download |
| Management of Infectious Disease in School Please note: Go to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland on the HSE website for the most up to date information on immunisation schedule in Ireland: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/ . This guidance is also available in Irish. |
4 Dec, 2015 | 2,413.17 KB | Download |
| Management of Infectious Disease in Schools Please note: Go to the Immunisation Guidelines for Ireland on the HSE website for the most up to date information on immunisation schedule in Ireland: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/hcpinfo/guidelines/ . This guidance is also available in Irish. |
4 Dec, 2015 | 2,413.17 KB | Download |
| National Hepatitis C Database – 2015 Report |
1 Jul, 2015 | 2,140.77 KB | Download |
| Infection prevention and control (IPC) precautions for patients suspected or known to be infected with an acute infectious respiratory disease |
1 Jun, 2015 | 162.36 KB | Download |
| Infection prevention and control (IPC) precautions for patients suspected or known to be infected with an acute infectious respiratory disease |
1 Jun, 2015 | 162.36 KB | Download |
| Core Infection Prevention and Control Knowledge and Skills: A framework document |
1 May, 2015 | 780.75 KB | Download |
| Ebola Virus Disease: Frequently Asked Questions for the General Public |
22 Jan, 2015 | 174.83 KB | Download |
| Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection from Water Systems in Healthcare Facilities |
1 Jan, 2015 | 1,446.96 KB | Download |
| Report of the Gonorrhoea Control Group for HSE East and HSE South East |
1 Jan, 2015 | 2,828.42 KB | Download |
| Guidelines for hand hygiene in Irish healthcare settings (2015) Update of 2005 guidelines |
1 Jan, 2015 | 733.41 KB | Download |
| Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection from Water Systems in Healthcare Facilities |
1 Jan, 2015 | 1,446.96 KB | Download |
| Guidelines for hand hygiene in Irish healthcare settings (2015) Update of 2005 guidelines |
1 Jan, 2015 | 733.41 KB | Download |
| Galar Tógálach a Bhainistiú i Scoileanna |
19 Nov, 2014 | 4,353.98 KB | Download |
| 2014 Hand hygiene observational audit standard operating procedure |
1 Sep, 2014 | 1,931.80 KB | Download |
| Guidelines for the Management of Deceased Persons Harbouring Infectious Disease - FAQs |
1 Jul, 2014 | 63.02 KB | Download |
| National Clinical Guidelines on the Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Infection in Ireland The National Clinical Guidelines No. 3 on the Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Infection in Ireland is currently under review. Treatment guidance in this document is now superseded by Clostridioides difficile infection treatment guidance available on antibioticprescribing.ie. IPC guidance in this document is also now superseded by National Clinical Guidance No. 30 Infection Prevention and Control |
12 Jun, 2014 | 1,991.31 KB | Download |
| Management of the initial and first recurrence of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) |
12 Jun, 2014 | 243.62 KB | Download |
| Management of the second and subsequent recurrences of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) |
12 Jun, 2014 | 313.26 KB | Download |
| Management of C. difficile in Primary Care The National Clinical Guidelines No. 3 on the Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Infection in Ireland is currently under review. Treatment guidance in this document is now superseded by Clostridioides difficile infection treatment guidance available on antibioticprescribing.ie. IPC guidance in this document is also now superseded by National Clinical Guidance No. 30 Infection Prevention and Control |
12 Jun, 2014 | 254.01 KB | Download |
| National Clinical Guidelines on the Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Infection in Ireland (Reviewed and Current as of 10/07/2024) The National Clinical Guidelines No. 3 on the Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of C. difficile Infection in Ireland is currently under review. Treatment guidance in this document is now superseded by Clostridioides difficile infection treatment guidance available on antibioticprescribing.ie. IPC guidance in this document is also now superseded by National Clinical Guidance No. 30 Infection Prevention and Control |
12 Jun, 2014 | 1,991.31 KB | Download |
| National Clinical Guidelines on the Surveillance, Diagnosis and Management of Clostridium difficile Infection in Ireland: Summary |
12 Jun, 2014 | 785.01 KB | Download |
| Management of C. difficile in Primary Care |
12 Jun, 2014 | 254.01 KB | Download |
| Appendix A: Letter to proprietor/manager - Notification of a possible case |
19 May, 2014 | 41.16 KB | Download |
| Appendix B: Preliminary letter to parents of children attending a childcare facility where there has been a VTEC/HUS case |
19 May, 2014 | 23.61 KB | Download |
| Appendix C: Preliminary letter to staff in childcare facility |
19 May, 2014 | 26.24 KB | Download |
| Appendix D: Follow up letter to parents of children attending a childcare facility with VTEC outbreak |
19 May, 2014 | 24.44 KB | Download |
| Appendix E: Follow up letter to staff in a childcare facility with outbreak of VTEC |
19 May, 2014 | 20.99 KB | Download |
| Acute facilities: Data collection form |
1 Apr, 2014 | 83.23 KB | Download |
| Specification for alcohol-based hand hygiene products |
1 Apr, 2014 | 113.65 KB | Download |
| Influenza in hospitalized children in Ireland in the pandemic and 2010/2011 season: risk factors for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit admission - Epidemology and Infection, November 2013 |
2 Dec, 2013 | 571.47 KB | Download |
| Infection prevention and control precautions for patients known or suspected to be infected with an acute respiratory disease |
1 Dec, 2013 | 147.24 KB | Download |
| Infection prevention and control of suspected or confirmed influenza virus in healthcare settings V1.3 |
1 Dec, 2013 | 614.18 KB | Download |
| Prevention and Control Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) National Clinical Guideline No. 2 December 2013 |
1 Dec, 2013 | 920.76 KB | Download |
| Prevention and Control Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) National Clinical Guideline Summary December 2013 |
1 Dec, 2013 | 332.52 KB | Download |
| A leaflet outlining the infectious risks posed by reptiles and how to avoid them is available here |
8 Nov, 2013 | 72.38 KB | Download |
| Management of Deceased Individuals Harbouring Infectious Disease |
1 Sep, 2013 | 1,159.69 KB | Download |
Ireland’s specialist service for the surveillance of communicable diseases.