HWHCT Infection Prevention and Control Team

Having a bit of a new year clean… someone thinking they could prank us 🤣😂 not sure who but our reactions are hopefully not on camera 📸 # dayinIPC, we do have a list of suspects 🕵️

We know the threats of viruses and bacteria, but what about fungi? 🍄🔍 Fungi can be part of our normal flora, but one stands out for its resilience. Our blog post explains why we are keeping a close watch on Candidozyma auris in particular. 🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/29/wha…

As we say good bye to 2025 it’s a time to reflect on IPC achievements and celebrate successes. A huge thank you to team HWHCT for their support and commitment to #cleansafecare With best wishes to all for a happy healthy infection free 2026

When you know it has been a ‘looong week’ 😓, you look at the floor before you head home and think NO we can’t leave it looking like that till Monday 🎄EPIC elf on the case #leadbyexample

EPIC elf 🍿has decided to watch back the Trust ❄️Let’s Talk Winter❄️ presentation from earlier today, lots to hear about linked to IPC, facilitating care in community, importance of vaccination, looking after your own wellness as well as plans for the winter #cleansafecare

Flu is spreading. With lots of people feeling unwell with flu symptoms, it’s important to remember there are steps we can all take to avoid passing it on. 🤧

🎄EPIC the infection control elf arrived late last night… We are hoping his stay will work out just right, A festive season that is infection clear Spreading good cheer and not germs this year 🎄#cleansafecare

All over now until next year, lots of 💡moments to further enhance IPC. Huge thanks all round and collectively we all continue to enhance and promote #CleanSafeCare

After a lovely lunch break 🧁🥮 and a chance to check out the visiting medical representatives - thank you to all of them for chatting to our delegates! We are now into an afternoon of Daily IPC Challenges 👍🤔 Time to put learning into action ☺️#cleansafecare

Reflections 🤔 on IPC what can we do to reduce infections? Thinking about how we use medications 💊💊 and how we manage antimicrobials in an effective way. Antimicrobials are precious and need to be used carefully! #antibioticawareness #antimicrobialresistance

Not just a cold!!! The autumn is upon us 🍁🍂 and we need to think of respiratory infections 🤧😷🤒. These must not be underestimated and can be very serious for some individuals 🏥 #Fluvaccination #infectionprevention #infectionfreezone

Lovely refreshments, 🧁🍰cakes and muffins, ☕️🫖🧋tea and coffee and beautiful surroundings, all before our next session on the Chain of infection #IPCMatters

Candidozyma auris a drug resistant pathogen and emerging fungal concern 🦠 it’s good to be aware of new and emerging infections and organisms! #cleansafecare #drugresistance #ipcawareness

Specimens and Samples and all thing microbiology🦠🧫🔬an important piece of our IPC jigsaw supporting prompt identification, appropriate treatment and management #KnowYourStuff

‘Fifty Shades of Brown’ 💩fascinating faecal facts for session 1 of our day, how to prevent, manage and treat infections 💩 #knowyourstuff #IPCMatters

An exciting day planned today! The attendees are arriving thick and fast 😊 all ready for a very interesting agenda for the day #ipcmatters

Here we are again… IPC Matters Conference and Product Exhibition, all ready and waiting for a day of all things IPC #CleanSafeCare

Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others. To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice nhs.uk/childhoodvacci… #GetVaccinated