@lisahocking72

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

 Bath, England
Joined June 2015
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#PlymGrad well done brother from Juneau and Kerris x
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#PlymGrad Congratulations Kyle, proud of you!!👏
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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 💉
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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. 📞
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👐 Celebrate @who World Hand Hygiene Day! 👐 📘Read research and insights from @IPIP_open for free here▶️ ow.ly/zWKb50VM7Aw #handhygiene #WHHD
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Celebrating my eldest 21st
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World Hand Hygiene day 5th May - weekend prep all ready for our stand on Tuesday 👐🫶👐
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Lisa Hocking retweeted
Jon Otter@jonotter23 Apr 2025
I like this new ⁦@WHO⁩ video - think the tag line is great “it might be gloves - it’s always hand hygiene”. youtu.be/8xnUk35MFdU?si=9pL9…

It Might Be Gloves… But It’s ALWAYS Hand Hygiene! 🧤🧼 | World Hand Hygiene Day 2025

In this eye-opening short story, follow two nurses - one who always...

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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👉 ow.ly/hKBU50VBKAI
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📢 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👉ow.ly/wOg750VuyvT
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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👉 ow.ly/g2oF50VwkrG
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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 🔗 gov.uk/government/statistics…
Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. The graph shows a stabilisation over the past few weesk.

ALT Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. The graph shows a stabilisation over the past few weesk.

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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 👇 gov.uk/government/statistics…
Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. Data from 1 July 2024 to 10 February 2025. The data shows a peak in late November, decreasing over the festive period, then a continued rise since. Source: Second-Generation-Surveillance System (SGSS)

ALT Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. Data from 1 July 2024 to 10 February 2025. The data shows a peak in late November, decreasing over the festive period, then a continued rise since. Source: Second-Generation-Surveillance System (SGSS)

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Self care is so important 💕
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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
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Lisa Hocking retweeted
RUH Bath 🏥@RUHBath18 Feb 2025
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
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Lisa Hocking retweeted
Jon Otter@jonotter14 Feb 2025
This Journal Club by @KezHolden on the role of IPC in address health inequalities is a must-watch! youtube.com/watch?v=EyloPsQE… Sometimes not obvious to know what we can do to help and issues can seem remote from daily IPC practice, so great to have some practical suggestions

IPC Journal Club: Addressing health inequalities using IPC with Kerry...

This IPC Partners Journal Club was led by Kerry Holden, with Dr Phi...

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NEW #NOROVIRUS DATA: We have seen a continued rise in norovirus cases again this week. The ‘winter vomiting bug’ is 117% higher than the 5-season average. 📈 See the full report here 👇 gov.uk/government/statistics…
Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. Data from 1 July 2024 to 03 February 2025. The data shows a peak in late November, decreasing over the festive period, then a continued rise since. Source: Second-Generation-Surveillance System (SGSS)

ALT Norovirus lab reports in England, by week. Data from 1 July 2024 to 03 February 2025. The data shows a peak in late November, decreasing over the festive period, then a continued rise since. Source: Second-Generation-Surveillance System (SGSS)

UK Health Security Agency
@UKHSA11 Feb 2025
Cases of #Norovirus are way above what we usually see at this time of year. 📈 The virus spreads easily. Read our blog post for everything you need to know about how to deal with the ‘winter vomiting bug’. 👇 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/11/17…
Norovirus spreads easily. Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help you stop catching it and passing it on if you do get sick. If you catch norovirus, don't go to work or school for 48 hours after symptoms stop, as you can still pass it on during this time. Do not visit loved ones in hospital or care homes in this time to avoid causing outbreaks.

ALT Norovirus spreads easily. Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help you stop catching it and passing it on if you do get sick. If you catch norovirus, don't go to work or school for 48 hours after symptoms stop, as you can still pass it on during this time. Do not visit loved ones in hospital or care homes in this time to avoid causing outbreaks.

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NEW #UKHSAVirusWatch: Data shows a decrease in positive test results for #Flu, and hospital admission rates down to medium levels, though flu is still circulating widely.📊
Positive tests (%) for Flu, data from 14 January 2024 to 12 January 2025. The graph shows a sharp spark from November to December 2024, with a decrease happening in late December through to January.

ALT Positive tests (%) for Flu, data from 14 January 2024 to 12 January 2025. The graph shows a sharp spark from November to December 2024, with a decrease happening in late December through to January.

Weekly hospital admissions for flu per 100,000 population, data from 02 October 2023 to 12 January 2025. The latest winter period across 2024/2025 shows a sharp spike, decreasing into January compared to the same period over 2023/2024.

ALT Weekly hospital admissions for flu per 100,000 population, data from 02 October 2023 to 12 January 2025. The latest winter period across 2024/2025 shows a sharp spike, decreasing into January compared to the same period over 2023/2024.

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If you're unwell, there are actions you can take to reduce the risk of spreading infections to others: -staying at home if you're unwell -washing hands regularly -considering wearing a mask Read more: gov.uk/guidance/living-safel…
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