Infection Prevention and Control #TUH

NGR welcomed our CNS colleagues from @InfectionTuh delivering infection prevention & control guidance esp re respiratory viral infection & outbreak mngmt. Lots of hard work being done hospital wide in @TUH_Tallaght 🗣🙌 @PublicHealthDSE @hpscireland @HSEDubMidlands

Thank you our colleagues at today’s Hand Hygiene Task Force. Over 300 staff engaged in conversations about hand hygiene & patient safety this am across our campus. Grateful for everyone championing this vital work. #HandHygiene #TUHTeam

Many thanks to all who took part in our #HandHygiene taskforce today. 🙌 #HandHygiene is our 1st defense in Infection Prevention and Control. Protecting #patients and #staff

If you or your family feel unwell, consider all healthcare options so you can get the right care, from the right place.

Our 1st #IPC Bug Buster Bulletin of 2026 features @TUH_Tallaght annual de-cluttering day(a chance for all areas to do a Spring Clean) how to distinguish between a cold and #Flu and a feature on Norovirus as its incidence rises.

Wishing all our wonderful colleagues in @TUH_Tallaght a Healthy and Happy Christmas.

Viruses can spread quickly. If you feel unwell, stay at home and visit our website for advice: bit.ly/493Pqk7

We asked our staff what they love most about working here. Here’s what they had to say 👇

Up in the night with symptoms of #norovirus? 🏠 The virus spreads easily and you should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop. Read our blog post on how to manage symptoms and stop the spread: 👇 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/23/nor…

Our ever popular Festive colouring competition on display in @TUH_Tallaght . Be like Santa and catch those coughs and sneezes in a hankie and dispose the tissue. Dont forget to wash your hands 🙌frequently and not too late to get your #FluVaccine.💉 Happy Christmas from #IPC 🌲

Healthcare workers are ten times more likely to get the flu. Getting vaccinated helps protect you, your patients and your family. For a list of vaccination clinics, see healthservice.hse.ie/staff/flu-and-…

Flu is circulating widely across Ireland. It’s not too late to get vaccinated to help protect you and the people around you. To check which vaccines are recommended for you, visit our website or talk to a participating GP or pharmacist: bit.ly/4pKyR3z #FluVaccine

Think about you and your family’s safety - nobody want to be taking home covid, flu or rsv to them - get vaccinated and do your best to keep these bugs out of your home for the festive season. @HSEDubMidlands

The medical photo wizard Tommy Walsh retires to day from ⁦@TUH_Tallaght⁩ His wit, wisdom and wonderful photography will be missed. Best wishes Tommy on the next portfolio!

Our people make the difference. Be part of something meaningful, this week’s opportunities to join us include: •Clinical Specialist Radiographer •ICT Applications Support Lead •Chief 2 Pharmacist bit.ly/3KMfLed #HealthcareCareers #TeamTUH

Not too late to get your #FluVaccine #VaccinesWork

Issue 43 #IPC @TUH_Tallaght newsletter features "Skip the Dip" to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use by discouraging routine urine dipstick testing. Including a #Patient Pathway to assess a UTI. Also included is our ever popular Christmas Colouring Competition #AMRIC #SkiptheDip

NGR 26th Nov @TUH. This one looks too good to be missed.Join us face-to-face or email nursinggrandrounds@tuh.ie for online access.@TUH_Tallaght @HSEDubMidlands @HSECHO7

Antibiotics save lives every day . They are used to treat infections, in cancer treatment, organ transplants. The growing problem of antibiotic resistance is a global threat. Using antibiotics in the right way will help them remain effective in the future. #WAAW2025 #AMR #AMS

Today #IPC in @TUH_Tallaght kicked off the celebrations, to mark the retirement of Tommy Walsh Senior Medical Photographer. Tommy has shot thousands of photos and many videos for the IPC Team over his 37 years. A great colleague who will be missed #Jointhesuperbugresistance