ELHT_IPC

Official Twitter account for the Infection Control Team at ELHT!
Putting patient safety at the heart of everything we do

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the spread of disease and prevent infections.
🧼 Use soap and warm water
⏲ Make sure to wash your hands for more than 20 seconds
#Handhygieneday2022 #InfectionPrevention #CleanHands

[Kevin McGee @KMcG_CEO]

Well done Laura, your efforts are truly inspiring! #ELHTfamily @well_team @ELHT_NHS

This was great to read ➡️ https://t.co/Xmce4RMfUT

[Lancashire County Council IPC @LCCIPC]

In the run up to World #HandHygiene Day on 5th May 2021 please refresh yourselves and your setting with the @WHO 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene...

[ELHT_IPC @ElhtIpc]

Today we sent our lovely IPC Matron @IPC_RNewby 👩‍⚕️on a road trip to @GreatOrmondSt to learn about the 'Gloves are off' campaign🥊and to fill her brain with new ideas on how to reduce inappropriate glove usage and improve care and safety of our patients #gloveaware #glovesareoff

[Rachel Newby RN SCPHN IPCN @IPC_RNewby]

Do you really need to don those gloves? Think twice for climate change #gloveaware

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

UPDATE on coronavirus (#COVID19) testing in the UK:

As of 2PM on Tuesday 18 February 2020, a total of 4,916 tests have concluded:

4,907 were confirmed negative.
9 positive.

Updates will be published at 2PM daily.

For latest information visit:
▶️ https://t.co/VdU3Lzcrhl

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Got a question about novel coronavirus? #COVID19
Check out our Q&A blog: https://t.co/vvIWp72flo

[ELHT_IPC @ElhtIpc]

The latest @PHE_uk advice for our patients, visitors and staff to follow. #coronavirus #catchitbinitkillit #infectioncontrol

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Stay up to date with the government's latest novel #coronavirus advice: https://t.co/yh5sOLo2MB
#COVID19

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

UPDATE on #coronavirus testing in the UK:

As of 2pm on Wednesday 5 February 2020, a total of 468 tests have concluded

466 were confirmed negative.
2 positive.

Updates will be published at 2pm daily until further notice.

For latest information visit:
▶️ https://t.co/CZh5JdyN2Q

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

CORONAVIRUS: PUBLIC INFORMATION
Please read and share the latest information and advice on novel #coronavirus ➡️ https://t.co/PCaGIfx68C

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

CORONAVIRUS: PUBLIC INFORMATION

Please read and share the latest information and advice on novel #coronavirus ➡️https://t.co/HdLMY6wv7K

Stay up to date by following @PHE_uk and @DHSCgovuk

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

CORONAVIRUS: 1/2 We have put in place proportionate, precautionary measures building on those already in place in Wuhan and are closely monitoring the situation. A Port Health team is meeting each direct flight from Wuhan to provide advice and support to those that feel unwell...

[Michelle Brown @mabrown10001]

Yep..a staggering 15.8m predicted for this yr (15m last yr) at a cost of £0.5m+ & a far greater cost to the environment. Our aim to reduce this has been initiated by @yvonnehelmelht1 & our critical care team, working with infection control/clinical ed. More to follow! #GlovesOff

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

My name is E. coli... read about the mode of spread, habitat and what you can do to prevent it: https://t.co/WkPrwUsTR7 #InfectionPrevention week 2019

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

"I had my flu jab this morning – make sure you get yours this year." – PM @BorisJohnson

➡️ https://t.co/U24Bfja6wq

[ELHT_IPC @ElhtIpc]

Are you getting into the #halloweenspirit ?👻🎃
#infectionprevention #FluFighter @ELHT_NHS