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Maureen Curley replied to the topic air sampling following HEPA filter change in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Cathy & Anne for your replies,

My gut says to air sample as an extra marker of the quality of the ventilation system but I expect our microbiologist will also recommend that air sampling is not required.

many thanks
Maureen

Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Mrsa Protocals in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months ago

Hi Fiona

We are the same as Cathy and Maureen. In Beacon we previously used the CX powder but changed practice several years ago.

regards
Lenora

Maureen Curley started the topic air sampling following HEPA filter change in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months ago

Hi Everyone,
Is it a requirement to air sample theatres following HEPA filter change? The guidance documents I`ve looked at ( HTMs & ” commissioning & monitoring theatres) don’t advise air sampling following “routine filter” change so is change of HEPA filters considered routine or not considering they are only changed every 5 years or so?

I…[Read more]

Maureen Curley replied to the topic Mrsa Protocals in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months ago

Hi Fiona,

We don’t use CX powder either….chlorhexidine/ skinisan ( pharmacy choice) antiseptic washes & nasal mupiricin.

regards
Maureen

Maureen Curley replied to the topic Mrsa Protocals in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months ago

Hi Fiona,

We don’t use CX powder either….chlorhexidine/ skinisan ( pharmacy choice) antiseptic washes & nasal mupiricin.

regards
Maureen

Julie Cullen started the topic Evaluating training in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 3 months ago

Hi All, I am just wondering how are you all evaluating the training you deliver? We are looking for new ideas. We have done questionnaires previously with little feedback received on the training, more focused on the location etc.

Many thanks

Julie

Mags Moran replied to the topic Infection Prevention & Control Job Social Care setting in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 3 months ago

Hi Orla,

thanks for letting us know about this upcoming post. I really just wanted to wish you the best in your new role, where it takes you!

best wishes,

mags.
(Community Infection Prevention & Control, Donegal)

Mags Moran replied to the topic HIQA Community rep needed….ASAP in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 4 months ago

Hi Cathy,

I would like to place my name ‘in the hat’ for going forward as community rep on the new community standards formulation group-

best wishes,

mags.

Alison Maguinness started the topic IPC Community Post CHO East in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 5 months ago

Hi All,
Is there any possibility that any of you might know of 1 or 2 Nurses who have the Higher Diploma done in the area of Infection Prevention and Control and who are available/interested in working as a Nurses in the Infection Prevention and Control area in CHO East?
There are 2 Temporary post available for 3 months ( perhaps this period…[Read more]

Louise Kenny started the topic Waste Bins in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 5 months ago

I am looking to source good quality bins with a sensor on the lid for operating them. As I work in an area with people with a lot of physical disability they cannot use foot pedal operated bins.
For areas where we are only disposing of hand towels is it ok to have an “open” bin

Thanking you all in advance

Louise Kenny started the topic Waste Bins in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 5 months ago

I am looking to source good quality bins with a sensor on the lid for operating them. As I work in an area with people with a lot of physical disability they cannot use foot pedal operated bins.
For areas where we are only disposing of hand towels is it ok to have an “open” bin

Thanking you all in advance

Mags Moran replied to the topic Isolation poster CRE in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 6 months ago

Hi Edith,

Apologies for the delay in my reply.

I really need to get into a regular habit of checking this site!

We did not use a specific isolation poster outside any of our rooms in which patients colonised with CPE/ CRE are nursed within.

What i did up for the staff was a donning & doffing of the full- length PPE, because it was full length…[Read more]

Mags Moran started the topic No Double Dipping Policy in Environmental Cleaning in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 6 months ago

Hi Everyone,

I have a query in relation to healthcare environmental cleaning.

I am wondering if any of you know if the HSE Cleaning Manual of 2009 is currently being updated? And if yes do you know when it might be available for consultation or in fact final release. While as youa ll know, I cover non- acute settings, it is this manual that has…[Read more]

Alison Maguinness started the topic LRVRE in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 8 months ago

Dear colleague,
We currently have 4 cases of LRVRE on a surgical ward in SVUH. If cases or patients from the affected ward are transferred to another hospital, we will be in contact.
Please be aware of the possibility that patients transferred from SVUH may be colonised with LRVRE.
Kind regards
Alison Maguinness
ADON IPC, SVUH
a.maguinness@st-vincents.ie

Alison Maguinness replied to the topic TCD – MSc Healthcare Infection Management Flyer in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 10 months ago

Apologies I am having difficulty in attaching the flyer as it is a large attachment.
Will sort asap….. Alison

Alison Maguinness started the topic TCD – MSc Helathcare Infection Management Flyer in the forum Miscellaneous 7 years, 10 months ago

Dear all
I’ve attached a copy of the Flyer for the MSc Healthcare Infection Management
run by Trinity College commencing Autumn 2017

Please contact Dr Julie Renwick for further information renwickj@tcd.ie

Kind regards
Alison

Alison Maguinness posted an update in the group Miscellaneous 7 years, 10 months ago

Dear all
The next open meeting of the ISCM is on 24th March
Please follow the lik below for registration
I have attached an abstract registration form and the proposed programme.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/iscm-spring-meeting-2017-non-iscm-member-tickets-31417082339
Alison Maguinness uploaded new file(s): draft_iscm_schedule_spring2017noniscm.pd…[Read more]

Alison Maguinness posted an update in the group Miscellaneous 7 years, 10 months ago

National perinatal Hepatitis B prevention programme report – Feedback required
The attached draft report was developed on behalf of the Health and Wellbeing Division of the HSE by a multidisciplinary group of healthcare professionals. The report outlines the best management of hepatitis B in the perinatal period. I’m sending out the report for c…[Read more]

Alison Maguinness posted an update in the group Miscellaneous 7 years, 11 months ago

BEAUMOUNT HOSPITAL vacancy
Dear all
Part time research Nurse position available in Beaumont Hospital
Details attached
Kind regards
Alison
Alison Maguinness uploaded new file(s): research-nurse-post.pdf to Miscellaneous

Judith Davitt posted an update in the group Miscellaneous 8 years ago

Dear All, just wondered does anyone have a guideline in relation to frequency of updating patient notes. Where do you record your note on the patient and how often do you update it?

Thank you Judith

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