Team Portman approve of their new PVC board 🌟 #goteamportman #thinkpinkforPVC Manjula Cijan jacqueline phillips Kerry trunks 💫

Catching phlebitis awareness on Wordsworth #thinkpinkforPVC jacqueline phillips Kerry trunks 💫

The #infectioncontrol team supported our Critical Care colleagues today on their 12 hour cycle for the #JOGLEforJude campaign! #nhssomersetft You can find out more about this and donate here: jogleforjude.co.uk

Our lead nurse for infection prevention & control, Val, says: “Thank you for washing your hands, wearing your mask, and following social distancing guidelines - even the smallest of actions can go a long way to helping prevent the spread of COVID-19." #ThankYouDay

Somerset FT Infection Control Team

Adherence to contact precautions monitored (and v high) and transmission of MDROs remained low - transmission of MDRO wasn't a controlled outcome, but illustrates the importance of adherence in the debate about whether (or not) CP are effective journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-… Journal of Hospital Infection

The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Somerset continues to deliver vaccines to people across the county - including 16 and 17 year olds. If you haven't had your first jab, please attend a walk-in clinic as soon as you can. Find your nearest clinic here: bit.ly/3BiZTpe

Proud to be part of Somerset FT Infection Control Team. Hard work but definitely worth it.

This week across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust we are launching our IPC reset, we recognise PPE and IPC fatigue. The higher transmission rate of Omicron requires that we relentlessly focus on core IPC standards, every opportunity makes a difference. Thank you for prioritising this 🦠 💉🤒😷

We are asking every colleague to take some key actions this week 👇 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Every action counts – Because I care youtu.be/0nZG_oOHp7M via YouTube

Coleridge Ward Somerset NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a new Band 6 leader to join our team. If you are enthusiastic, innovative and driven to provide outstanding care on our acute respiratory ward we would love to hear from you jacqueline phillips beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

#Covid cases are on the way up again in #somerset, and hospitals are under tremendous non-covid pressure. 49.5% positivity in community PCR testing (excluding care homes). If you have respiratory symptoms get PCR tested and stay home please. Don't spread it.