Vaccines protect us from more than just infectious diseases. They also reduce the need for antibiotics which helps us fight antimicrobial resistance: who.int/features/qa/va… #ValueofVaccines | #EIW2019 | #vaccineswork | #AMR | World Health Organization (WHO)

The IPC team will be having a selfie competiton and raising awareness in light of the challenges faced with glove usage and hand hygiene compliance....

Its day 2 of The RCN #GAW19 Two images, two very different patient and nurse experiences. We need gloves to protect us in the workplace - inappropriate use creates barriers to the nurse-patient relationship and experience of care Dawne Garrett (She/Her) #importanceoftouch

Thank you Duncan for a great talk, thoroughly enjoyed your company.

Come along tomorrow' in the main reception of SGH. Tuesday 14th May 2019! We will be celebrating Hand Hygiene and National Glove Awareness for 2019! A stall and a completion will be available along with advice & discussion for your Infection Prevention & Control Nurses.

Huge well done to ALL who participated in our Hand Hygiene Awareness + National Glove Awareness Table Yesterday!!

A few pics from the day....

Thank you Infection Prevention & Control for all your hard work during this busy time. Well done.

Calling all healthcare staff @ St. Georges University Hospital... Save the date!

@ SGH Team, the campaign is starting!!

Go team!!!!

Come and get yours!!!

Infection Prevention and Control Week @ SGH. IPC Team highlighting the importance of Hand hygiene and mask etiquette.

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Today our Back-to-Basics Roadshow made a stop at Ruth Myles (Haematology) Day Unit to promote proper cleaning and decontamination! Go Team! #StGeorgesHospital #MedCard #IPCWeekComingSoon

Infection Prevention and Control Week is in full swing down by the Atkinsons Morley Wing entrance! Stop by for some free hand-sanitizer! #IPCWeek #StGeorgesHospital

Good catch--such an improper use! Remember, "Clean" stickers should only be placed on clinical equipment if not in use! 😃