Laura O’ Sullivan

Wexford General Hospital 🏥 Infection Prevention & Control 🦠

[HSE HR @HSE_HR]

The flu vaccine is strongly recommended for all healthcare workers. The COVID-19 vaccine is recommended for some healthcare workers at risk of severe illness.

Find your local staff vaccination clinic: https://t.co/0swxG0APcV

[Wexford General Hospital @WexGenHosp]

Updated - Wexford General Hospital as part of the @HSEDubSouthEast Region Flu Outbreak Notice.

https://t.co/ThKwNlg7eW

[Wexford General Hospital @WexGenHosp]

Job opportunity! @WexGenHosp as part of the @HSEDubSouthEast Region are currently recruiting for the post of Assistant Director of Nursing - IPC.

Applications close on Wednesday 03rd December 2025 @ 15:00 p.m.

Further detail can be found @ https://t.co/6IgKrOcLHr

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

This study evaluates bacterial contamination of ultrasound probes in EDs, considering hospital types and cleaning methods. https://t.co/zxhk41lLqk

[RTÉ Brainstorm @RTEBrainstorm]

Why we need to rethink our sinks. The sink splash zone are a big part of the problem behind the rise (and rise) of superbugs in hospitals. By @Dfitzhughes @RCSI_Irl @Researchirel https://t.co/sBvJTwWgzF

[IPIP @IPIP_Open]

🚽Nosocomial outbreaks with #MultidrugResistant bacteria with probable reservoir in hospital toilets & drainage systems are increasing
🪠Authors investigate an increase in bacteraemia with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella oxytoca #AMR
https://t.co/Abdi6v7LoP

[Wexford General Hospital @WexGenHosp]

Job opportunity! Wexford General Hospital are recruiting for an Assistant Director of Nursing (Band 1) – Infection Prevention & Control.

Deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 02ndSeptember 2025 @ 15:00 p.m.

Further information can be found @ https://t.co/vEyWR4PAfF

[Laura O’ Sullivan @LauraOSul3]

Hand Hygiene Awareness Day @WexGenHosp 2025 #handhygiene #WGH #AMRIC #IPC

[CNO's Office @chiefnurseIRE]

I would like to thank all our amazing nurses and student nurses across Ireland for your care, compassion and commitment. I would also like to acknowledge our nursing colleagues globally on this special day. #IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay2025

[Laura O’ Sullivan @LauraOSul3]

IPCI Conference 2025 #IPCI #infectionprevention @IPCI5 @GemmaShower @msmidz @emerward

[Jon Otter @jonotter]

Really enjoyed @philnorville's Journal Club talk today; some future perspectives on environmental cleaning and disinfection: far UV, probiotic disinfection, CLEEN study, training & eduction, biofilms, and more! Well worth watching back if you missed it: https://t.co/KeeMdPYa2A

[Laura O’ Sullivan @LauraOSul3]

ANTT International Conference 2024 #ANTT @SRowleyANTT_org @emrsa15

[Jon Otter @jonotter]

I've been thinking a lot about peripheral venous catheters and how we can reduce risks of complications including BSIs. Here's what I've come up with so far:
Talk (thanks @IPC_Partners): https://t.co/gwYoQN0NGA
Blog: https://t.co/KgMswUadzE
Slides: https://t.co/Hj6xS79GzO #iipw

[Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland @NMBI_ie]

Today, we are proud to mark International Day of the Nurse 2024.

We value the contribution that nurses make to society in Ireland and around the world. Thanks to all nurses and student nurses who do such incredible work.

@GSGerShaw @chiefnurseIRE @LouiseMcB_lyit #IND2024

[HSE Ireland @HSELive]

Did you know? Cleaning your hands is one of the best ways to prevent picking up infections. You can use soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitiser: https://t.co/jPZk2Bvagh

#HandHygiene | #BackToBasics

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

It’s World #HandHygiene Day!

Today we’re sharing our knowledge about why hand hygiene is so important in health care and how you can play your part.

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! 💧�It’s World #HandHygiene Day!

Today we’re sharing our knowledge about why hand hygiene is so important in health care and how you can play your part.

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! 💧�It’s World #HandHygiene Day!

Today we’re sharing our knowledge about why hand hygiene is so important in health care and how you can play your part.

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! 💧�It’s World #HandHygiene Day!

Today we’re sharing our knowledge about why hand hygiene is so important in health care and how you can play your part.

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! 💧�It’s World #HandHygiene Day!

Today we’re sharing our knowledge about why hand hygiene is so important in health care and how you can play your part.

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! 💧🧼

[Laura O’ Sullivan @LauraOSul3]

IPC Ireland Conference 2024 @IPCI5

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

💊Authors assess impact of #COVID19 on healthcare associated infection #HCAI & antimicrobial use during the late stages of the pandemic
🏥COVID patients could be at higher risk of HCAI due to underlying clinical conditions & higher healthcare needs
https://t.co/eD4ZGW9VRH

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

🤔How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces?

🦠New review suggests common pathogens of concern to IPC can survive or persist on inanimate surfaces for months, and recommend a risk-based approach to cleaning and disinfection practices

https://t.co/OyiAMxG2vl

[Laura O’ Sullivan @LauraOSul3]

Infection prevention and control policy implementation for CPE: a cross-sectional national survey of healthcare workers reveals knowledge gaps and suboptimal practices - Journal of Hospital Infection https://t.co/z5prSNx4Ni