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We couldn’t be more delighted to announce Prof. Sir Jonathan Van-Tam as the new
#IPS
Patron
See press release in full:
#IPC
#InfectionPrevention
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Just released. How to reuse PPE! This goes against the grain of good practice. It is shocking that we are being forced into this action by national shortages.
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We're delighted to announce that Professor Steve Hams
@sphams
has joined the
#IPS
Board of Trustees as Independent Trustee & Chair
He's Director of Quality & Chief Nurse
@gloshospitals
, visiting Prof
@worcester_uni
, & was awarded an MBE for services to nursing in 2022
#IPC
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Congratulations to
@JoanneReynard
@liz_grogan
and
@clarepalmer3
on being awarded the prestigious
#Queensnurse
Award. Great to see
#IPC
practitioners recognised for service in community nursing. Well done!
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We're supporting Glove Awareness Week - starting today!
Stop and think – are gloves needed? Effective
#HandHygiene
will protect you and your patients!
Find out more:
#GAW22
#IPS
#InfectionPrevention
#IPC
@theRCN
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#IPS
has just published today a position statement on
#COVID19
and PPE. You can access the position statement by visiting: or you can go to the News Page of the
@IPS_infection
website at
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Every time we prevent an infection we help reduce the use of antibiotics - with yet another report warning of the threat of
#AMR
, we need to urgently prioritise effective infection prevention
#KeepAntibioticsWorking
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The IPS Board is delighted to announce that in conjunction with corporate/commercial colleagues a free-to-attend national seminar day is being planned for early summer concerning Environmental Cleaning and Decontamination. We are searching out the very best speakers. More soon
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We can still learn from the experience of Semmelweis. Two key things 1. Communication- phrase your message nicely if you want to be heard and understood 2. Use facts and stats to prove your case. Like Florence Nightingale this IPC hero was ahead of his time.
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Did you know that the
#IPS
are currently in discussion with
@NHSEngland
about the co-production of simple, short, focused training videos on IPC precautions for COVID-19?
We are still in the early stages of development but will keep you posted!
#support
#InfectionPrevention
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President of
@IPS_Infection
@patcp66
was interviewed on
@SkyNews
this morning, welcoming the government's major new
#AMR
strategy, which includes a focus on
#infectionprevention
. We need everyone to understand their role in our collective effort to reduce antibiotic resistance
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We are on official countdown to the IPS Autumn Webinar Series
#IPSWebinars
Save the dates:
🗓 12th to 16th October 2020
⏰ 4pm to 6pm
35 DAYS TO GO!!
#Recovery
#Resilience
#Regeneration
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What a successful conference we’ve had here in Liverpool at
#IP2023Conf
! We’ve heard from some amazing speakers about a variety of topics, and we hope you go away with new knowledge and friends. We are looking forward to seeing you all again in 2024 for our next conference!
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The IPS Ayliffe Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to
@TinaBradley1
at
#IP2018
#IPSAwards
. This award is given, only rarely, to exceptional individuals and
#IPS
President
@patcp66
was delighted to be able to give Tina this important society award
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#Savethedate
#IPS
are working on delivering a host of
#free
#webinars
during
#InfectionPrevention
week, 12 – 16 October… Watch this space for further updates
#education
#IPC
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On International
#NursesDay
we want to acknowledge our members who are making such an important contribution to protecting patients, clients and staff from infection in these challenging times. Thank you for all that you do!
#IPC
nurses
#infectionprevention
#COVID19
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Are you ready for
#IP2017
? Tomorrow is the big day and we look forward to seeing you all in Manchester!
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Today is SAVE LIVES:
#CleanYourHands
day
This year’s theme focuses on achieving appropriate hand hygiene action at the point of care and the slogan is: “Seconds save lives - clean your hands!”:
#InfectionPrevention
#IPC
#IPS
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We're supporting World
#HandHygiene
Day today
Stop & think sustainably – are gloves needed?
Did you know that the life cycle of a box of gloves contributes the same carbon emissions as driving 12 miles in an average car?
