Infection Prevention and Control Service in Wirral @wchc_ipc
Visit the IPC Digital Hub for all things infection prevention & control Part of Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust (WCHC) wchc.nhs.uk/services/infec… Joined May 2023-
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Want to know how to properly wash your hands? Check out this video nhs.uk/live-well/best…
Check out some FREE training on offer to WIRRAL based practice nurses, HCAs and IPC Leads - book your space by visiting our IPC Digital hub wchc.nhs.uk/ipc-topics/ipc…
Have you spotted our friend Handy the hand? He has some top tips for hand hygiene and glove useage. bing.com/videos/rivervi…
The IPCS will be at The Floral Pavilion on 11th June to celebrate Carers Week 2025. There is plenty on offer including workshops, presentations and support sessions. Head on over to the Wirral Carers Alliance webpage for more info wirralcarersalliance.com/commitment-to-… - see you there!
Check out some FREE training on offer to WIRRAL based practice nurses, HCAs and IPC Leads - book your space by visiting our IPC Digital hub wchc.nhs.uk/ipc-topics/ipc…
I was very impressed on my visit this morning with this care homes IPC board. Well done 5-7 Sunningdale Road. Very eye catching #IPC #makingsafetyfun
Take care of yourself in the warm weather. Stay cool indoors between 11 am and 3 pm when the sun is at its hottest and close curtains on rooms that face the sun. Don't forget to stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids! #HeatSafety #StayCool #HydrationTips
Look what our colleagues at Elderholme Nursing Home got up to yesterday to celebrate Hand Hygiene Day! #ElderholmeNursingHome #HandHygieneDay #InfectionPrevention
Our amazing IPC Team out and about talking to staff about all things #handhygiene
Whilst enjoying the sunshine over this bank holiday weekend, have a look at some top tips for staying hydrated this summer 💦🏖️ #StayHydrated #HydrationTips #SummerWellness ow.ly/L6FM50VLb3f
We're currently seeing high levels of #Norovirus cases. 📈 🧼 Wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water 🏠 Stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop as you're still infectious 🔄 Just because you’ve had it once doesn’t mean you won’t get it again
Did you know that more than one #Norovirus genotype is circulating at the moment? Find out more on our blog: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/11/29/why…
Chickenpox is an itchy, spotty rash and can appear anywhere on the body. It usually gets better by itself after 1 to 2 weeks without needing to see a GP. Stay away from school, nursery or work until the spots have formed a scab. #Chickenpox
Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a type of bacteria in the throat and on the skin. It can cause strep throat, scarlet fever, impetigo, cellulitis and other health conditions. Best way to prevent it is to follow good hygiene practices and stay home your sick #GroupAStreptococcus
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/nor…
🧼 #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
Are you an working in a domiciliary care provider on Wirral? If so, you can access FREE training about all things infection control! Visit wchc.nhs.uk/ipc-topics/ipc… to find out more and book your place! #DomiciliaryCare #WirralHealthcare
Are you an working in a domiciliary care provider on Wirral? If so, you can access FREE training about all things infection control! Visit ow.ly/4oWP50UK0ZV to find out more and book your place! #DomiciliaryCare #WirralHealthcare
Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are invisible to the naked eye. They form part of the Earths ecosystems, found both inside and outside of organisms, on surfaces and in substances like water, soil and food. youtube.com/watch?v=5ig6FO… #Bacteria #Microbiology #MicrobialLife
Are you an working in an older persons care setting on Wirral? If so, you can access FREE training about urinary tract infections! Visit ow.ly/9R3L50UK0y4 to book on! #WirralCare #UTITraining
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