DCHS Infection Prevention & Control Team

nhs.uk/conditions/mon… We now have 7 confirmed cases of monkey pix in the UK. Do you know how it is transmitted and the symptoms?

We are trying to make a record of where the light boxes are across DCHS. Please can you let the IP&C team know if you are in possession of one please.

who.int/campaigns/worl… It won’t be long until it’s world hand hygiene day. Looking forward to seeing what our IP&C champions have install.

If you require an asymptomatic covid contact PCR test, please follow the attached link gov.uk/get-coronaviru…

The IP&C team are covering weekends 08:30-16:30hrs. Though the triage line is not be manned during this time, should you need to contact the IP&C team at a weekend, please phone the on-call manager who will forward your query to us. You can also send any queries to our inbox.

Please see guidance for Christmas decorations 2021.

A gentle reminder. If you touch your face/face mask whilst at work please decontaminate your hands. See DCHS COVID SOP for tips on how to stop yourself touching your face

As we are fast approaching the festive season, the IP&C team have put together some guidance on celebrating safely with colleagues. 🎄🎄🎄

Health Service journal has revealed that DCHS NHS Trust is No.1 for staff uptake of the COVID vaccine across all trusts in the country. What an amazing achievement!

Do you know when it is and isn’t appropriate to use alcohol gel?

It’s Antimicrobial awareness week. Have you become an antibiotic guardian yet? antibioticguardian.com

The world Antimicrobial awareness week is 18th-25th November. You can find helpful resources in the link below campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/camp…

Three million people have now received their COVID-19 booster vaccine. Thank you to our incredible NHS colleagues and everyone involved in the vaccine rollout. 💙 Find out if you're eligible. nhs.uk/CovidVaccine

It’s easy for us to pass on COVID-19 or flu viruses without knowing. This winter there are two essential vaccines you’ll need to protect yourself and your loved ones. Find out if you’re eligible now at nhs.uk/WinterVaccinat…

Do you know what to do if a patient has loose stools?

As part of International Infection Prevention week, the team want to recognise our wonderful IP&C champions.

As it's International Infection Prevention Week, the IP&C team thought it would be fun to share a few gross facts about germs.

It's international IP&C week. How about doing one of our word searches?

16th-23rd October is International Infection Prevention Week. We would love to hear from you about why you think your team has the best IP&C champion. Please send your nominations to the IP&C inbox. We would love to hear of any activities you have planned for the week too

A reminder that the little things make a big difference! Please could all staff ensure that masks are worn (unless eating!) and that we maintain a 2 metre distance from our colleagues wherever possible whilst we are at work. Thankyou