#Sustainability
#CleanYourHands
#IPC
#IPS
@WHO
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Today marks the start of international
#infectionprevention
week 2018! Which raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety
#IIPW
@APIC
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Staying hydrated is a simple way to help avoid infections and
#keepantibioticsworking
: this
#EAAD
#WAAW18
we’re highlighting how it all starts with a glass of water and calling on people to recognise the important benefits of keeping hydrated
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Many trusts are facing considerable pressure from staff concerns about facemasks in the context of the new variant of
#Covid19
.
Jennie Wilson has prepared a document that outlines key considerations around this issue:
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We fully endorse the published guidance that FFP3 respirators and long-sleeved gowns are only necessary where there is a risk of aerosol generating procedures (AGP).
Only guidance to follow 👉
#IPS
has just published today a position statement on
#COVID19
and PPE. You can access the position statement by visiting: or you can go to the News Page of the
@IPS_infection
website at
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Really concerned about shortages of gowns across UK. We need to have correct PPE for staff undertaking
#AGPs
@MattHancock
@CNOEngland
We need an urgent solution for this.
#IndustryDoYourThing
#Innovation
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New IPS training package on COVID-19 available on
@ips_infection
website
#memberbenefit
#ShareTheLearning
#Covid
-19 at:
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It’s the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ignác Semmelweis. He is the grandad of infection prevention and pioneer of hand hygiene at a time when no one would listen.
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Date for your diary: Infection Prevention 2018, 1 - 3 October 2018, Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow, UK
@SECGlasgow
#IP2018
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Today is the first day of International Infection Prevention Week. There are several societies like IPS, across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, America and Canada which aim to support infection prevention agenda wherever healthcare is delivered.
#IIPW18
#IPSinternational
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New collection of journal articles on hand hygiene from JIP is free to view for one month from 4th May to mark WHO World Hand Hygiene Day. Visit
#infectionprevention
#handhygiene
#Sepsis
@WHO
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After warnings that NHS could face major winter flu outbreaks,
@IPS_Infection
emphasises importance of vaccination
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Updated High Impact Interventions: Care processes to prevent infection is now available to download:
#HII
#ImproveIPC
#AMR
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#IP2019
Registration is now OPEN! Book today for
#IP2019
@ACCLiverpool
and join us as we look to discuss latest
#infectionprevention
research with access to large industry exhibition. Visit
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A huge
#THANKYOU
to all our members who are working extremely hard in the most challenging of times to keep people safe during the ongoing
#COVID19
outbreak!
#IPS
#infectionprevention
#IPC
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#InfectionPrevention
Week
#IIPW2020
Dedicated to
#IPC
aiming to raise the profile of infection prevention and highlight the crucial role it plays in improving the
#quality
and
#PatientSafety
in healthcare
#InfectionPreventionWeek
#IIPW
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@IPS_Infection
Vice President, Professor Jennie Wilson
@TalkJennie
writes for
@HSJnews
about how every time we prevent an infection we go some way to reducing the use of antibiotics
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This is why our vision is that no person is harmed by a preventable infection and our members inform, promote and sustain expert practice for safe care.
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Congratulations to
#IPS
member & former Treasurer of
#IPS
, Claire Chadwick
@clairechadwick2
who has been awarded an MBE for her work in the field of
#IPC
Claire is Nurse Consultant and Director for
#InfectionPrevention
at Bradford Royal Infirmary, part of
@BTHFT
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A grove of trees has been planted for
#IP2018
on behalf of the
@SECGlasgow
as part of the work by
@treesforlifeuk
to restore the ancient Caledonian Forest in the Highlands of Scotland
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#IPS
Practical advice on applying Covid19 PPE guidance to safeguard both patients and staff in our Q&A’s: “Using Personal Protective Equipment for Covid-19 in Intensive Care Settings”:
#PPE
#IntensiveCare
#InfectionPrevention
#COVID19
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#CNOSummit
This is an important & simple intervention that helps reduce the incidence of healthcare acquired pneumonia
#endPJparalysis
England's top nurse
@JaneMCummings
will launch a drive to end 'pyjama paralysis'
#PJparalysis
at tomorrow's
#CNOsummit
to get patients up, dressed in their own clothes and moving in order to boost their recovery:
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Today we see a change in
#IPSpresident
as Pat Cattini
@patcp66
, hands over to Professor Jennie Wilson
@talkjennie
.
