Policies and Plans
These policies are reviewed on a two yearly basis, or more frequently in the light of new government policies, official guidance or evidence.
Dumfries and Galloway Joint Health Protection Plan
DG Joint Health Protection Plan 2018-20
The DG Joint Health Protection Plan 2018-2020
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
DG Joint Health Protection Plan 2018-20 [...]
Microsoft Word document [1.8 MB]
The DG Joint Health Protection Plan 2018-2020
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
DG Joint Health Protection Plan 2018-20 [...]
Microsoft Word document [1.8 MB]
Dumfries and Galloway Major Emergency Scheme
Partnership Document
Partners Document (downloaded 05/10/15)
MES00_01a_Partnership_document_body.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [606.5 KB]
MES00_01a_Partnership_document_body.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [606.5 KB]
Emergency Response and Recovery Arrangements
Emergency Response and Recovery Arrangements (downloaded 05/10/15)
MES00_02_ERRA_-_EMERGENCY_RESPONSE_RECOV[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1.0 MB]
MES00_02_ERRA_-_EMERGENCY_RESPONSE_RECOV[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1.0 MB]
The National Infection, Prevention & Control Manual
NHS Dumfries and Galloway Health Protection Plans and Policies
DG Public Health Incident Response Plan
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
DG Public Health Incident Response Plan [...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1'021.7 KB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
DG Public Health Incident Response Plan [...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1'021.7 KB]
Mass Prophylaxis Plan 2020.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [191.6 KB]
Adobe Acrobat document [191.6 KB]
Guidance for Health Care Workers on managing Needlestick/Sharp Injuries and Human Bites in the General Public
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
Management of Needlstick Injuries in the[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [864.9 KB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
Management of Needlstick Injuries in the[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [864.9 KB]
Policy for the Control of Meningococcal Infection
Meningitis Policy 2020.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [974.0 KB]
Meningitis Policy 2020.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [974.0 KB]
NB - please read the note about the use of Men B Vaccine in the management of Meningococcal Infection. Click Here
Haemophilus Influenzae Meningitis
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
POLICY FOR THE CONTROL OF INVASIVE HAEMO[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [507.2 KB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
POLICY FOR THE CONTROL OF INVASIVE HAEMO[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [507.2 KB]
Policy for Legionella Infection
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
legionella policy 2019-21.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [302.3 KB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
legionella policy 2019-21.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [302.3 KB]
Tuberculosis: Clinical diagnosis and management of tuberculosis, and measures for its prevention and control in Dumfries and Galloway.
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
TB_Policy Final 2017.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [779.9 KB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
TB_Policy Final 2017.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [779.9 KB]
Exclusion Policy for the management of Gastrointestinal Infections
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
ExclusionPolicy November 2017 (updated l[...]
Microsoft Word document [2.3 MB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
ExclusionPolicy November 2017 (updated l[...]
Microsoft Word document [2.3 MB]
Influenza Vaccination for Individuals Anticipated to Experience and extended Hosptial Stay (> 21 days)
Currently under review
Influenza vaccination of patients during[...]
Microsoft Word document [106.8 KB]
Currently under review
Influenza vaccination of patients during[...]
Microsoft Word document [106.8 KB]
Hepatitis B Protocol
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
Hepatitis B Adult Protocol 2018.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [118.4 KB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
Hepatitis B Adult Protocol 2018.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [118.4 KB]
Absent or Dysfunctional Spleen Vaccination Protocol
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
HPT Absent or Dysfunctional Spleen Proto[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [194.1 KB]
CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED
HPT Absent or Dysfunctional Spleen Proto[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [194.1 KB]
BOVINE TB SOP.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [271.7 KB]
Adobe Acrobat document [271.7 KB]
National Policies
HPS Infection, Prevention & Control in Childcare Settings September 2015
Childcare Guideline_DocumentV_9_temp (2)[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1.1 MB]
Childcare Guideline_DocumentV_9_temp (2)[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1.1 MB]
Contact Us:
NHS Dumfries & Galloway Health Protection & Screening
Crichton Hall
Dumfries
DG1 4TG
Health Protection Team
Tel 01387 272724
dg.hpt@nhs.scot
Immunisation Team
Tel 01387 244368
dg.immunisationteam@nhs.scot
Screening Team
Tel 01387 244375
dg.screening-services@nhs.scot
Child Health Team
Tel 01387 244367
dg.child-health-system@nhs.scot
Diabetic Retinopathy
Tel 01387 244310
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