Literature reviews were undertaken on the current scientific literature available. Details on the research methods and terms used can be found in the research methodology document. The information in these literature reviews has informed the recommendations in Chapter 2 of the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual.

• Definitions of transmission based precautions (Version 3.0, October 2020)
• Safe Management of the Care Environment (Environmental decontamination) (Version 1.0, December 2020)
• Management of patient care equipment (Version 1.0, January 2021)
• Patient Placement, Isolation and Cohorting: Standard Infection Prevention and Control and Transmission Based Infection Control Precautions (Version 2.0, October 2021)
• Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) (Version 4.0, August 2020)
• Surgical masks (Version 1.0, November 2020)
• Eye/Face protection (Version 1.0, November 2020) 
• Aprons/Gowns (Version 1.0, January 2021)
• Infection Prevention and Control During Care of the Deceased (Version 2.0, September 2018)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Infectious Diseases of High Consequence (IDHC) (Version 2.1, May 2018)
• Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs) (Version 1.6, September 2021)
  • SBAR: Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGP) UK List (September 2021)
  • SBAR: Assessing the evidence base for medical procedures which create a higher risk of respiratory infection transmission from patient to healthcare worker
    (Version 1.2, 14 May 2021)