Members – IPC Ireland

Lenora Leonard started the topic MRSA Clearance in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 3 months ago

Hello all

Can you tell me if you clear a previously positive patient with MRSA, after 3 negative screens taken at least 48 hours apart and if readmitted DO NOT isolate again OR do you isolate on readmission until a negative screen returns?

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic IPCIreland Newsletter SHARP in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 3 months ago

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]
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic AMRIC communications grants in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 3 months ago

Many thanks Margaruite.

Do you have a date for the next IPCIreland meeting?

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard started the topic IPCIreland Newsletter SHARP in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 4 months ago

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]
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance webinar for Acute Hospitals 2 in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 5 months ago

Thank you for the attachment Margaruite,

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago

Thursday 12th August 2021 @ 12.30.

Details will be sent to IPC Ireland members.
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Competencies for review in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 5 months ago

Reminder:

Closing date for comments on proposed IPC competencies due back to Emer tomorrow.

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Competencies for review in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 5 months ago

Thank you Emer for getting the extension for the review. I agree it is an important document and should not go without review from colleagues.

I’ve attached the competencies here again for easy access.

Have a good day.

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic IPC Competencies for review in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 6 months ago

Hi Helen, Emer & Margaruite

This is an important document but there are several areas that are outside the remit of the IPCN i.e. water management, micro section etc. Who is this document catering for? My feeling is also that the 12th July is too short for us to review and we need extra time. Can we discusses this at our next IPCIreland me…[Read more]
Lenora Leonard started the topic COVID – Droplet/Airborne discussion in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 6 months ago

Colleagues,
Hope this email finds you well.
Please find attached draft paper on messaging around transmission of COVID-19 and a published paper from Randall on historical perspective on aerosols and droplets in respiratory disease transmission. The draft paper is not for wider circulation at this point- just for discussion.
You are invited to a…[Read more]
Lenora Leonard started the topic IPC Competencies for review in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 6 months ago

Dear IPCI,
Hope this email finds you safe and well.
AMRIC team have developed a Draft Core Competency Framework for Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners in Ireland attached. I would appreciate if you would circulate to your members for review, feedback and comment by COB Monday 12th July.

Much appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Josephine…[Read more]
Lenora Leonard started the topic Visiting in Acute HCF in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 6 months ago

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
Lenora Leonard wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago

Wear your mask

Watch your distance

Wash your hands
Lenora Leonard started the topic Trophon in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 7 months ago

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
Lenora Leonard started the topic Jugs in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 7 months ago

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
Lenora Leonard started the topic World Hand Hygiene Day 5th May in the forum Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 3 years, 8 months ago

Happy World Hand Hygiene Day 5th May

It’s been an extremely busy year and as IPC professionals we always promote hand hygiene in all walks of life in acute settings, community settings, schools and in the home. Today recognises the importance of hand hygiene in reducing the spread of infection and I hope you have the opportunity to promote HH…[Read more]
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Hibiscrub in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 8 months ago

Thanks Trish for your reply. Have a good day.

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard started the topic Hibiscrub in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 8 months ago

Hello IPCIreland members

Hibiscrub is being discontinued in the Irish market due to licensing issues, this also has an impact on Unisept supplies.

What alternative products are you bringing in?

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic IPC ADON in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 8 months ago

Great to see another ADON post in IPC in the acute sector. Best of luck Marie-Anne Bruno in filling the position.

Regards

Lenora
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Environmental disinfection using Chlorine dioxide (Tristel) in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 8 months ago

Hello Claire

We continue to use the chlorine disinfectant (Actichlor plus tablets & NADCC granules for spill kits).

Regards

Lenora
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