Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands*

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Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands*

Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands*

@msmidz

Public health, infection prevention and health protection educator and advocate. PhD. She/Her. All views my own.

Katılım Şubat 2015
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#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…
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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-…
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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
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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…
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🚀 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…
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🌍 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
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💡 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
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Aoife Fleming@FlemingAoife·
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.
RTÉ Brainstorm@RTEBrainstorm

How storytelling highlights the huge cost of sepsis and infection. Sepsis infections and antibiotic resistance continue to have a significant impact on people, families and our health system. By @FlemingAoife @UCC rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

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Clara H. Heinrich
Clara H. Heinrich@ClaraHHeinrich·
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
Department of Health@roinnslainte

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-…

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Department of Health@roinnslainte·
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-…
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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
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👋 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…
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Healthcare Infection Society@HIS_infection·
📽️ 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
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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!
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🎉 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…
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