Members – IPC Ireland

Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Request for rep for HSE National Guidelines for administration of IV meds. in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 3 months ago

Reminder:

Closing date today to nominate an IPCN to sit on the HSE working group to develop a new national guideline for the administration of intravenous medicines.

The expected commitment is 6 meetings until June 2020.

Details in email above.

Please email Trish or myself at secretary@ipcireland.ie or chair@ipcireland.ie.

Thank you for your…[Read more]

Lenora Leonard started the topic Request for rep for HSE National Guidelines for administration of IV meds. in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 3 months ago

Hello IPCIreland Members

The Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Director has been requested by Dr. Colum Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, HSE to develop a new national guideline for the administration of intravenous medicines by all relevant health care professionals.

A working group has been established and are seeking a nomination…[Read more]

Lenora Leonard started the topic Jobs in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 3 months ago

Sent on behalf of Tara Manning <tmanning@ttmhealthcare.com>Subject: Recruiting a CNS (IPCN)Telephone : 01-5136740Dear Sir / Madam,I am hoping you might be able to assist me in recruiting a CNS (IPCN) for a full-time permanent position for a hospital in Dublin. If you could share the following information I would be very grateful!!! Thank…[Read more]

Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Theatre attire in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 3 months ago

Thank you Yvonne for your reply. What about anyone else? What do your theatre staff do with regards wearing scrubs and leaving theatre?

To answer your question, our parents do not wear overshoes unless their shoes are visibly dirty, then they put on a Bunny Suit (all in one overall including foot covers).

Kind regards

Lenora

Chair IPCIreland

Lenora Leonard started the topic Theatre attire in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 3 months ago

Hello IPCIreland Members

What are your views in relation to theatre attire?

Do you allow staff leave theatre to go to ward wearing their scrubs?

Do they have to wear a fasten overcoat leaving theatre?

Do staff change their clogs leaving theatre?

Apart from public perception it is hard to find the evidence to change out of scrubs when within…[Read more]

Aine Carey replied to the topic Foam Hand Sanitizers in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 4 months ago

Hi All,
We recently changed over to gel from foam, purely for the same reason you mentioned Helen, just to promote hand hygiene.
The feedback from clinical staff has been excellent, but the facilities are complaining that it marks the floors. I just wondered if anyone else had any issues like this? It was dripping so we reduced the amount…[Read more]

Patricia Coughlan started the topic UCC – Safe Patient Care Conference Sept 6th 2019 in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 4 months ago

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone is very well and sending as FYI – please forward to those who may be interested.

Kind regards

Fiona

Safe Patient Care Conference, Cork
“Bugs and Drugs”
The ongoing challenge of Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDRO) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
University College Cork – 6th September 2019
No charge for a…[Read more]

Alison Maguinness replied to the topic TOE Probes in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 5 months ago

Lenora
The 3 hour reprocessing rule definitely applies to TOE probes
and also to all semi-critical and critical US probes that are processed
using Tristel Trio or Trophon. All are only HLD.
As well as the above, endoscopes that are not put into a drying cabinet
eg ENT Naso-endoscopes should be reprocessed using the 3hour rule.

Kind regards
Alison

Lenora Leonard started the topic TOE Probes in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 5 months ago

Hello all IPCIreland Members

For the 3 hour rule for scopes, do you apply this to TOE probes?

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland

Terry Smith replied to the topic Hand barrier cream in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 5 months ago

Hi Natalia,
No one product is used here in OLH&CS but it is something we may look at so will keep you in the loop.
Kind Regards,
Terry

Lenora Leonard started the topic Ward Pantry in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 5 months ago

Hello all

What is your policy regarding non-catering staff entering the ward pantry regarding wearing of PPE?

Your views would be appreciated.

Many thanks
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland

Louise Kenny started the topic Single use tourniquets in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 5 months ago

Just wondering what brand of single use tourniquets people are using and how you are finding them.

Natalia Ovryakh started the topic Hand barrier cream in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 5 months ago

Dear all,
I hope your week is going really well.

I was wondering what cream product/ brand do you use in your healthcare facility to avoid dry, cracked skin from frequent hand washing?

Thank you.
Natalia

Emer Ward replied to the topic non invasive probe decontamination in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 5 months ago

Hi Sabrina,

any probe that may be exposed to body fluids requires high level disinfection. We had a similar problem in ICU and theatre with the probe used for insertion of CVC’s and at best it got a cats lick and a promise.
We have recently introduced the UV light HLD system Germitec to decontaminate these probes which are being used more and…[Read more]

Alison Maguinness replied to the topic non invasive probe decontamination in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 5 months ago

Sabrina
I think the first question to ask is what are the non invasive probes used for?
– Are you talking about Sonosite’s for placement of CVC’s in ICU/ OT or IR ?
– Is the probe being used on intact or non intact skin ?
– Is there likely to be contact with body fluids?
According to the HSE guidelines if the probe is used for non intact skin or…[Read more]

Noeleen Hallahan replied to the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 5 months ago

Thanks Alison really appreciate your reply.
Noeleen

Alison Maguinness replied to the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months ago

Noeleen
Before you do anything you need to check
. What procedures are being done in this room (intraocular injections etc)
Make sure you futureproof the room for any changes to procedures
. Guidance for procedure rooms HBN 26; HBN 10-02,
Health Building Note 11-01: Facilities for primary and community care services
. 12-15/ac/hr…[Read more]

Noeleen Hallahan started the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months ago

Hi All,
Just wondering if I can get some advice please.. It is proposed to develop a unit suitable for performing minor ophthalmic procedures in a Primary care health centre in my area. Would you have any guidance or advice as to what the requirements will be from an IPC perspective.
Is anyone aware of this happening anywhere else in the country…[Read more]

Terry Smith started the topic Urinary Catheter Port Decontamination in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months ago

Hi All,
Can you advise what is used in the community settings in relation to port decontamination in urinary catheters?
The HPSC CHG2%/Alcohol 70% recommendations related to PVC & CVCS and not UCs & the community standards do not reference CHG2%/Alcohol 70% usage.
We have been using alcohol swabs to date.
Any feedback appreciated.
Thanks, Terry

Patricia Coughlan started the topic CNS IPC Offaly in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months ago

Dear All,

HBS Recruit has advertised a recruitment campaign for HBS07253 – Clinical Nurse Specialist (Infection Prevention and Control).

Open for applications: Tuesday 18 June 2019.

Closing date: Tuesday 2 July 2019 at 12 noon.

Full details on these campaigns – Application Form, Additional Campaign Information and Job Specification are…[Read more]

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Emma Power