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Qualitative fit testing

Good morning The HSE released a notice in December advising the nebuliser On qualitative fit testing kits should be submerged in disinfectant between use. I’m hoping to get some information on suitable disinfectants for cleaning of nebulisers wi...


COVID Precautions in Higher Education

Hello, I have been working in Higher Education for 4 months having been a clinician prior to that. Where I work calls itself COVID Secure but I'm not sure this is feasible. Can I ask what measures other universities are taking to protect staff and st...


Covid vaccine mythbuster video

Hi all,  my CEO reckons there is a government C-19 mythbuster video.  I've just spent 30 mins looking ... can anyone help me find it please? Thank you


Staff should have access to information in relation to safe sharps practice

Training and Education - Provision of Information for StaffStaff should have access to information in relation to safe sharps practice. The information provided to staff will include:The risks from injuries involving medical sharpsRelevant legal duti...


Designated Care Homes & curtain cleaning

HiDoes anyone have any guidance on curtain cleaning in designated care homes?Obviously fabric is lower risk but the process of taking down & putting curtains back up is a risk in itself.So would be interested to see what others are doingThanks


FFP3 Masks COVID Confirmed & Suspected

Hi All,Has anyones trust upgraded from FRSM to FFP3 on COVID confirmed & suspected areas, if so what reasons have been cited? 


Hands, Face, Space!

I am locate the original reference source for the statement, Hands, Face, Space which is used by HM Government. I wonder if anyone can offer me any advice regarding my locating such. Paul Elliott.


IPC 08

Hi I am trying to get hold of a IPC document which has been issued recently and concerns the use of gaseous ozone as a room disinfectant following cleaning. I believe its IPC 08. Thanks Jackie


Ecomist - using hypochlorous acid and sodium hypochlorite mix

I have been informed that some NHS Acute and Ambulance Trusts are using this technology to help decontaminate the environment, grateful for any user insight on the product and its application in your setting.  Thank you Suzanne Morris


Annual IPC Audit Programmes

HelloI hope everyone is keeping well this is my first time posting on the IPS forum. I have 2 questions that I wanted other IPC colleagues thoughts on:1) With the demands of COVID-19 what are your trusts doing in place of infection prevention an...