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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
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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] -
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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Louise Kenny replied to the topic Ebola in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Lenora
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Ebola in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months ago
I have not heard of any changes or update Louise. 21 days was the algorithm used in the risk assessment of patients updated June 2018. See link below:
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic dressing over venepuncture site in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months ago
Hello Edith
I would always recommend putting a plaster or small dressing over the venepuncture site. You are breaking the skin and there is a risk of bleeding or infection if the open site gets dirty.
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Fiona Conway replied to the topic Blood culture packs in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 7 months ago
Hi Edith,
We use blood culture packs supplied by Iskus Health that can be customised to your requirements,
Regards,
Fiona
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Noeleen Hallahan started the topic Environmental audits in Dental facilities in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 8 months ago
Hi everyone ,
Would any of you have a dental environmental audit tool that you would be willing to share or if not steer me in the right direction.
Many thanks in advance
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic NIMS FORMS in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 9 months ago
No worries Paru
Hope you got a response to your query re NIMS.
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic NIMS FORMS in the forum Miscellaneous 5 years, 9 months ago
Hello Paru
While I cannot help you with your query, can I just give you a tip that when you press Submit on your message, give it a moment to go as I have received three messages from you. Unfortunately there is no indication that your message has been sent (from your end) unless you go out of the forum and back in again. We are updating the…[Read more]
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Patricia Coughlan joined the group Miscellaneous 5 years, 11 months ago
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Helen Lemass started the topic IPC CNS Staff number in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi all,
we have been asked to feed back re staffing requirements for IPC CNS numbers/acute hospital beds re a Business Case for submission to the National Public Health Emergency Team in the DoH . Can I ask does anyone know what are the recommended figures re IPC CNS ? Also recommendations re ADON/CNM3 in IIPC and are these supernumerary?…[Read more] -
Helen Lemass started the topic IPC CNS Staff number in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi all,
we have been asked to feed back re staffing requirements for IPC CNS numbers/acute hospital beds re a Business Case for submission to the National Public Health Emergency Team in the DoH . Can I ask does anyone know what are the recommended figures re IPC CNS ? Also recommendations re ADON/CNM3 in IIPC and are these supernumerary?…[Read more] -
Helen Lemass started the topic IPC CNS Staff number in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi all,
we have been asked to feed back re staffing requirements for IPC CNS numbers/acute hospital beds re a Business Case for submission to the National Public Health Emergency Team in the DoH . Can I ask does anyone know what are the recommended figures re IPC CNS ? Also recommendations re ADON/CNM3 in IIPC and are these supernumerary?…[Read more] -
Helen Lemass started the topic IPC CNS Staff number in the forum Miscellaneous 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi all,
we have been asked to feed back re staffing requirements for IPC CNS numbers/acute hospital beds re a Business Case for submission to the National Public Health Emergency Team in the DoH . Can I ask does anyone know what are the recommended figures re IPC CNS ? Also recommendations re ADON/CNM3 in IIPC and are these supernumerary?…[Read more] -
Helen Lemass posted an update in the group Miscellaneous 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi all,
we have been asked to feed back re staffing requirements for IPC CNS numbers/acute hospital beds re a Business Case for submission to the National Public Health Emergency Team in the DoH . Can I ask does anyone know what are the recommended figures re IPC CNS ? Also recommendations re ADON/CNM3 in IIPC and are these supernumerary?…[Read more] -
Helen Lemass posted an update in the group Miscellaneous 6 years, 10 months ago
Hi all,
we have been asked to feed back re staffing requirements for IPC CNS numbers/acute hospital beds re a Business Case for submission to the National Public Health Emergency Team in the DoH . Can I ask does anyone know what are the recommended figures re IPC CNS ? Also recommendations re ADON/CNM3 in IIPC and are these supernumerary?…[Read more] -
Alison Maguinness started the topic CNS IPC Post – Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 1 month ago
Dear all
I’ve attached a copy of the ad for CNS IPC in Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Closing date is 5pm Friday 18th November -
Alison Maguinness started the topic CNS IPC Post – Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 1 month ago
Dear all
I’ve attached a copy of the ad for CNS IPC in Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Closing date is 5pm Friday 18th November -
Maureen Curley replied to the topic air sampling following HEPA filter change in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months ago
Hi Ruth,
Many thanks for your reply.The primary filters are inspected and changed more frequently….months as opposed to years as with the HEPA filters.
best wishes
Maureen - Load More