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Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 5 years, 6 months ago
An interesting article on surgical attire from Infection control Today
Common sense dictates that limiting surgical patients’ exposure to any reservoir that could harbor pathogenic organisms could help prevent […]
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Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 5 years, 6 months ago
Antibiotics are a lifesaver—except when they stop working—and, unfortunately, that is happening more often as multidrug resistant bacteria render many previously useful antimicrobials ineffective. The CDC est […]
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic IPCIreland Conference in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoThank you Fiona for your suggestion, will take that on board.
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic CPE risk assessment in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoHello Kathleen
In relation to CPE screening we are fortunate enough to have enough single rooms to isolate and screen most of the patients who meet the criteria for CPE screening. The only additional screening we do are all patients who attend pre-op assessment clinic which helps when they are admitted for their surgery and have a recent…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard started the topic IPCIreland Conference in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoHello IPCIreland Members
Our 5th National Conference will be taking place 15th May 2020 in Citywest Hotel Dublin. We are starting our planning for 2021 and would like suggestions for other venues around the country that has easy access to public transport as we expect 300 delegates to attend.
A conference organising committee will be set up…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Request for rep for HSE National Guidelines for administration of IV meds. in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 7 months agoReminder:
Closing date today to nominate an IPCN to sit on the HSE working group to develop a new national guideline for the administration of intravenous medicines.
The expected commitment is 6 meetings until June 2020.
Details in email above.
Please email Trish or myself at secretary@ipcireland.ie or chair@ipcireland.ie.
Thank you for your…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Request for rep for HSE National Guidelines for administration of IV meds. in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 7 months agoHello IPCIreland Members
The Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director has been requested by Dr. Colum Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, HSE to develop a new national guideline for the administration of intravenous medicines by all relevant health care professionals.
A working group has been established and are seeking a nomination…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Jobs in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 7 months agoSent on behalf of Tara Manning <tmanning@ttmhealthcare.com>Subject: Recruiting a CNS (IPCN)Telephone : 01-5136740Dear Sir / Madam,I am hoping you might be able to assist me in recruiting a CNS (IPCN) for a full-time permanent position for a hospital in Dublin. If you could share the following information I would be very grateful!!! Thank…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Theatre attire in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 7 months agoThank you Yvonne for your reply. What about anyone else? What do your theatre staff do with regards wearing scrubs and leaving theatre?
To answer your question, our parents do not wear overshoes unless their shoes are visibly dirty, then they put on a Bunny Suit (all in one overall including foot covers).
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Theatre attire in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 8 months agoHello IPCIreland Members
What are your views in relation to theatre attire?
Do you allow staff leave theatre to go to ward wearing their scrubs?
Do they have to wear a fasten overcoat leaving theatre?
Do staff change their clogs leaving theatre?
Apart from public perception it is hard to find the evidence to change out of scrubs when within…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 5 years, 8 months ago
Updated guidelines on CJD & TSEs availabe now on the HPSC website. See https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/other/cjd/guidance/Reporting%20and%20Management%20CJD%20TSEs%202019.pdf
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Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 5 years, 8 months ago
Interesting read in https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/operating-room/clinical-and-economic-case-sterile-disposable-instruments-and-implants
The Clinical and Economic Case for Sterile, Disposable Instruments […]
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Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 5 years, 8 months ago
Most people expect hospital treatment to make them better. But for some, a stay in hospital can make patients sicker. Their wound might get infected after an operation or they might get a blood infection as a […]
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic eCAT Audit in the forum
Audits and Care Bundles 5 years, 9 months agoNot familiar with this Terry?
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Lenora
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Lenora Leonard started the topic TOE Probes in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 9 months agoHello all IPCIreland Members
For the 3 hour rule for scopes, do you apply this to TOE probes?
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Lenora
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Ward Pantry in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 9 months agoHello 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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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 months agoThank you Mary Clare for your response.
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Ebola in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 10 months agoI 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:
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Lenora
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 months agoHello 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.
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Lenora
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Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 5 years, 10 months ago
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
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