Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands*

🚨 Final call for abstracts for #IP2026! Submit your IPC research, QI project or innovation before 25 May. Topics include: 🦠 AMS 🧠 Behavioural science 🧴 Decontamination 🏥 Safe environments 🤖 AI in IPC Early bird registration also closes soon: millbrook-events.co.uk/IP2026

#Meningitis can develop quickly and early action is vital. Symptoms can come on quickly and may include a high temperature, headache, vomiting and a rash that doesn’t fade when pressed. Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly could save a life. ips.uk.net/meningitis-kno…

Recent cases of #Meningitis in Kent show why early recognition and a coordinated response to bacterial meningitis are so important. We share what this means for IPC professionals, from spotting cases early to supporting outbreak response. Read more: ips.uk.net/meningococcal-…

Simple steps, like keeping a water bottle nearby, choosing water-rich foods, and encouraging friends and family to stay hydrated, can make a real difference in overall health. Read the full article and learn why hydration matters: lnkd.in/eZh4AGFR

The Journal of Infection Prevention has a new editorial team led by Jean-Yves Maillard Plus global experts: Curtis Donskey, Nuntra Suwantarat, Frédéric Barbut, @hollyslyne , @jonotter , Leila Hail, @philnorville, Stephanie Dancer & Vincent Cattoir. ips.uk.net/journal-of-inf…

🚀 Step Beyond the Ward! Explore how IPC impacts every setting at the IPS South West Branch Conference, 4 Mar, Exeter. Expert talks, practical learning & networking all day. 🎟️ Members £20 | Non-members £50 Book here: ips.uk.net/events-calenda…

🌍 Greener IPC = safer care & lower carbon! Our IPS x @ACIPC webinar showed how through reducing PPE & reclassifying waste Read more: ips.uk.net/leaning-into-s… More #sustainability events: ♻️ 25 Feb: Green Surgery Webinar 🌿 13 Mar: IPC Route to Net Zero

💡 Got an idea to improve #InfectionPrevention? Our grant applications are now open!  Funding is available for members at all career stages to deliver innovative, practice-based projects in IPC. 📅 Apply by midday, 30 Jan 2026 Find out more today lnkd.in/ekECZVU6

Thank you to @RTEBrainstorm for featuring my piece on the impact of sepsis, infection and antibiotic resistance on society - the long term physical, emotional and psychological effects on health cannot be ignored.

On the way to IP2025! Looking forward to catch up with colleagues, listening to the fantastic line up of speakers and learning about all things #infectionprevention #QI #research #patientsafety ⁦@UCCPublicHealth⁩ ⁦@IPS_Infection⁩ ⁦@IPSRnD⁩ ⁦@IPCI5⁩

Impactful stories from patients, family members and staff launched in @roinnslainte today. Lots of learning and insights on improving in the interrelated areas of #sepsis, #AMR (antimicrobial resistance) and #infection. Well done to @Pharmacy_UCC @UCCPublicHealth, excellent work

Delighted to see this published today. An incredibly important piece of research giving a voice to those affected by sepsis and difficult to treat infections in Ireland. One of the most rewarding projects to work on - thanks to all participants who bravely shared their story

Minister Carroll MacNeill has today published the report of the ‘Patient & Healthcare Staff Stories Project: Experiences of Sepsis, Infection & Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’. gov.ie/en/department-…

We're looking for a non-member #Trustee to join our Board with experience in: ➡️Commercial strategy or business development ➡️Corporate partnerships or sponsorship Apply by 7 September: lnkd.in/e3KpiCbX

Hear from #IP2025Conf speaker Professor Michael Borg who will deliver session 5A at Conference the “TINA BRADLEY LECTURE - From Reminder to Reflex: Making IPC Second Nature” Find out more about this session: ip2025conference.co.uk/speakers/micha… #InfectionPrevention #IPC #IPSEvents

👋 Are you new to #IPC? Looking to connect with others at a similar stage in your career? Join our Early Career Network and be part of shaping what support looks like for people starting out. Find out more ips.uk.net/introducing-th…

Hear from #IP2025Conf speaker Victoria Keevil Victoria is delivering session 9A at Conference on “Efficacy of air cleaning units in older adult inpatient wards” Find out more about this session: ip2025conference.co.uk/speakers/dr-vi… #InfectionPrevention #IPC #IPSEvents

📽️ Webinar catch-up 📽️ Delighted to speak at the recent Architects for Health webinar. Discover how water-free care models shape hospital design plus practical advice on integrating IPC into construction. Watch📽️ ow.ly/gQql50WzkU8

@IPS_Infection @UCC Thanks so much @IPS_Infection for this exciting opportunity! I look forward to working with the team and supporting the society in reducing harm from preventable infections. #infectionprevention #IPS #IPC

A big welcome to Maura Smiddy, our new IPS Trustee! 👏 Maura is a Lecturer at @UCC teaching IPC & Public Health, and Director of the MSc in #InfectionPrevention & Control. She’s passionate about education, research & safe patient care. Great to have you on board, Maura!

🎉 NEW for early career #IPC professionals! We’re proud to launch the IPS Early Career Network, a dedicated space for people starting out in their #InfectionPrevention careers. 💬 Connect 💡 Share ideas 🚀 Shape the future Find out more: ips.uk.net/introducing-th…