Infection Prevention

The official Twitter account of Wye Valley NHS Trust Infection Prevention Team.

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

🧡 Infection Prevention week is about celebrating everyone who works to prevent infection & protect lives.

WVT is proud to be part of a community that’s committed to making a difference every day for our patients.

Our staff have been involved in #IIPW2025 @WyeValleyNHS

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

Infection prevention isn’t just for health and social care professionals, it’s for everyone. 🦠

Together, we can all make a difference — and move towards our vision:
💙 A world where no person is harmed by a preventable infection.

#IIPW2025 @WyeValleyNHS #InfectionPrevention

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

🧡 It’s International Infection Prevention Week 2025!

We are celebrating WVT staff who work to prevent infection & protect lives.

Their commitment, innovation & collaboration make a difference every single day.

We’re thankful for all that they do. 💙

#IIPW2025 @WyeValleyNHS

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

The fabulous staff at Ross Community Hospital are joining in the “fun” with the educational “To glove or not to glove” game. #AmazingWVTstaff showing their dedication to preventing infections.

@WyeValleyNHS

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay

Practicing good #handhygiene in healthcare helps prevent a range of infectious diseases and save lives.

#cleanhandsafecare
#itsinyourhands

@WyeValleyNHS

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

@WyeValleyNHS This is a fabulous opportunity for our local community to work with Trust staff to review clinical areas .

Thank you to all involved

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

@WyeValleyNHS
have started the Hand hygiene promotion early ahead of World Hand hygiene day 5th May🖐️

Great engagement with staff learning the facts & figures relating to hand hygiene plus the benefits of being #glovesoff

#cleanhands
#HigherLower
@LucyFlanagan70
@paul_clinell

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

@WyeValleyNHS have started the Hand hygiene promotion early ahead of World Hand hygiene day 5th May 🖐️

Great engagement with staff learning the facts & figures relating to hand hygiene plus the benefits of being #glovesoff

#cleanhands
#HigherLower
@LucyFlanagan70 @paul_clinell

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

The infection prevention team is excited in be at the #DeconUK24 Conference today.

Listening to engaging & interesting discussions.

Ensuring that WVT is delivering the highest quality care.

#CleanSafeCare

@WyeValleyNHS
@KirstyLouMorgan

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

The WVT Infection Prevention Team is learning about best practices in wound care & surgical site surveillance.
Supported by the fabulous WVT Theatre Team.

Very insightful.

#AmazingWVTstaff

@WyeValleyNHS
#OneTogether2024

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

@WyeValleyNHS were spreading love not bugs today during the IPC #loveyourwipes roadshow
Love to all that got involved

❤️Roses are red
🩶Dust is 50 shades of grey
🧼Use your wipes effectively
🦠 To wipe them germs away

#wyeclean #cleancare @GamaHealthcare @paul_clinell

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

#AntimicrobialResistance is something we all need to be aware of and understand the impact it could have. Help #KeepAntibioticsWorking by only using them when prescribed by a healthcare professional & making sure to finish taking the full course of antibiotics. #WAAW

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

World Antimicrobial Awareness week commenced today with the theme: ‘Preventing antimicrobial resistance together’

Find out how you can get involved by visiting https://t.co/lOXsXzkHOs

#InfectionPrevention #IPC #WAAW #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #HandleWithCare

[NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire @NHS_HW]

When leaving hospital, specialist transport is only available to patients in exceptional circumstances... and a morning discharge is to be expected.

Whether you're go by car, taxi, community or public transport, help us get you #HomeForLunch by planning your journey in advance.

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

Happy HallowClean 2023 @WyeValleyNHS

Let’s say Boo! to the bugs and say Ghoul-bye to clutter this Halloween 🎃

Think-
Clean hands 🙌
Clean kit 🩺
Clean space 🏥

#Pulltogether #WyeClean @LucyFlanagan70

[Lindsey Mclean @go_mclean]

One of the most underrepresented impacts of discharge waits is the impact of ambulances waiting at ‘the front door’ If you can help get a friend or relative home early in the day please do - you never know when you might be the one waiting for that ambulance. @WyeValleyNHS

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

@IPS_Infection @3MUK @SaferSurgeryUK @club_csc @CollegeODP @LewisLucie 👀

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

Vaccination 💉 is a highly effective & safe way of preventing communicable diseases.

Vaccines can decrease the severity of illness & risk of hospitalisation & even death.

The infection prevention team have been vaccinated against Flu & Covid.

#IIPW23
@WyeValleyNHS

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

The last few days staff @WyeValleyNHS have celebrated the Fundamentals of IPC … from risk assessments to PPE

🦠#assessCPE
🤔Think BINGO for MRSA
💩Sample 5-7 stools
💉 Remove invasive device need
😷 Mask Etiquette
🧤Take Gloves off

#pulltogether #IPC

[Infection Prevention @IP_WVT]

The #AmazingWVTstaff in Leominster & Bromyard Community Hospitals have been getting involved in International Infection Prevention Week.

Playing our “Glove or no glove” game & ensuring best practices are always undertaken.🧤

@WyeValleyNHS