DCHS Infection Prevention & Control Team

Hi welcome to the DCHS Infection Prevention & Control team page. We are a small team of 4 who cover the whole of the Derbyshire community.

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We now have 7 confirmed cases of monkey pix in the UK. Do you know how it is transmitted and the symptoms?

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We are trying to make a record of where the light boxes are across DCHS. Please can you let the IP&C team know if you are in possession of one please.

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It won’t be long until it’s world hand hygiene day. Looking forward to seeing what our IP&C champions have install.

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If you require an asymptomatic covid contact PCR test, please follow the attached link https://t.co/ge5FXpBxFj

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The IP&C team are covering weekends 08:30-16:30hrs. Though the triage line is not be manned during this time, should you need to contact the IP&C team at a weekend, please phone the on-call manager who will forward your query to us. You can also send any queries to our inbox.

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Please see guidance for Christmas decorations 2021.

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A gentle reminder. If you touch your face/face mask whilst at work please decontaminate your hands. See DCHS COVID SOP for tips on how to stop yourself touching your face

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As we are fast approaching the festive season, the IP&C team have put together some guidance on celebrating safely with colleagues. 🎄🎄🎄

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Health Service journal has revealed that DCHS NHS Trust is No.1 for staff uptake of the COVID vaccine across all trusts in the country. What an amazing achievement!

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Do you know when it is and isn’t appropriate to use alcohol gel?

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It’s Antimicrobial awareness week. Have you become an antibiotic guardian yet? https://t.co/r4y2J7iufz

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The world Antimicrobial awareness week is 18th-25th November. You can find helpful resources in the link below
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Three million people have now received their COVID-19 booster vaccine. Thank you to our incredible NHS colleagues and everyone involved in the vaccine rollout. 💙

Find out if you're eligible. https://t.co/1e3nCAUFcB

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It’s easy for us to pass on COVID-19 or flu viruses without knowing. This winter there are two essential vaccines you’ll need to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Find out if you’re eligible now at https://t.co/Znt4BcmoMe

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Do you know what to do if a patient has loose stools?

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As part of International Infection Prevention week, the team want to recognise our wonderful IP&C champions.

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As it's International Infection Prevention Week, the IP&C team thought it would be fun to share a few gross facts about germs.

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It's international IP&C week. How about doing one of our word searches?

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16th-23rd October is International Infection Prevention Week. We would love to hear from you about why you think your team has the best IP&C champion. Please send your nominations to the IP&C inbox. We would love to hear of any activities you have planned for the week too

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A reminder that the little things make a big difference! Please could all staff ensure that masks are worn (unless eating!) and that we maintain a 2 metre distance from our colleagues wherever possible whilst we are at work. Thankyou