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Patricia Coughlan started the topic CNS IPC Offaly in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years ago

Dear All,

HBS Recruit has advertised a recruitment campaign for HBS07253 – Clinical Nurse Specialist (Infection Prevention and Control).

Open for applications: Tuesday 18 June 2019.

Closing date: Tuesday 2 July 2019 at 12 noon.

Full details on these campaigns – Application Form, Additional Campaign Information and Job Specification are…[Read more]
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years ago

Thank you Mary Clare for your response.
Louise Kenny replied to the topic Ebola in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years ago

Thanks Lenora
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Ebola in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years ago

I have not heard of any changes or update Louise. 21 days was the algorithm used in the risk assessment of patients updated June 2018. See link below:

http://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vectorborne/viralhaemorrhagicfever/guidance/vhfalgorithms/VHF%20RA%20Hospital%20Setting%20v2.1.pdf

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years ago

Hello Mary Clare,

When you say ward staff do you mean HCA or nurses?

We have the same problem Terry but hoping to tie in with our service contract.

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
Terry Smith started the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years ago

Hello,
Does anyone use BPWP that require the detergent to be replenished externally to the machine such as Stanbridge? If so who is responsible for this in your facility? In our new unit, the responsibility of who replenishes the detergent drum is causing a problem …
Thanks,
Terry
Louise Kenny started the topic Ebola in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years ago

Hi everyone,
Am I correct that for people coming home from DR Congo are fit to work once they are showing no signs & symptoms of Ebola. Then once 21 days pass any threat is void. This is the guideline from the outbreak in 2014 I am assuming nothing has changed.

Louise
Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 6 years ago

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

Kind regards

Lenora

Chair IPCIreland
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic glass bottles in the forum Standard Precautions 6 years ago

Hello Paru

How did you get on with the disposal of your glass bottles? I am interested to know your current process.

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Foam Hand Sanitizers in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years ago

Hello Helen

Several years ago we changed our ABHR but only put alcohol foams in non-clinical areas i.e. entrances and main atrium of hospital.

The reason for this was at the time it was thought more foam was required for hand coverage and therefore hands took longer to dry. I do know now that several hospitals have moved to alcohol foams.…[Read more]
Patricia Coughlan replied to the topic Use of fans in patient rooms in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years ago

https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/publichealth/publichealthdepts/extreme/fan-guidelines.html

Hi Fiona

The HSE issues some guidance on the use of fans during the summer of 2018.
It’s on the link attached if this isn’t live google HSE and Fans and it will come up.
Regards
Patricia
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic dressing over venepuncture site in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years ago

Hello Edith

I would always recommend putting a plaster or small dressing over the venepuncture site. You are breaking the skin and there is a risk of bleeding or infection if the open site gets dirty.

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Use of fans in patient rooms in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years ago

Hello Fiona

We do not recommend the use of fans in clinical areas in our hospital as fans are considered an IPC risk. Dust is attracted to the fan blades and then when the fan is turned on it disperses this dust.

Also the use of fans creates a current and circulates dust and microorganisms.

If a fan must be used I would recommend cleaning…[Read more]
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Ideal layout for dirty sluice in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years ago

hello Fiona

Refer to HBN 00-03: Clinical and Clinical Support spaces from UK. It has a section on Dirty Utility layout.

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
Patricia Coughlan started the topic AMS InSight National Antimicrobial Conference scheduled for Monday 10th June 201 in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 1 month ago

Dear Colleagues,

This is just a reminder to pre-register for the fourth AMS InSight National Antimicrobial Conference scheduled for Monday 10th June 2019 at the Seminar Room First Floor MISA building, St. James’s Hospital Dublin 8.

I have attached the updated programme. Registration is free through this link:…[Read more]
Patricia Coughlan started the topic New CPE Guidelines on HPSC in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 1 month ago

Communication from Mary McKenna

CPE Guidelines issues on
Requirements for Screening for Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales (CPE) April 2019.pdf;
Guidance relating to Healthcare Workers Colonised with CPE April.pdf;
A Guide to Treatment of Infection with Carbapenem Resistant Organism April 2019.pdf

CPE guidelines are available on HPSC…[Read more]
Patricia Coughlan started the topic Community IPC QI Webinar Network Event May 21st in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 1 month ago

Subject: Community IPC QI Network Event Webinar 21st May from 11am-12.30pm
From Mary McKenna ADON AMRIC
Dear IPC Network Colleagues,

Please see attached invitation, agenda and registration details to join Professor Martin Cormican, National AMRIC Clinical Lead and the AMRIC Team on the 21st May for the next IPC network webinar.
Please note…[Read more]
Fiona Conway replied to the topic Blood culture packs in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 2 months ago

Hi Edith,

We use blood culture packs supplied by Iskus Health that can be customised to your requirements,

Regards,

Fiona
Fiona Conway started the topic HIQA IPC Community Standards Audit Tools in the forum Community Sub Group 6 years, 2 months ago

Hi Everyone,

If you have developed any IPC audit tools that reflect the new HIQA IPC Community standards and are willing to share can you contact Helen Murphy @ helen.murphy@hpsc.ie,

Kind regards,

Fiona
Noeleen Hallahan started the topic Environmental audits in Dental facilities in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 2 months ago

Hi everyone ,
Would any of you have a dental environmental audit tool that you would be willing to share or if not steer me in the right direction.
Many thanks in advance
Noeleen Hallahan
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