Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands*

Public health, infection prevention and health protection educator and advocate. PhD. She/Her. All views my own.

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

As part of #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the people who help shape and support IPS💙

@msmidz shared how volunteering with IPS has helped her grow professionally, build lasting friendships and stay connected to real-world IPC challenges.

https://t.co/EMkLNOnwit

[Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands* @msmidz]

@IPS_Infection Delighted to be part of @IPS_Infection working towards reducing #infection and improving #patientsafety

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

🚨 Final call for abstracts for #IP2026! Submit your IPC research, QI project or innovation before 25 May. Topics include:
🦠 AMS
🧠 Behavioural science
🧴 Decontamination
🏥 Safe environments
🤖 AI in IPC

Early bird registration also closes soon: https://t.co/DJDzWvb3AM

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

#Meningitis can develop quickly and early action is vital.

Symptoms can come on quickly and may include a high temperature, headache, vomiting and a rash that doesn’t fade when pressed.

Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly could save a life. https://t.co/wb06q2jHQx

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Recent cases of #Meningitis in Kent show why early recognition and a coordinated response to bacterial meningitis are so important.

We share what this means for IPC professionals, from spotting cases early to supporting outbreak response.

Read more: https://t.co/ivYctM8x8O

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Simple steps, like keeping a water bottle nearby, choosing water-rich foods, and encouraging friends and family to stay hydrated, can make a real difference in overall health.

Read the full article and learn why hydration matters: https://t.co/30eouR4SYE

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

The Journal of Infection Prevention has a new editorial team led by Jean-Yves Maillard

Plus global experts: Curtis Donskey, Nuntra Suwantarat, Frédéric Barbut, @hollyslyne , @jonotter , Leila Hail, @philnorville, Stephanie Dancer & Vincent Cattoir.

https://t.co/Ymu8NBn00e

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

🚀 Step Beyond the Ward! Explore how IPC impacts every setting at the IPS South West Branch Conference, 4 Mar, Exeter.

Expert talks, practical learning & networking all day.

🎟️ Members £20 | Non-members £50

Book here: https://t.co/axa8HeEqzH

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

🌍 Greener IPC = safer care & lower carbon!

Our IPS x @ACIPC webinar showed how through reducing PPE & reclassifying waste

Read more: https://t.co/sIGTNNlnBh

More #sustainability events:
♻️ 25 Feb: Green Surgery Webinar
🌿 13 Mar: IPC Route to Net Zero

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

💡 Got an idea to improve #InfectionPrevention? Our grant applications are now open!  Funding is available for members at all career stages to deliver innovative, practice-based projects in IPC.

📅 Apply by midday, 30 Jan 2026

Find out more today https://t.co/PQzgFmVpT3

[Aoife Fleming @FlemingAoife]

Thank you to @RTEBrainstorm for featuring my piece on the impact of sepsis, infection and antibiotic resistance on society - the long term physical, emotional and psychological effects on health cannot be ignored.

[Maura Smiddy *Wash Your Hands* @msmidz]

On the way to IP2025! Looking forward to catch up with colleagues, listening to the fantastic line up of speakers and learning about all things #infectionprevention #QI #research #patientsafety ⁦@UCCPublicHealth⁩ ⁦@IPS_Infection⁩ ⁦@IPSRnD⁩ ⁦@IPCI5⁩

[Ciara Kirke @ciarakirke]

Impactful stories from patients, family members and staff launched in @roinnslainte today. Lots of learning and insights on improving in the interrelated areas of #sepsis, #AMR (antimicrobial resistance) and #infection. Well done to @Pharmacy_UCC @UCCPublicHealth, excellent work

[Clara H. Heinrich @ClaraHHeinrich]

Delighted to see this published today. An incredibly important piece of research giving a voice to those affected by sepsis and difficult to treat infections in Ireland. One of the most rewarding projects to work on - thanks to all participants who bravely shared their story

[Department of Health @roinnslainte]

Minister Carroll MacNeill has today published the report of the ‘Patient & Healthcare Staff Stories Project: Experiences of Sepsis, Infection & Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)’.

https://t.co/HznpwPd4IU

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

We're looking for a non-member #Trustee to join our Board with experience in:
➡️Commercial strategy or business development ➡️Corporate partnerships or sponsorship

Apply by 7 September: https://t.co/xpAnkWVfX5

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Hear from #IP2025Conf speaker Professor Michael Borg who will deliver session 5A at Conference the “TINA BRADLEY LECTURE - From Reminder to Reflex: Making IPC Second Nature”

Find out more about this session: https://t.co/r6EqFSdHiV

#InfectionPrevention #IPC #IPSEvents

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👋 Are you new to #IPC? Looking to connect with others at a similar stage in your career? Join our Early Career Network and be part of shaping what support looks like for people starting out. Find out more https://t.co/xkDyXnKXX9

[IPS @IPS_Infection]

Hear from #IP2025Conf speaker Victoria Keevil

Victoria is delivering session 9A at Conference on “Efficacy of air cleaning units in older adult inpatient wards”

Find out more about this session:
https://t.co/ms0vyh0uto

#InfectionPrevention #IPC #IPSEvents

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📽️ Webinar catch-up 📽️ Delighted to speak at the recent Architects for Health webinar.
Discover how water-free care models shape hospital design plus practical advice on integrating IPC into construction.

Watch📽️ https://t.co/TYqeFRSvpz