Infection Prevention & Control WHT

#Hydration is key to health, but often overlooked. This #NutritionAndHydrationWeek, let’s make it a priority. Encouraging fluid intake and making #hydration a priority can make a big difference. Read more in this blog from @JacquiPrieto1 ips.uk.net/post/news/nutr…

🧼 #Norovirus spreads easily, washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help limit the spread 🏠 You remain infectious for 48 hours after symptoms stop and should stay home at this time 🔄 Just because you’ve had norovirus once doesn’t mean you won’t get it again

#NOROVIRUS: our latest data shows a decrease in cases, but overall we are still seeing very high levels. You can catch norovirus more than once, even if you had it fairly recently – learn why in our blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/29/why… Full report here 👇 gov.uk/government/sta…

We are still seeing more #norovirus cases than in any season since we started our current reporting system. 📈 Here is what you can do to avoid the spread this winter. 🧼

If you're suffering with a viral infections like #Flu or #COVID19 this winter, don't reach for antibiotics. They won't help you feel better. ⚠ Vaccines are the best way to protect against viruses. Find out more. 👇 nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

New blog on @jhieditor paper 'A narrative review of water-free care' in preparation for @IPC_Partners and @HIS_infection Journal Club on Wednesday 22nd with @jonotter and I: reflectionsipc.com/2025/01/20/wat…

"The fundamentals of care, such as hand hygiene, is a small part of what we do. It’s about looking forward – helping to ensure our buildings and practices are safe and resilient for the future.” 💬 See Stefano's story on our Facebook page. #IND2024 #FollowFlorence

Today we start our journey to be the best organisations to work for. ‘Caring for All – Our Standards of Behaviour’ has launched at Walsall Healthcare and @RWT_NHS which outlines the behaviours we expect staff to follow. 🏥💙

A big shoutout for our 3 #IPCHeroOfTHeMonth at @WalsallHcareNHS ! Thanks for making a difference and advocating high standards and providing safe and effective care for our patients.

@AlysonGardiner2 @BuciorHelen @philnorville Next- I have worked with the incredible @bal_boparai_ over 5 years. Her role as business manager @IPCWalsall has been integral to its success, keeping all of us organised & being the kindest colleague to all 💙

Come and see our IPC team creating awareness of #Multidrugresitantorganisms as well as the importance of #hydration ! Prevention is better than cure 👏

Children can teach us a lot about infection control – and in this new #RCNMagazine piece, @IPCWalsall tells us why! rcn.org.uk/magazines/Peop…

Focus on cannula care throughout August from @IPCWalsall Referring to dripp.org.uk & visiting departments for practical skills training to accurately #VIP score

‼️ JOB ALERT ‼️ An opportunity has arisen for a registered practitioner to join our amazing IPC team at @IPCWalsall - we are a friendly and innovative team. Feel free to get in touch 📞 with @stefano_oggiano walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk/work-with-us/j…

Senior IPN Ann promoting the importance of preventing #SurgicalSiteInfections over 108 staff stopped today to engage, learn and spread the good practice! #Walsallandproud ✨

Absolutely perfect job for an ODP 🤩👏 #SSI #CODP #AfPP #ODP

Don’t hesitate to contact @IPC_Amy @stefano_oggiano if you want to learn more about the role. Be part of our fantastic team 🤩

Are you a midwife/AHP/ODP/Nurse looking for a new and exciting career opportunity? Are you a positive role model for improving #IPC? We have a really exciting opportunity to develop your skills as a surgical site infection surveillance practitioner walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk/work-with-us/j…

Congratulations to Dementia Support Worker Taddy for winning our competition from our UTI education stand last week! @WalsallHcareNHS look out for us tomorrow by Costa where we are promoting #SSI prevention

What a back to floor Friday experience! I was able to observe a C-section, absolutely incredible 🥲 Thank you so much to colleagues in maternity for your time today @loflahertymw @josellwright #BTTFF