Updates to:
Transmission Based Precautions (TBPs) Guidance
National Infection Prevention and Control Manual (NIPCM)
Care Home Infection Prevention and Control Manual (CH IPCM)
The national launch of the updated Transmission Based Precautions (TBPs) guidance is scheduled for Monday, 3 August 2026.
For the latest updates, please ensure that you:
– Read the Core Brief
– Check the StaffNet page
– Speak to your local Infection Prevention and Control Team
The Infection Prevention & Control Team will continue to share information and updates as they become available.
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