MTW Infection Prevention

Information and updates from the Infection Prevention and Control team at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust.

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Diarrhoea and vomiting bugs, like norovirus, are unpleasant for everyone. If you come down with a case, here is what you can do to reduce the spread. 🤢🚽
🔗 https://t.co/24rcSqx8GC

[APIC @APIC]

Today's IIPW theme is 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 — the heart of infection control.

Every hand wash, every surface disinfected, every piece of PPE used correctly makes a difference. Prevention is proactive — not reactive.

👉 https://t.co/p2BCz8cv17

#IIPW2025 #StandUPPPforIP

[GAMA Healthcare @GamaHealthcare]

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[MTW Infection Prevention @MTWipc]

Celebrating @IIPW25 and @StandUPPPforIPC with a united promotion of best Infection Prevention and Control practice @MTWnhs

[MTW Infection Prevention @MTWipc]

@IIPW, @MTWnhs, @StandUppforIPC promoting a United front in promoting best practices in Infection Prevention and Control

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

This #InternationalInfectionPreventionWeek2025, IPS has free resources to help everyone stay safe.

Use them in your workplace or online to raise awareness and spark conversations.

📖 Find all resources here: https://t.co/5EiG4DNR2E

#IPC #PatientSafety #Healthcare #IIPW2025

[MTW Infection Prevention @MTWipc]

Attending the C.diff Trust -Combatting CDI 2025 conference (on-line)

[MTW Infection Prevention @MTWipc]

Welcoming all to our annual IPC conference @MTWnhs

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

The NHS childhood vaccination schedule protects against many serious illnesses. ⚠️
Check your child's red book or contact your GP practice to ensure they are up to date, and if not, organise appointments for any missed doses. 📱
🔗 https://t.co/mvGRFX9okA

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

"Antibiotic Resistance Poster" by Malaika Sajid captures the fight between antibiotics and bacteria.

With striking visuals, it highlights how human actions fuel #AMR.

A powerful reminder that we must use antibiotics wisely, or resistance will continue to grow.

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

1.7M healthcare-associated infections occur yearly in US hospitals. New work studies antimicrobial-treated scrubs for RNs/PCTs to reduce pathogen acquisition and assess scrub efficacy, patient factors, and satisfaction/adverse events
👩‍⚕️https://t.co/tCRmcaBbc4

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

New study finds 89% of healthcare rooms with #COVID19 patients had detectable airborne virus levels, raising exposure concerns for workers. Attention should be given to treating & managing these spaces to reduce the risk for healthcare workers #Healthcare
https://t.co/8De32FVseT

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

#Measles is still common in many parts of the world. The #MMR vaccine protects against it - you need two doses for full protection. Check your vaccination status and catch up and missed doses via your GP. 📱👩‍⚕️

[MTW Infection Prevention @MTWipc]

Celebrating #WorldHandHygieneDay. Break the chain by performing hand hygiene.

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

🦠Hospital sinks harbour bacteria with the potential to infect patients
🏥This paper examines bacterial growth in the sinks of a newly constructed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during the transition from an established #NICU within the same facility
https://t.co/G5R30gcGOY

[TheUrologyFoundation @TUF_tweets]

Do you or a loved one experience urinary tract infections (UTIs)? We've created a full guide to UTIs, with information on prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Download here: https://t.co/fSkhX42rQH
For more information: https://t.co/REQwpEsTCT

#urology #UTI

[Dr Xin Hui Chan 🕊 @xhschan]

Interesting talk on C. auris by Prof Andy Borman of the Bristol Mycology Reference Laboratory. Additional clades emerging, much more to understand about resistance mechanisms, and the importance of careful individualised infection control 🍄

#fishis24 @HISConf @HIS_infection @biainfection

[Antimicrobial Resistance Fighter Coalition @AMResistance]

Germs spread faster than you think—through hands that touch eyes, noses, surfaces, and food.

Regular #handwashing with soap can break the cycle, prevent infections, and fight #AntimicrobialResistance.

Let’s take action to protect public health!

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

🩸Authors prospectively investigate the role of hospital environment in Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa) nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSIs) during one year in a tertiary-care hospital👇

https://t.co/LoEFTsT4rK

[IPIP @IPIP_Open]

😷German Infection Protection Act and KRINKO recommend nominating an authorized medical specialist in every medical department as an infection prevention link physician
🇩🇪 Study investigates whether this improved orthopaedics/trauma surgery infection rate
https://t.co/z15VuDMF5m