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editor started the topic Webinar for EAAD in the forum Miscellaneous 1 day, 4 hours ago

See email below with info for EAAD webinar on 21/11/23 from 7pm to 9pm , sent from Prof Fidelma Fitzpatrick
Many thanks
Margaruite

Hi all
You might be interested in a webinar for EAAD I am involved in (see prelim programme below)

Registration link here:…[Read more]

Kathleen Murray started the topic Blood Cultures and decontamination of skin in the forum Group Forums 2 years, 6 months ago

Hi there,

Just wondering when taking blood cultures, what products are being used to decontaminate the vein? We use chloraprep 1.5ml applicator but some staff are saying 1.5ml is insufficient and not happy with applicator. Love to hear what products are being used as we are trying to reduce contamination and would love to hear if others are…[Read more]

Kathleen Murray started the topic Risk assessment for CPE in the forum Group Forums 5 years, 2 months ago

Thank you Leonora for your reply.

Much appreciated,

Kathleen

Kathleen Murray started the topic CPE risk assessment in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 2 months ago

Hi All, We are working towards becoming compliant with national CPE guidance – in the meantime, has anyone developed a hospital risk assessment for targeted population screening approach for CPE verses a hospital risk assessment for broader population screening?

Regards

Kathleen Murray CNS IP&C

@kathleen-murray

Kathleen Murray