The infection prevention team have had lots of #AmazingWVTstaff involved in our PPE campaign today. This always makes our campaigns so much more fun to do. 😃 Wye Valley NHS Trust #PPEaware

More #AmazingWVTstaff undertaking our PPE game for our campaign. We love everyone getting involved & being so keen. We look forward to seeing more fabulous staff tomorrow. Wye Valley NHS Trust

The Infection Prevention Team is learning lots today at the IPS Midlands Conference. Very interesting talks so far. Wye Valley NHS Trust Kirsty Louise Morgan IPS

IPC is not just about healthcare it relates to everyone all of the time. Some bacteria are helpful and others not so good. Curious… Hear about the science and magic of 🦠 bacteria 🧫bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

To mark International Infection Prevention Week 2023 HIS & IPS have launched a new animation highlighting the critical importance of hand hygiene & glove usage in healthcare 🖐. Read full story and download the animation 👉 bit.ly/45sEFnF #IIPW #IIPW23

The Infection Prevention Team has commenced Infection Prevention Week today 🦠 Our newest team member Sindhu has been getting as many #AmazingWVTstaff involved as possible. More fun arranged for the rest of the week. 😁 Wye Valley NHS Trust

The #AmazingWVTstaff in Leominster & Bromyard Community Hospitals have been getting involved in International Infection Prevention Week. Playing our “Glove or no glove” game & ensuring best practices are always undertaken.🧤 Wye Valley NHS Trust

The last few days staff Wye Valley NHS Trust have celebrated the Fundamentals of IPC … from risk assessments to PPE 🦠#assessCPE 🤔Think BINGO for MRSA 💩Sample 5-7 stools 💉 Remove invasive device need 😷 Mask Etiquette 🧤Take Gloves off #pulltogether #IPC

Vaccination 💉 is a highly effective & safe way of preventing communicable diseases. Vaccines can decrease the severity of illness & risk of hospitalisation & even death. The infection prevention team have been vaccinated against Flu & Covid. #IIPW23 Wye Valley NHS Trust

One of the most underrepresented impacts of discharge waits is the impact of ambulances waiting at ‘the front door’ If you can help get a friend or relative home early in the day please do - you never know when you might be the one waiting for that ambulance. Wye Valley NHS Trust

Happy HallowClean 2023 Wye Valley NHS Trust Let’s say Boo! to the bugs and say Ghoul-bye to clutter this Halloween 🎃 Think- Clean hands 🙌 Clean kit 🩺 Clean space 🏥 #Pulltogether #WyeClean Lucy Flanagan

When leaving hospital, specialist transport is only available to patients in exceptional circumstances... and a morning discharge is to be expected. Whether you're go by car, taxi, community or public transport, help us get you #HomeForLunch by planning your journey in advance.

World Antimicrobial Awareness week commenced today with the theme: ‘Preventing antimicrobial resistance together’ Find out how you can get involved by visiting buff.ly/40kvTah #InfectionPrevention #IPC #WAAW #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance #HandleWithCare

#AntimicrobialResistance is something we all need to be aware of and understand the impact it could have. Help #KeepAntibioticsWorking by only using them when prescribed by a healthcare professional & making sure to finish taking the full course of antibiotics. #WAAW

The WVT Infection Prevention Team is learning about best practices in wound care & surgical site surveillance. Supported by the fabulous WVT Theatre Team. Very insightful. #AmazingWVTstaff Wye Valley NHS Trust #OneTogether2024

The infection prevention team is excited in be at the #DeconUK24 Conference today. Listening to engaging & interesting discussions. Ensuring that WVT is delivering the highest quality care. #CleanSafeCare Wye Valley NHS Trust Kirsty Louise Morgan

Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay Practicing good #handhygiene in healthcare helps prevent a range of infectious diseases and save lives. #cleanhandsafecare #itsinyourhands Wye Valley NHS Trust

The fabulous staff at Ross Community Hospital are joining in the “fun” with the educational “To glove or not to glove” game. #AmazingWVTstaff showing their dedication to preventing infections. Wye Valley NHS Trust