Members – IPC Ireland

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

Lenora Leonard started the topic Disposable ear pieces for stethoscopes in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 8 months ago

Hello IPCIreland members

When dedicating stethoscopes in patient rooms, staff do not like to use them due to the earpiece being difficult to clean.

Do any of you use disposable ear pieces for stethoscopes? If yes could you please private message me the name of your supplier?

Thanks

Lenora

Beacon

Lenora Leonard started the topic Happy Easter in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 8 months ago

Wishing all my colleagues a Happy Easter during these crazy times.

Enjoy the long weekend & I hope you get LOTS of Easter Eggs.

Regards

Lenora

IPC Manager

Beacon

Lenora Leonard started the topic IPC Nurse Job in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 9 months ago

Hello IPCIreland members

Beacon hospital is recruiting an IPC Nurse. Please see http://www.beaconhospital.ie, careers or click on link https://app.occupop.com/shared/job/infection-prevention-control-clinical-nu-M77Q/

You can telephone me from Monday 22nd March should you have any questions 087-2431808.

Kind regards

Lenora

IPC Manager

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Patricia Coughlan started the topic IPC Post Galway Hospice in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 9 months ago

Dear IPCI Members,

I hope that you are all keeping well.

Galway Hospice are seeking to recruit a part time IPCN, further information can be sought from

Ann Dolan,

Director of Human Resources

Galway Hospice logo

Ann Dolan | Director of HR | Galway Hospice Foundation

adolan@galwayhospice.ie
Tel: 091 770 868 | Fax: 091 752 064 |…[Read more]

Patricia Coughlan replied to the topic International Women’s Day 8th March 2021 in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 9 months ago

Thanks Lenora
A good day to remember all the work of women in the world of IPC.
Hope you have a great day
Trisha

Lenora Leonard started the topic International Women’s Day 8th March 2021 in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 9 months ago

Dear IPCIreland Members

Wishing all my female colleagues Happy International Women’s Day. Your work and devotion to IPC over the last 14 months has been exemplary.

Hope you are all spoiled today.

Regards

Lenora

IPC Manager

Beacon

Lenora Leonard started the topic New Building in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 9 months ago

Hello IPCIreland Members

Beacon hospital are planning new wards and theatres and I’m looking for innovative IPC suggestions to improve and reduce HCAI.

All views, wacky or not will be welcomed.

Regards

Lenora

IPC Manager

Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Feminine waste bins in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 10 months ago

Good morning Tracy

Not only did I get your message but I got your font style, font size, language etc. I’ll look into the formatting of the message as something as changed in the discussion emails.

In relation to your query, I cannot help as we have had no issue with Feminine Hygiene but hopefully someone else can advise.

Stay…[Read more]

Tracy Doherty started the topic Feminine waste bins in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 10 months ago

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Lenora Leonard started the topic Fit-testing in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 3 years, 10 months ago

Hello all

In hospitals that are fit-testing, what do you advise staff who have beards and CANNOT be fit-tested?

Are they removed from the area? Recommended not to work with patients with COVID? Cannot intubate or extubate patients? etc.

Please can you advise.

Regards

Lenora

IPC Manager

Beacon

Lenora Leonard started the topic MSc. TCD Programme Healthcare Infection in the forum Miscellaneous 3 years, 10 months ago

Hello all

Please find attached flyer for the TCD MSc. Healthcare Infection Programme. Applications open now to start September 2021. Details on flyer.

Stay Safe

Regards

Lenora

IPC Manager,

Beacon Hospital

Lenora Leonard replied to the topic IV Teams in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years ago

Good morning Judith

We don’t have an IV team in Beacon; we do have a phlebotomy service that take bloods from inpatients in the mornings but they do not manage IVs. I think SJH have an IV team and have completed a lot of work on IV Management, surveillance and education.

Kind regards

Lenora

Chair IPCIreland

Lenora Leonard started the topic job Advert WGH in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years ago

Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention & Control
Reference: WGH202030
Section: Nursing and Midwifery Jobs
Closing Date: Friday, 11th December 2020 @5pm

Rezoom Link
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/15644/

Lenora Leonard started the topic Nurse Heros Concert in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years ago

Sent on behalf of Margaruite O’Connor:

Dear colleagues,

FYI – Celebrities are honouring Nurse Heroes with an all-star worldwide concert on Thursday, November 26, 2020 (US – Thanksgiving Day).

See link : https://live.nurseheroes.org/ for detail , and please share with your staff – It has a “Watch Later” option – so staff can enjoy when off…[Read more]

Lenora Leonard started the topic Job Advert Community IPCN in the forum Miscellaneous 4 years, 1 month ago

All safety changes have to start with me. I may not be able to change others, but I can change myself”.

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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 ago

Message 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]

Lenora Leonard started the topic Hand hygiene stands in the forum Environment, Equipment & Products 4 years, 1 month ago

Sent 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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