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Margaruite O Connor started the topic IPCI Education Monkeypox zoom session 27/5/25 at 13.00hrs -13.50hrs in the forum Miscellaneous 18 hours, 2 minutes ago

Hello colleagues, As discussed at IPCI AGM, I’m sending out the zoom link for zoom education session on 27/5/25 at 13.00hrs
Topic: Monkey pox Zoom Presentation Meeting Thressia Devassy, ADON Mater Hospital
Time: May 27, 2025 13:00 PM London
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83198706833?pwd=aoJLWpqUysM39NobiyVNy8FbiaixGk.1

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Kathleen Murray started the topic Blood Cultures and decontamination of skin in the forum Group Forums 2 years, 11 months ago

Hi there,

Just wondering when taking blood cultures, what products are being used to decontaminate the vein? We use chloraprep 1.5ml applicator but some staff are saying 1.5ml is insufficient and not happy with applicator. Love to hear what products are being used as we are trying to reduce contamination and would love to hear if others are…[Read more]
Kathleen Murray started the topic Risk assessment for CPE in the forum Group Forums 5 years, 7 months ago

Thank you Leonora for your reply.

Much appreciated,

Kathleen
Kathleen Murray started the topic CPE risk assessment in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 7 months ago

Hi All, We are working towards becoming compliant with national CPE guidance – in the meantime, has anyone developed a hospital risk assessment for targeted population screening approach for CPE verses a hospital risk assessment for broader population screening?

Regards

Kathleen Murray CNS IP&C
Kathleen Murray posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago

Hi all, unfortunately, I will be unable to attend meeting in the morning, please accept my apologies, Kathleen Murray

@kathleen-murray

Kathleen Murray