Lisa Hocking

Deputy Director Infection Prevention and Control & Associate Chief Nurse @ Royal United Hospital NHS FT (Views are my own)

[Lisa Hocking @lisahocking72]

#PlymGrad well done brother from Juneau and Kerris x

[Lisa Hocking @lisahocking72]

#PlymGrad Congratulations Kyle, proud of you!!👏

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Published today, our latest data shows continued high levels of measles cases, amid fears of a further surge once the new school term begins.

Two doses of the #MMR vaccine gives the best protection against #measles. Book your child's vaccine appointment today 💉

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

A blotchy, sometimes raised, rash is one of the signs of #Measles. It’s not usually itchy, and it can look different on different skin tones. 🧒🏼🔴🧒🏾
If you think you or your child has measles, contact your GP practice urgently or call NHS 111. 📞

[Lisa Hocking @lisahocking72]

@Antonialynch @AnneP247 @RUHBath @jasonlugg @TweetToOlivia @JoLloydRees @MelanieLBroad @kevinjenner6 @SimonAn01336768 Well deserved!! We are so lucky to have you, there is nothing so established and fantastic as your programme in the area 👏🎉

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

🏥 Proper oral care is a critical intervention for reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia #VAP
🦷This study evaluates the effectiveness of single-use oral care sets in reducing VAP incidence and assessing ICU nurses' perspectives on their use
https://t.co/ZlyzkFmqP0

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

👐 Celebrate @who World Hand Hygiene Day! 👐

📘Read research and insights from @IPIP_open for free here▶️ https://t.co/13fC6RZZ1q

#handhygiene #WHHD

[Lisa Hocking @lisahocking72]

Celebrating my eldest 21st

[Lisa Hocking @lisahocking72]

World Hand Hygiene day 5th May - weekend prep all ready for our stand on Tuesday 👐🫶👐

[Journal of Hospital Infection @jhieditor]

🦠C. diff infections remain a prevalent and costly healthcare challenge, particularly affecting elderly, comorbid patients
💰The IBIS study in Germany presents data on the health economic burden of refractory and recurrent #Cdiff infection
https://t.co/1EwdHAg5Gx

[Jon Otter @jonotter]

I like this new ⁦@WHO⁩ video - think the tag line is great “it might be gloves - it’s always hand hygiene”. https://t.co/e4vGwmMt7z

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

NEW GUIDELINE 📄 @ESCMID and HIS are drafting the scope for a new joint guideline on environmental sampling for detecting MDR bacteria and C. diff in IPC.

We’re seeking stakeholder input on the guideline’s scope and topic areas.

📅 Respond by 16 May👉 https://t.co/e08ZO3c716

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢 SAVE THE DATES: Water and wastewater safety in healthcare course 📢Our sold out course will be back - learn how to improve #patientsafety by reducing the risk of #HCAIs💧

📅 7-10 October
💻Online

Join our mailing list for early access to registration👉https://t.co/nynTiSke2w

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

NHS England is seeking comments on the draft doc “Use of gloves when applying standard infection control precautions (SICPs) and transmission-based precautions (TBPs): systematic literature review”.

HIS members to submit comments by 29 April.

Respond👉 https://t.co/8zVUxTSGvy

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

LATEST #NOROVIRUS DATA: Although norovirus levels have stabilised over the last few weeks, they are still more than double the five-season average.

Full report 🔗 https://t.co/2zSXKWC9T8

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Did you see our latest #Norovirus data? Cases are still increasing: 23.5% higher than the previous 2-week period and largely seen in those over 65. 📈
See the full report here 👇
https://t.co/eEweyRAD7e

[Lisa Hocking @lisahocking72]

Self care is so important 💕

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

🧼 #Norovirus spreads easily, washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help limit the spread
🏠 You remain infectious for 48 hours after symptoms stop and should stay home at this time
🔄 Just because you’ve had norovirus once doesn’t mean you won’t get it again

[RUH Bath 🏥 @RUHBath]

Do you have diarrhoea, vomiting or 'flu-like' symptoms? If so, it could be norovirus.

If you have been unwell with norovirus, please don’t visit loved ones in hospital until you're 48 hours symptom free. You could be putting others at risk #DontPassItOn

[Lisa Hocking @lisahocking72]

@TweetToOlivia @RUHBath @JoBaker_6 @Antonialynch @jasonlugg @SimonAn01336768 Welcome to the RUH, hope you have a wonderful placement