Hello all
Please note the following approved documents are now live on HPSC:

V1.1 – Framework – Interim HSE Guidance on Infection Prevention and Control as at 10/08/2020
V1.1 Interim Guidance on Infection Prevention and Control for the Health Service Executive 2020 as at 10/08/2020
V5. Infection Control Guiding Principles for Buildings Acute…[Read more]

Hello all

Anyone using Acetic Acid down your drains?

If yes what concentration do you use, for how long do you leave it and what is your frequency for using it?

Thank you in advance.

Kind regards

Lenora

Hello IPCIreland Members

Any of you allowing fabric face masks for use by staff in your hospitals?

kind regards

Lenora

Chair

IPCIreland

Dear Colleague/s,
The Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick wishes to announce the launch of a new Master’s degree programme (please see flyer attached and link here), and to advise below of a suite of infection prevention and control continuing professional education (CPE) o…[Read more]

Thank you to Joanna & Margaruite, MUH, Cork for forwarding these articles on Face-visors.

Hello IPCIreland members

Can you please advise if any of your administration staff in clinical areas (where there is no perspex screen) wear face visors instead of masks?

We are having problems with masks especially during phone-calls.

Regards

Lenora

Chair IPCIreland

Update to FIS/HIS 2020 Conference
HIS have had to adapt their Annual Conference so that it is now fully online and the dates have changed.
Please see details attached or go to website. 
https://his.org.uk/training-events/fis-his-2020 
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland

Sent on behalf of Justin:

Which hand hygiene wipes are hospitals for patients e.g. pre meals?Kind Regards,Justin Valiakalayil,CNS, IP&CMayo university Hospital

Hello Members

ADON IPC required in TUH.  See attachment for further information.

Kind regards

Lenora

Hello all

Please find enclosed document as discussed on zoom today.

Kind regards

Lenora

Chair IPCIreland

HBS Recruit has advertised a recruitment campaign for HBS09126 Director of Nursing 4 Assistant (Infection Prevention & Control) HSE CHOs National Go Live Wednesday 8th July 2020

Open for applications:  Wednesday 8th July 2020.

Closing date: Wednesday 29th July  at 12 noon.

Full details on these campaigns – Application Form, Additional C…[Read more]

Hello all

Great zoom yesterday with lots of discussion.

Please find enclosed audit tool for PPE that Margaruite was discussing (Thanks Margaruite)

Kind regards

Lenora

Chair IPCIreland

Hello all

Please find enclosed a nice read about the environment & COVID from Jincy and the Mater IPC Team.

Kind regards

Lenora

Chair IPCIreland

Hello all
NOT ENDORSED by IPCIreland, but following our discussion on last week’s zoom on procedure rooms and air changes, please find enclosed information on air disinfection units.

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland

Sent on behalf of Fiona Ryan:
Hi,
I am looking for some guidance in relation to the direction of folds/ pleats in surgical masks. Has anyone had any issues with this? Can anyone direct me towards a reference?
Much appreciated,
Fiona.

Sent on behalf of Noeleen Sheridan:
I have an issue with sourcing pouch sanitisers can anyone recommend same as I have being told that we have to refill pouches , I would appreciate your expertise please
Regards
Noeleen