Senior Infection Control Nurse at ARHAI Scotland. Tweets represent my own views.

Inverness
Joined December 2010
Diane Stark retweeted
So excited to share our new water systems animation. Great collaboration between IPC, engineering, architects and national stakeholders 🤩👍 please share @NHSNSS
NES and NHS Scotland Assure are launching the second animation in our series of healthcare water and drainage systems resources. This animation covers considerations for design of safe systems and can be found here. Learn more: learn.nes.nhs.scot/76066 @NHSNSS
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This winter health and care providers are experiencing additional pressures due to seasonal viruses. These infections can spread quickly through hospitals and care homes causing patients, residents and staff to become unwell. Avoid unnecessary contact with others if you’re unwell
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🚨 Norovirus, often called the "winter vomiting bug", is a common illness that spreads quickly during the colder months. It can make you feel very unwell and is easily passed onto others. Find out more about symptoms and how to stay well on NHS inform: nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and…
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We are looking for a Specialist Educator to join our team. Working within the Quality Improvement team, you will have the opportunity to take on a key role in driving improvements within NES. Full information can be found here: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/J…
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Working together to stay well this winter! ❄️Care home staff play a crucial role in preventing the spread of infections 🛡️
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👉 Learn more on Turas Learn – explore the Breaking the Chain of Infection module: learn.nes.nhs.scot/3421/infe… 👉Check out the NIPCM Winter Preparedness campaign page for more information and to download our resources: nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/winter… #IIPW #WinterPreparedness
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Join us in celebrating International Infection Prevention Week! 🌍 #IIPW reminds us that we all play a part in breaking the chain of infection to keep ourselves and those we care for safe. Together, we can #StopTheSpread this winter ❄️#InfectionPreventionMatters
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Today, it’s all about the importance of Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions (SICPs) in the prevention & control of seasonal infections in our health and care settings, not just during the winter, but all year round. Stay informed & prepared!📋#WinterPreparedness
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📢 our colleagues @NHSNSS ARHAI Scotland have teamed up with @NHS_Education to share key infection prevention and control messages this winter ❄️ Help spread the word and explore the winter preparedness toolkit available now 👇 nipcm.hps.scot.nhs.uk/winter… #WinterPreparedness
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Throughout the week we’ve been sharing #IND2024 stories about some of our nurses' amazing contributions across @NHSNSS. Today, Heather Wallace, Senior IPC Nurse shares how our nurses in ARHAI Scotland play a critical role in protecting and improving patient experience and safety.
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In celebration of International Nurses Day, we’re sharing stories about the amazing contributions of our nurses across NSS. Today, Duncan Ford, our Senior Nurse within National Procurement tells us more📢 nss.nhs.scot/news/duncan-for… #IND2024
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