Hi Again,

a new module on management of blood spills has just been launched on HSE land and it follows the same advice as the poster and draft guidelines.

My understanding  was that a blood spill should be disinfected before removal, as disinfection aims to reduce the number of microorganisms to a safe level (re BBVs)

regards,

Helen

Good morning Alison & Helen

To reemphasize Helen’s point about the new draft NCEC National Standards for Infection and Prevention Control (IPC)2022 Guidelines, I know it’s big document but it is important to review and have our say.  I sit on this group representing the acute sector and Margaruite O’Connor (our secretary) is currently looking…[Read more]

Hi Alison,

we got a delivery of hand Hygiene posters from RESIST last week and I hadn’t realised that the “management of blood spill” poster was at the back.

I would agree with you that the poster does not recommend the spillage is first disinfected with a hypochlorite. We teach Hypochlorite granules for small spills. For larger spills we…[Read more]

Lenora

I’ve attached a photo of the poster, hope it comes out ok

A pack of  150 pre-printed posters were delivered from the HSE

Alison

Hi Alison

I haven’t seen this poster.  Is there any chance you could attach here please?

Regards

Lenora

Nice to get a non-COVID question Helen.  However, I cannot help  you with your query but I do remember there was a place that did take patient equipment for decontamination.  Hopefully someone will be able to assist you.

Regards

Lenora

Happy new year everyone.  I hope you enjoyed your break.

In relation to masks I have two questions:

1. Are you advising the wearing of FFP2 masks to be worn for the care of ALL patients both inpatients and outpatients?

2. As outlined in section 5.1.4 under Clinical areas page 9 of PPE HSE recommendations updated 29.12.2021, there is some…[Read more]

Hi Siobhan,
Not to my knowledge , IPC Ireland have not been asked for PEG representation for ICT IPC surveillance
Many thanks
Margaruite

That is interesting Tracy.  Our policy is to isolate using Contact Precautions even if deemed clear i.e. 3 previous negatives until the admission swab is negative.  I have a new situation whereby a patient with a history of MRSA (has 3 negatives) has to attend theatre on a monthly basis and stay overnight and it causing problems.

“In OLOL, we s…[Read more]

Thanks Natalia

Anyone else?

Regards

Lenora

Good morning Lenora,

At SSC we give the advice to isolate using contact precautions unless patient had a negative swab at pre-assessment within 7 days of admission.

Regards,

Natalia

Hello IPCIreland members

I received one offer of help with the Newsletter SHARP, many thanks Natalia Ovryakh, SSC.

This will be a light-hearted social Newsletter so please send my info or photos on recent events such as weddings, babies, new people is IPC positions, previous members moved into new areas, retirements, what’s on your mind,…[Read more]

Many thanks Margaruite.

Do you have a date for the next IPCIreland meeting?

Regards

Lenora