Kitty Dhingra

Antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Meet Andi Biotic. 👋💊

Andi knows that antimicrobial resistance is making our antibiotics less effective. We could end up in a world where common infections become life-threatening.

Join our mission to #KeepAntibioticsWorking

🔗 https://t.co/IRkEZEfb2E

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

We have had an amazing week @WalsallHcareNHS promoting #WAAW2024, thanks @kitty_dhingra for organising a fantastic stand and @IPCWalsall for support

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Measles cases are rising across England.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

For more information and how to book ➡️ https://t.co/AwlwwLo2lA

[Walsall Together @WalsallTogether]

If you or your child who is over five have not yet had two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine you can get it at the South & Central Locality Hub, Birchills Street, WS2 8NF this Saturday 27 January, 9am-1.30pm. To book an appointment call 01922 902035.

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

#Measles spreads quickly and can be serious – but how infectious is it? Dr Colin Campbell, Consultant Epidemiologist, explains how measles ranks compared to other diseases and why #vaccination is so important.

Find out more: https://t.co/JSk9MpaNYZ

[Walsall Healthcare @WalsallHcareNHS]

Our Infection Prevention and Control Team encourages us all to take responsibility for lessening the risk of infection across all our sites. Colleagues Hannah and Pakshi play an important role in healthcare and empower staff and patients to play their part. #BlackCountryHealth247

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

#Genomics can help us tackle some of the most pressing challenges we face like #AMR, emerging infections, and ensuring our vaccines stay effective.

Today we've announced a new 5-year pathogen genomics strategy to further unlock this exciting potential: https://t.co/GCXXwzPQ6E

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

#Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems. Measles spreads easily but it is preventable. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR jabs or catch up on any missed jabs.

[Kitty Dhingra @kitty_dhingra]

@IPC_Amy Wow congrats Amy 🎉🎉 🤗

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

You will see the AMS team out and about reviewing patients on the wards for:
✅ Daily blood culture ward rounds
✅ Four times a week "time-out" rounds
✅ Patient referrals
✅ Daily ICU ward round
✅ Weekly C.diff ward round
@AidenJPlant1 @karam_kaur001 @kitty_dhingra @IPCWalsall

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

Great study from our West Mids AMS colleagues @jabicjenkins @Syed_AD_Gilani 👏🏽👏🏽 IVOS is such a valuable intervention!

[Walsall Healthcare @WalsallHcareNHS]

Research participants were treated to tea and cake at a special Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust event this week to thank them for their contribution to the future of medical science.

Read more here - https://t.co/Sn3kjzzlvI

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

We really enjoyed our Pharmacy training session yesterday! We went through cases on common infections and we were really impressed with the knowledge. Well done #teampharmacy @WalsallHcareNHS @karam_kaur001 @kitty_dhingra

[Niki Dixon @nicky_dixon1]

Discharge Lounge promoting the amazing work they do. Please stop and say hello if you are passing

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

Every 2 months we audit antibiotic prescriptions (300+ charts audited in Oct)
🙌 87% of antimicrobials were prescribed according to MicroGuide
🎉93% had a stop/review date
👏 95% had an indication
Big thank you to the teams @WalsallHcareNHS for being so engaged in AMS!

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

Join in with the #AntibioticAmnesty by checking for any old and unused antibiotics at home and taking them to a pharmacy to dispose of safely #WAAW

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

We have a weekly MDT C.diff ward round @WalsallHcareNHS, with the Microbiologist, AMS Pharmacist and IPC Nurse joining, we take a holistic approach looking at
💊 managing concomitant infections
💊 medication
💊 nutrition and hydration
💊 IPC precautions
#WAAW

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

Liz is our fantastic AMS/ IPC nurse associate, this is a new role. Liz reviews patient notes on AMU daily and supports sampling to make sure we have all the right information needed to treat our patients, Liz also provides AMS and IPC education and training @IPCWalsall #WAAW

[Amy Boden RN 🏳️‍🌈 @DCNO_Amy]

A highly valuable intervention which also included prompting TWOC & promoting indwelling device care.

At the end of #WAAW I pledge that @IPCWalsall will be regularly present at antibiotic time outs as part of the MDT, actively influencing #IPC in person centred care

[AMS team WHT @BugWmh]

At the end of #WAAW we were joined by @LisaRuthCarroll and @IPC_Amy reviewing every patient on an antibiotic on Ward 9&10 on “time out” ward round, we
✅ reviewed cultures and sensitivities
✅ checked it’s the right antibiotic
✅ IV to PO switch
✅ stopped and escalated abx