Members Forum


Repatriation swabbing

Can I just ask what trusts are doing with regard to repatriation screening if anything as we are looking at a couple of our policies. Thank you 


PSIRF

Just wondering how IPC colleagues are doing with the PSIRF methodology and ownership by clinical teams. Thanks 


Scissors for removing outer dressings in patients own Homes

With current topic around sustainability we have been asked in IPC about scissors in patients own homes being reused to allow outer dressings to be removed then decontaminated with universal wipe. Whilst reprocessing is not guidance for single use de...


Equipment Stores and decontamination washing machines

Hi, Has anyone been involved in the re-design of any equipment stores and/or the purchase of a decontamination washing machine for equipment? It would be great to speak to someone with experience. Many Thanks


Community Nursing IPC audits

We are trying to develop an audit tool for healthcare workers such as community nurses to assure care in the domiciliary setting. Does anyone havean audit tool which covers this setting which they could share.Additionally we found that variety of con...


Immunisations and Vaccinations

Hi, I am writing an Imms & Vaccs plan for a borough council, I wonder if anyone has any examples of integrated plans they have worked with or ideas to take forward? Thanks.


IPC Courses

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone knows of any good IPC Courses for new IPC Nurses. 


Gloves off campaign

We have launched our Gloves off campaign trust wide in February, but I am finding it challenging to get staff engaged in some Paediatric areas specialty Intensive Care and Neonates. Could anyone share their experiences in these areas and any resource...


Audits for Crisis Prevention Houses and other Bedded community settings

Hi all, does anyone use a specific audit tool for Crisis Prevention houses or any other bedded community settings? We have a mental health IPC annual audit tool but primarily for inpatient settings and would be helpful to benchmark with other MH trus...


Waste bins in shared bathrooms/en-suites

Does any trust use non foot operated waste bins. a number of patients have had falls in bathrooms attempting to use foot pedal to dispose of waste. just reaching out to ask.