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Lenora Leonard started the topic Ward Pantry in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 12 months ago
Hello all
What is your policy regarding non-catering staff entering the ward pantry regarding wearing of PPE?
Your views would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Lenora
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Louise Kenny started the topic Single use tourniquets in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 12 months ago
Just wondering what brand of single use tourniquets people are using and how you are finding them.
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Noeleen Hallahan replied to the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum
Miscellaneous 6 years ago
Thanks Alison really appreciate your reply.
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Alison Maguinness replied to the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum
Miscellaneous 6 years ago
Noeleen
Before you do anything you need to check
. What procedures are being done in this room (intraocular injections etc)
Make sure you futureproof the room for any changes to procedures
. Guidance for procedure rooms HBN 26; HBN 10-02,
Health Building Note 11-01: Facilities for primary and community care services
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Noeleen Hallahan started the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum
Miscellaneous 6 years ago
Hi All,
Just wondering if I can get some advice please.. It is proposed to develop a unit suitable for performing minor ophthalmic procedures in a Primary care health centre in my area. Would you have any guidance or advice as to what the requirements will be from an IPC perspective.
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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]
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Louise Kenny replied to the topic Ebola in the forum
Miscellaneous 6 years ago
Thanks Lenora
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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:
Kind regards
Lenora
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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
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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
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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
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic NIMS FORMS in the forum
Miscellaneous 6 years, 3 months ago
No worries Paru
Hope you got a response to your query re NIMS.
Kind regards
Lenora
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic NIMS FORMS in the forum
Miscellaneous 6 years, 3 months ago
Hello Paru
While I cannot help you with your query, can I just give you a tip that when you press Submit on your message, give it a moment to go as I have received three messages from you. Unfortunately there is no indication that your message has been sent (from your end) unless you go out of the forum and back in again. We are updating the…[Read more]
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Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 6 years, 5 months ago
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Terry Smith posted an update in the group
Society Business 7 years, 3 months ago
I will be attending the rescheduled IPC Ireland meeting March 29th. Regards, Terry
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Margaruite O Connor posted an update in the group
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 7 years, 3 months ago
Hi Lenora, Will read over new community IPC draft, Margaruite
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