Joe IPC

infection Prevention Nurse- former infection research nurse and infectious diseases nurse.

[LTHT_IPC @IpcLtht]

Visit to L03 today - a clear visual in place to help with the appropriate segregation of waste - A great idea #criticalcare team!

@LeedsHospitals #IPC

[LTHT_IPC @IpcLtht]

A really useful reminder at the sink on entrance to J29 of the parts of the hands most commonly missed when performing hand hygiene. ✋🏻

@LTHT_SIM @LeedsHospitals #IPC #handhygiene

[LTHT_IPC @IpcLtht]

L31 in @Leeds_Childrens have added a clean your phone spot to the entrance of the ward.

This recognises that mobile phones can be at risk of passing on microorganisms.

Brilliant initiative from the team.

@LeedsHospitals

[LTHT_IPC @IpcLtht]

Members of the Infection Prevention Team on a national training day learning the correct process and PPE for HCID (high consequence infectious diseases) in order to facilitate local training. @LeedsHospitals @LTHTCorpNurse @IPS_Yorkshire @HCID_training

[LTHT_IPC @IpcLtht]

Our dear team member Mel is retiring after 43 years of service in the NHS!

Fortunately for us she’s coming back after a well earned break!

@LeedsHospitals
#IPC

[LTHT_IPC @IpcLtht]

Celebrating our senior nurse Sues amazing achievement of 30 years of service, 24 of which with IPC. Congratulations Sue and thank you for all you do!!

@LTHTCorpNurse
@LeedsHospitals
@suzymac69

[Sue McMullen @suzymac69]

Lovely to join colleagues from PICU on their Infection Prevention Study Day. Good to share knowledge and network. Great piece of collaborative work tackling overuse of gloves. #makeinfectionpreventionyourintention #5moments #handhygiene @Leeds_Childrens @LeedsHospitals

[LTHT_IPC @IpcLtht]

IPC are really looking forward to hosting the infection prevention link worker study day for #LTHT staff on 24.05.23.

We will be presenting on a range of subjects including alert organisms, source isolation, antimicrobial stewardship and outbreak management.

@LeedsHospitals

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

I’m promoting the Professional Nurse Advocate service at #LGI Jubilee wing today! #LTHT Includes sweets and raffle prize! #PNA

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

@drjanefreeman Love the hashtag ☺️

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

I can’t look at this drink without instantly thinking about it being 9pm on a night shift but oooooooh if you feeling a little under the weather 😋🤤

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

I found this locker outside our office TODAY - the date on the request made me chuckle.

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

@stephen_pirkle Thank you, shes very itchy but otherwise ok. Yes it does the rounds In nurseries so we do see it as best to get it early on. I was vaccinated myself as it seemed to missed opportunities when I was younger..a definite test for it’s effectiveness!

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

Our 19 month old daughter has been hit with chickenpox this weekend. Applying the calamine lotion is a challenge as she’s so nimble and has extensive knowledge of hiding places!

[Dave 💙 @drfrocester]

NHS life.

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

@RnInfection Thank you!☺️

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

Great to be presented with our #IPC teams #timetoshine award for special recognition of our work over the last year #LTHT ☺️

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

@GillianHodgson9 Thank you Gillian - you too 😊

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

@SureWash Thank you!☺️

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

I really enjoy delivering our Cdiff presentation for our #iPC link workers inc acquisition, risk factors, management and decontamination..sadly postponed today but eager to deliver the next chance i get 😊

[Joe IPC @IpcJoe]

@stefano_oggiano Thanks !☺️