We would like to thank Pat for all her expertise, time, commitment & support over the years - and wish her all the best for the future.
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Proud of all our
@IPS_Infection
members working so hard to protect our patients and staff.
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It’s
#InfectionPrevention
week 2019! Dedicated to
#IPC
aiming to raise the profile of infection prevention and highlight the crucial role it plays in improving the
#quality
and
#patientsafety
in healthcare
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#IPS
Vice President
@TalkJennie
& Professor Hugh Montgomery discuss how to safely use personal protective equipment in the ITU to protect both patients & staff during the
#Covid19
pandemic
#PPE
#IntensiveCare
#InfectionPrevention
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The
#IPS
Scientific Programme Committee
#SPC
are busy working on the programme to deliver a host of
#free
#webinars
during
#InfectionPrevention
week, 12 – 16 October… launching soon
#education
#IPC
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We're supporting World
#HandHygiene
Day today
Stop and think – are gloves needed? Effective
#HandHygiene
will protect you, your patients and the planet
#Sustainability
#CleanYourHands
#InfectionPrevention
#IPS
@WHO
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Well that was a challenging year! Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021…
Wishing a happy New Year to all our members and followers! Stay strong and stay safe.
#IPC
#InfectionPrevention
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It’s
#WAAW
. Let’s work together to
#KeepAntibioticsWorking
.
#TARGET5TIPS
to optimise your antibiotic prescribing.
#AMR
#AMS
#TARGETabx
#AntibioticGuardian
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Thank you to everyone involved in
#IP2021
and safe travels home.
What have been your conference highlights? Tweet us using
#IP2021
#InfectionPrevention
#IPC
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#IP2019
features the 2nd Infection Prevention Show where we will be looking at Innovation and Partnership for Success with NHS doctor and BBC broadcaster
@drphilhammond
. Registration for these sessions are FREE and the Show will take place on 23 Sept
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We are supporting World
#HandHygiene
Day today
“Accelerate action together. SAVE LIVES – Clean Your Hands”
Find out more:
#CleanYourHands
#InfectionPrevention
#IPS
@WHO
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Date for your diary: Infection Prevention 2019, 22 - 24 September at the ACC, Liverpool, UK
@ACCLiverpool
#IP2019
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Washing your hands could prevent 2 colds each year. At
@IPS_Infection
we encourage everyone to think about
#GlobalHandwashingDay
tomorrow
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#IPS
are in discussion with
@NHSEngland
about the co-production of some simple, short, focused training videos on IPC precautions for COVID-19 💪
We are still in the early stages of development but will keep you posted!
#education
#support
#InfectionPrevention
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Registration for
#IP2019
will open next month - if you haven't already, add 22nd-24th September at
@ACCLiverpool
to your diaries now!
