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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Rectal swabs in the forum
Standard Precautions 4 years, 1 month agoReply from Emer:
Hi lenora,We don’t get written consent. Verbally consent is all that’s required. We have had patients who have refused. In that situation we try and get a swab of faeces.
It has never come up in WGH re a Male nurse v a female nurse as an issue.
Regards
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Rectal swabs in the forum
Standard Precautions 4 years, 1 month agoHi all
When taking rectal swabs for CPE/VRE screening do you
(1) get verbal or written consent prior to taking the swab?
(2) is there any reason that a male staff member cannot take a rectal swab from a female patient?
Your views would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Educational videos in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 1 month agoHello all
The Infection Prevention Society (IPS), Ireland Branch and Infection Prevention and Control Ireland (IPCI) have been working on some educational resources for those working in long term residential care facilities in relation to Standard Precautions and Decontamination. We felt that there was a need for these basic infection prevention…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Job Advert Community IPCN in the forum
Miscellaneous 4 years, 1 month agoAll safety changes have to start with me. I may not be able to change others, but I can change myself”.
HBS Recruit has advertised a recruitment campaign for HBS09447 Community Infection Prevention and Control Nurse.
Open for applications: Wednesday, 18 November 2020.Closing date: Wednesday, 09 December 2020 at 3pm.
Full details on th…[Read more] -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Acetic Acid in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 4 years, 1 month agoMessage re drains: Rafaela
“Hi Lenora, I’m also looking for a procedure for drain cleaning. Did you have any luck? I’ve spoken to Paz Aranega (Water systems microbiologist – PHE) and she explained that a variety of treatments have claimed to reduce biofilm in drainage systems. However, they do not have validation in more general use, once the…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Hand hygiene stands in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 4 years, 1 month agoSent on behalf of Claire Dowling:
Please respond to Claire directly if company names used.
I am trying to source hand hygiene stands for our Hospital Foyer, our space is limited.
Have you any idea where I could source stands?
Our ABHR suppliers do not supply such stands.
Thank you.
Kind Regards,
Claire
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Webinar for Robotic Process Automation – analysis & interpretation of lab result in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 1 month agoSent on behalf of Jincy Jerry: RPA zoom today at 2pm
Hi Lenora,
Could you please forward this webinar to all Infection Control nurses, as many of them will find it useful to implement automation for downloading microbiology results. HSE is rolling out a centre of excellence for all hospitals and this webinar will help them to touch base with key…[Read more] -
Lenora Leonard started the topic Webinar for Robotic Process Automation – analysis & interpretation of lab result in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 1 month agoThis webinar will cover the following topics:
1. The potential for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) for analysis and interpretation of lab results for all disciplines and a Brief Introduction
The Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) team in the Mater hospital, Dublin have successfully implemented RPA for processing of microbiology results for a…[Read more] -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Audit tool – PPE in the forum
Audits and Care Bundles 4 years, 1 month agoSent on behalf of Liz Winters (Tullamore):
Hi all
Just wondering if any of our IPCN colleagues would have an audit tool for auditing current practice for donning and doffing PPE
Thanks for your assistance
Regards
LizLiz Winters
Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
Clinical Nurse Manager 2
Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Webinar for palliative care services in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 1 month agoHPSC Webinar Invitation: COVID-19: Infection Prevention and Control Guidance for Palliative Care Services
Date: Friday, 13th November 2020 from 12-1pm
Presented by: Prof Martin Cormican, National HCAI AMR Clinical Lead, National AMRIC Team
Mary McKenna, Infection Prevention and Control Nursing, National AMRIC TeamPre-register for the w…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Job Advert IPC Nurse Specialist in the forum
Miscellaneous 4 years, 1 month agoHello all
We are currently advertising a new role for infection prevention and control nursing specialist.
I’m wondering if you would be aware of anyone in your network who made be interested in the role?
We have advertised the role on our jobs boards, the INMO website and through our own networks.
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Job Request for IPC Audit in the forum
Miscellaneous 4 years, 1 month agoJob request for IPC Audit:
I am looking for someone to carry out an infection control audit in one of our Nursing Homes, if your organisation is not available, can you recommend someone?Kind regards
Susan
S McLaverty
HR Director
Gormanston Wood, Gormanston, Co. Meath, K32NA71
T: +353 1 841 0494 F: +353 1 841 0491
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Webinar for visitations in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 1 month agoWebinar Invitation: HPSC COVID-19 Guidance Updates and Q&As for Visitations to Community Healthcare Facilities and Acute HospitalsTo include: In-patiient Visits to Residential Care Facilities, Disability Services Housing Units and Acute Hospitals Q&As
Date: Friday, 30th October from 12-1pm
Present…[Read more]
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Lenora Leonard started the topic International IPC Week 18-24 October in the forum
Standard Precautions 4 years, 2 months agoHello all
Don’t forget its International Infection Prevention Week 18-24th October.
Theme: “We love our IPCs”
Lots of ideas and resources on this website.
http://professionals.site.apic.org/iipw/promotional-toolkit/
regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Webinar re COVID Testing in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 2 months agoInvitation: HPSC COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Webinar Guidance for Healthcare Staff Who Provide COVID-19 Testing
Date: Friday 23rd October from 12-1pm
Presented by: Prof Martin Cormican, National HCAI AMR Clinical Lead, National AMRIC Team
Mary McKenna, Infection Prevention and Control Nursing, National AMRIC Team
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Webinar for OPD & Home Visits in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 2 months agoInvitation: HPSC COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Webinar Guidance for Primary Care Outpatient Services and Healthcare Visits in the Home Setting
Date: Friday16th October from 12-1pm
Presented by: Prof Martin Cormican, National HCAI AMR Clinical Lead, National AMRIC Team
Mary Mc Kenna, Infection Prevention and Control Nursing, Na…[Read more] -
Lenora Leonard started the topic Webinar Guidance for staff in Mental Healthcare Services in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 2 months agoInvitation: HPSC COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Webinar Guidance for staff in Mental Healthcare Services
Topics: IPC Guidance and framework to support resumption of services
Admissions transfers and discharge guidance
Testing and isolation measures
Visiting Guidance
Questions and qu…[Read more] -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Long Sleeve gowns in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 2 months agoSent on behalf of Dorothy Kealy:
Hi Tracy
The national guidelines on PPE use recommends long sleeve gowns for all high level contact during the pandemic.Dorothy
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Alison Maguinness replied to the topic Long Sleeve gowns in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 2 months agoLenora
The difficulty is the different types of gowns and aprons that have been supplied especially directly from the Far East, these are loosely boxed so the trolley outside the door had had to be used, to avoid the box on the floor. Previously our long sleeve gowns came packed singularly within a holder that can be wall mounted.
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Job Advert IPCN in TUH in the forum
Miscellaneous 4 years, 2 months agoHello all
Shaini in TUH is advertising for an IPCN in TUH. Please contact Shaini for further details.Shaini Paul Mathew
Assistant Director of Nursing
Infection Prevention and ControlTel: 014143938/2061
Email: shaini.mathew@tuh.ie
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