Guidance and Publications
Published on 30 July 2025
The National Infection Prevention Control Manual (NIPCM) is the IPC best practice guide for all those involved in care provision and is considered best practice across all health and care settings in Scotland. Chapter 4 of the NIPCM is Infection Control in the Built Environment and Decontamination.
Technical guidance including SHFN 30 and HAI-Scribe is available from NHS Assure healthcare facilities web pages.
Further information about the Assurance service is available.