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#IPS
member achievements:
@AshleyF99899473
,
@IPSRnD
Lead & DIPC
@KingsCollegeNHS
has been appointed to the
#IPC
nurse post on the Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Prescribing, Resistance & Healthcare Associated Infection (APRHAI) for England
#InfectionPrevention
#AMR
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On the
@WHO
SAVE LIVES Clean Your Hands day it is essential that we remember that gloves transmit infection too - remove them &
#washyourhands
between procedures to protect patients from infection
#infectionprevention
#handhygiene
#IPC
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IT IS OFFICIAL!! Registration is now open! Book today for
#IP2018
@SECGlasgow
and join us as we look to discuss latest
#infectionprevention
research with access to large industry exhibition. Visit
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Today is the start of International Infection Prevention Week
#IIPW
Celebrating the importance of
#InfectionPrevention
& the role of IPS in protecting public health
#MakeYourIntentionInfectionPrevention
@APIC
#IPC
#IPS
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With new figures showing this year's vaccines are offering a high level of protection, we're encouraging everyone eligible to ensure they have the flu jab
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Congratulations
#IPS
member Sam Davison who has received the prestigious Chief Nursing Officer Silver Award
Sam, who is currently the clinical procurement specialist nurse
@SouthTees
, was given the national award by
@CNOEngland
for his contribution throughout
#COVID19
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NEW! Interactive IPS Training package now available “Coronavirus (
#COVID19
)
#InfectionPrevention
and Control” for
#IPC
practitioners
#training
based on current
@PHE_uk
guidance
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[E]vidence “clearly shows” that 70 per cent of confirmed influenza infections are asymptomatic, and asymptomatic staff may pass it on to “vulnerable patients”.
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The IPC passion oozes from our presenters today at the branch/ Sig officers day today
#Infection
#community
#Membership
#diversity
#Sustainability
@sphams
@lisabutcher9
@JoanneReynard
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#comingsoon
We will be launching the new
#IPS
website this month!
#infectionprevention
#education
#IPC
#support
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It's not long now until registration opens for
#IP2020
, coming to Bournemouth on 28-30 September
#IPS
#InfectionPrevention
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The IPS Environment, Cleaning and Decontamination event is a new [free to attend] education programme headed up by
@lisabutcher9
@jonotter
@HannahBysouth
and will be held on 23rd Nov in Northampton. Agenda/booking details coming soon. Sponsored by
@IPSECDC
(Tork) and
@SodexoGroup
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Today is the start of International Infection Prevention Week
#IIPW
#IIPW23
Celebrating the importance of
#InfectionPrevention
& the role of IPS in protecting public health
@APIC
#IPC
#IPS
#HandHygiene
#Vaccination
#PPE
# Cleaning
#Disinfection
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Journal of Infection Prevention Editor & IPS board member
@TalkJennie
is sharing the
@IPSRnD
work on urinary catheter removal in the community at the
@NHSImprovement
UTI Collaborative
#improveIPC
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Welcome to our new Management Executive Committee
#MEG
members
Pixy Strazds
@PStrazds
Honorary Secretary
Jo Taylor
@joellison06
Honorary Treasurer
Lisa Butcher
@lisabutcher9
Vice President
Jo Reynard
@JoanneReynard
Deputy Secretary
Lilian Chiwera
@lilian_chiwera
Deputy Treasurer
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COMPETITION TIME – win a free full conference place to attend
#IP2019
on 22 – 24 September in Liverpool. To enter, simply retweet and tell us why you would like to attend. A winner will be selected at random on Wednesday 18th September. Good luck!
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We have put together a
#COVID19
resource page for you which is a collation of links to useful information and we will be adding to regularly. You can find this on the
#IPS
website at:
#ShareTheLearning
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Infection Prevention 2019, 22 - 24 September at the ACC, Liverpool, UK
@ACCLiverpool
#IP2019
. E.M. Cottrell Lecture to be presented by Professor Brett Mitchell
@1healthau
Ayliffe Lecture to be presented by Dr Tim Boswell
@TimCJBoswell
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New statement from IPS in response to the new
#AMR
5 Year Plan and 20 Year Vision. It all starts with IPC, and there’s more to it than just hand hygiene. Read now at
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Happy new year to all
@IPS_Infection
members followers and friends. Have a good one! From
@patcp66
x
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Planning well underway! Watch this space
The
#IPS
Scientific Programme Committee
#SPC
are busy working on the programme to deliver a host of
#free
#webinars
during
#InfectionPrevention
week, 12 – 16 October… launching soon
#education
#IPC
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Are you ready for
#IP2019
? Tomorrow is the big day and we look forward to seeing you all in Liverpool!
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#IP2019
will host a DIPC Day - A day for the Development of Infection Prevention & Control Leaders on Sunday 22 September. View the programme and book online
#infectionprevention
#IPC
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