Bróna Fletcher

So very proud of @AlidaFeTalento , what an inspiration. Congratulations on such a well deserved acknowledgement! I’m so fortunate to work with you! @RCPI_news @CHI_Ireland @IPCI5 @IPS_Infection

Let the learning begin

We are delighted to launch the #IPS new strategy today at #IP2024Conf Developed over 12 months, following consultations with members, come and talk to us about our plans to work together to prevent infection Find out more by visiting the #IPS stand! buff.ly/4dirc5z

⁦@TimCJBoswell⁩ presenting on how infection is diagnosed ⁦@IPS_Infection⁩ #IP2024Conf ⁦@msmidz⁩ ⁦@lizkingston⁩ ⁦@BronaFletcher⁩ ⁦@lisabutcher9⁩ #infectionprevention

Andrew Turner describing the importance of a close knit relationship between Estates engineers & #IPC to protect patients in the #builtenvironment @IPS_Infection #ip2024conf

🆕 NEW in @ICHEJournal @bgwarren3 et al. describe the contamination of physical therapy equipment following standard disinfection and the efficacy of a novel disinfection cabinet on hard to disinfect items. 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice.20…

We had our second journal club yesterday @philnoville really good engagement - more questions than we could discuss! Open to feedback on format / duration / frequency. And volunteers to bring a paper to present welcome! @juderobinson5 up next to talk #ssi @880e1cf6-0e66-4ce3-9534-eadf2d5ded15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c93b3959…

Thanks so much to @emrsa15 for a fantastic webinar today on designing, presenting and reading scientific posters. We will share the recording and slides via the @IPS_Infection R&D section of the website. #infectionprevention #qualityimprovement #research @kdwares @AshleyF99899473

This is the equivalent of Noel meeting with Liam. IPC heavyweights. This is a must attend.

Our Research & Innovation team aim to show a wide range of exciting research & innovation projects that will better patient outcomes. Meet Dr. Cilian Ó'Maoldomhnaigh. His research focuses on 'Protecting children against Tuberculosis Infection'. Read ➡ bit.ly/4cr6KzX

Or Wednesday even…!

JHI readers can join this free journals club session hosted by @philnorville and @jonotter on 3 July! Read and download the paper here: journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-…

Excited to let you know about a new (free!) virtual IPC Journal Club! The first event, hosted by IPC Partners, will be led by @philnorville and me on Weds 3rd July at 3-3.30 pm (UK time) on Pseudomonas and wastewater; register here: @880e1cf6-0e66-4ce3-9534-eadf2d5ded15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/21db44b6…

Next up at #HISCON @girlymicro delivering how to do a ‘practical assessment of environmental risk’. Check out the @jhieditor paper that was presented “How to carry out microbiological sampling of healthcare environment surfaces? A review of current evidence” Link in comments👇

My latest blog looks at sinks and healthcare associated infections (specifically Pseudomonas aeruginosa🦠) and asks what is the impact of HCAIs transmitted from drains on our healthcare organisations🤔👇reflectionsipc.com/2024/06/24/how…

🚑Emergency departments are a critical entry gate for infectious agents into hospitals 🏥In this interdisciplinary study, authors explore how #IPC architectural interventions mitigate the spread of emerging respiratory pathogens ow.ly/uzhR50SkaG0

Think your sink makes things cleaner - think again! @girlymicro explains how an outbreak led to a very expensive sink replacement… lessons to be learnt. #HISCON #IPC

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