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#Hydration is key to health, but often overlooked. This #NutritionAndHydrationWeek, let’s make it a priority.
Encouraging fluid intake and making #hydration a priority can make a big difference.
Read more in this blog from @JacquiPrieto1
ips.uk.net/post/news/nutriti…
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🧼 #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
ALT Wash it, wash it real good! Washing your hands regularly can help stop norovirus spreading.
Infection Prevention & Control WHT retweeted
#NOROVIRUS: our latest data shows a decrease in cases, but overall we are still seeing very high levels.
You can catch norovirus more than once, even if you had it fairly recently – learn why in our blog post: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/29…
Full report here 👇
gov.uk/government/statistics…
ALT Graph showing norovirus lab reports in England, by week, up to 23 February 2025. Source: Second-Generation-Surveillance System (SGSS)
Infection Prevention & Control WHT retweeted
We are still seeing more #norovirus cases than in any season since we started our current reporting system. 📈
Here is what you can do to avoid the spread this winter. 🧼
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If you're suffering with a viral infections like #Flu or #COVID19 this winter, don't reach for antibiotics. They won't help you feel better. ⚠
Vaccines are the best way to protect against viruses. Find out more. 👇
nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
Infection Prevention & Control WHT retweeted
New blog on @jhieditor paper 'A narrative review of water-free care' in preparation for @IPC_Partners and @HIS_infection Journal Club on Wednesday 22nd with @jonotter and I: reflectionsipc.com/2025/01/2…
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"The fundamentals of care, such as hand hygiene, is a small part of what we do. It’s about looking forward – helping to ensure our buildings and practices are safe and resilient for the future.” 💬 See Stefano's story on our Facebook page. #IND2024 #FollowFlorence
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Today we start our journey to be the best organisations to work for.
‘Caring for All – Our Standards of Behaviour’ has launched at Walsall Healthcare and @RWT_NHS which outlines the behaviours we expect staff to follow. 🏥💙
A big shoutout for our 3 #IPCHeroOfTHeMonth at @WalsallHcareNHS ! Thanks for making a difference and advocating high standards and providing safe and effective care for our patients.
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Next- I have worked with the incredible @bal_boparai_ over 5 years. Her role as business manager @IPCWalsall has been integral to its success, keeping all of us organised & being the kindest colleague to all 💙 – at West Midlands, England
Come and see our IPC team creating awareness of #Multidrugresitantorganisms as well as the importance of #hydration ! Prevention is better than cure 👏
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Children can teach us a lot about infection control – and in this new #RCNMagazine piece, @IPCWalsall tells us why! rcn.org.uk/magazines/People/…
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Focus on cannula care throughout August from @IPCWalsall
Referring to dripp.org.uk/
& visiting departments for practical skills training to accurately #VIP score
‼️ JOB ALERT ‼️
An opportunity has arisen for a registered practitioner to join our amazing IPC team at
@IPCWalsall
- we are a friendly and innovative team. Feel free to get in touch 📞 with @stefano_oggiano
walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk/wor…
Senior IPN Ann promoting the importance of preventing #SurgicalSiteInfections over 108 staff stopped today to engage, learn and spread the good practice! #Walsallandproud ✨
Are you a midwife/AHP/ODP/Nurse looking for a new and exciting career opportunity?
Are you a positive role model for improving #IPC?
We have a really exciting opportunity to develop your skills as a surgical site infection surveillance practitioner
walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk/wor…
Don’t hesitate to contact @IPC_Amy @stefano_oggiano if you want to learn more about the role.
Be part of our fantastic team 🤩
Congratulations to Dementia Support Worker Taddy for winning our competition from our UTI education stand last week!
@WalsallHcareNHS look out for us tomorrow by Costa where we are promoting #SSI prevention
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What a back to floor Friday experience! I was able to observe a C-section, absolutely incredible 🥲
Thank you so much to colleagues in maternity for your time today @loflahertymw @josellwright
#BTTFF
