For information –
 The UK NHS has issued the attached National Patient Safety Alert. This relates to the risk posed by valved FFP3 masks and PAPR from exhaled air of the wearer, when these are worn as PPE especially in theatre environments; there have been reports of dripping of condensation from exhalation valve of an FFP3 respirator and cases…[Read more]

Hello Infection Prevention Colleagues,
Our dear friend and IPC legend Sheila Donlon is retiring on the 3rd of September 2021 from Cavan Monaghan Hospital, many of you will have known  Helen Murphy and Sheila Donlon from HPSC. 
The Infection Prevention Control Community in Ireland have been very grateful for Sheila’s good humour, sound advice, s…[Read more]

Hello everybody,

I’m delighted to attach updated IPC guidance for acute hospitals August 2021

Many thanks
Warmest regards
Margaruite
Secretary IPC Ireland
Empowering People to Provide Safe Care
 

Hello everybody,

IPC Ireland are delighted to attach the application form for funding available for 2021 for infection prevention control members that would like to attend an IPC conference or education workshop in 2021

The funding application form are to be submitted in a timely manner to secretary@ipcireland.ie
Their is a maximum of a quota of…[Read more]

Hello all

It was great to see so many people at the recent IPCIreland meeting even if it was zoom.

To get the ball rolling on the Newsletter reactivation I am setting up a new Editorial Group (previous members & new members most welcome).

If you’re interested in joining, please let me know before the end of August.  You can respond here on the…[Read more]

Hello all,
Oliver Macken from HSE Procurement is looking for an IPC representative nomination to represent IPC to evaluate the Generic Furniture National Tender . The evaluation will take place in 6 weeks approx end September 2021. 
Generic furniture is predominantly used in Community Nursing Units and includes furniture for Bedroom, living rooms…[Read more]

Hi all,

See attached documents with updated information for changes to COVID-19 case and COVID contacts Document V1.2  and Risk assessment for COVID 19 Vaccination HCWs

Regards

Margaruite

Sec IPC Ireland

Hello everybody,

See HIQA 10th August 2021 newly released report attached

Regards

Margaruite

Secretary IPC Ireland

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Would you mind circulating this email to all our IPC Ireland colleagues when you get a moment. I have already sent the memo out via the HPSC Lead Hand Hygiene Auditors distribution list but with the ongoing issues with IT since the cyber -attack I am also using any other communication routes available.
Many thanks
Kind regards
Helen

Helen…[Read more]

Recently advertised CNM3 Infection Prevention & Control- Commissioning and Programme Team for New Children’s Hospital
A full job description for the role and details of job are on chi.jobs website.

Essential Criteria
• Registered Children’s/Registered General Nurse with acute paediatric experience.
• Can show evidence of experience in nursing…[Read more]

Hi All,

please see attached letter re the suspension of lead hand hygiene auditor training from HPSC

Regards

Emer Ward

Hello all IPCIreland members

Have you opened up visiting in the acute hospitals and if yes, what additional measures have you put in place?

Looking forward to your advice.

Regards

Lenora

Hello all

Who uses Trophon for decontamination of ultrasound probes?  Can you advise what wipes you use to clean the probe BEFORE putting  the probe into the Trophon?

Thank you in advance.

Regards

Lenora

Hello IPC Ireland Members

I hope  you are keeping well and some normality is returning.  I am looking for a measurable jug that does  NOT have a single use symbol on it for measuring body fluid output and I cannot find one.

Can you please message me privately with your supplier name at lenora.leonard@beaconhospital.ie.

Thank you.

Regards

Lenora