So…gloves. We need to continue this conversation at every opportunity. Every member of the healthcare team needs to be encouraged to make informed decisions about gloves, erring more towards not wearing gloves to the extent possible! Blog here: reflectionsipc.com/2025/05/06/it-…

Now hiring: CNM2 – Clinical Placement Coordinator (Paediatrics) Apply now via: cuh.hse.ie/healthcare-pro… #CNM2 #NurseEducation #Paediatrics #CPC #CUH #OneTeam Health Service Executive HSE South West

3 billion items of PPE were used from February to August 2020. IPS’ Kerry and Jude discuss the number of gloves unnecessary used in healthcare and the impact on the environment. 🎥 Watch the full recording here: ips.uk.net/post/news/worl… #HandHygiene #InfectionPrevention

IPC leaders’ course: Influencing others and changing behaviour 🎤 Demonstrate how the IPC Leader can most effectively engage senior decision-makers, manage the IPC Team, to deliver a high-quality and effective IPC service. 📅 4 June 💻 Online Register👉ow.ly/lAvI50VnWIK

🌍 Today is #InternationalNursesDay 💙 We’re proud of our roots as a nurses’ association. Thank you to nurses, support staff & all healthcare professionals who make safe care possible every day. 🎥 Watch our Chair Steve Hams' message #InfectionPrevention #ThankYouNurses

I would like to thank all our amazing nurses and student nurses across Ireland for your care, compassion and commitment. I would also like to acknowledge our nursing colleagues globally on this special day. #IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay2025

(1/3) We were delighted to deliver our first pilot Train-the-Trainer programme for our Undergraduate Suicide Prevention Module this week, bringing together health & social care educators from across Ireland. Thank you to all attendees for your enthusiasm, insight, & commitment!

This week marks Maternal Sepsis Awareness week an important reminder of the critical need for early recognition and management of sepsis. Delighted to facilitate on maternal sepsis at PROMPT today in CUMH Ireland South Women & Infants Directorate helping our teams stay prepared for emergencies

🦠 Join us on 2 July for the next IPC Partners Journal Club. We'll explore two recent qualitative studies from the Journal of Infection Prevention, focusing on the real-world challenges frontline staff face in implementing IPC guidance. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8503041f…

IP2025Conf features an inspiring #InfectionPrevention programme We are delighted to confirm our keynote speakers •COTTRELL LECTURE Dr Neil Wigglesworth •TINA BRADLEY LECTURE Prof Michael Borg •AYLIFFE LECTURE Prof Martin Llewelyn 👉 ip2025conference.co.uk/programme Neil Wigglesworth (He/Him) 💙

Join us Thursday, July 24 at 1 PM ET for a free APIC webinar exploring how collaborative group training can build stronger IP teams and drive certification success. Register here 👉 l.feathr.co/GroupTrainingW… #InfectionPrevention #GroupTraining #HealthcareTraining #APICWebinar

Join us and Architects for Health at this FREE lunchtime webinar next week to explore how the move towards water-free care in healthcare settings is shaping the future of hospital design . Speakers: @manjulameda, Dr Joost Hopman, Cheryl Callow Register ow.ly/nkK650Whmac

Compelling read from Dr Jill Murphy on dignity in older person care School of Nursing and Midwifery, UL

Only 1 month until the registration rate increases at #IP2025Conf: ⏰Early bird registration closes: 5 August 2025 (midnight) Book your conference place now! ip2025conference.co.uk/registration #InfectionPrevention #IPC #IPSEvents

We’re thrilled to welcome Lorraine Williams as a new #Trustee at IPS! 🎉 Lorraine is Deputy DIPC & Lead Nurse at East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust and a former IPS Vice President. She’s passionate about collaboration, education & tackling avoidable infections.

A big welcome to Maura Smiddy, our new IPS Trustee! 👏 Maura is a Lecturer at UCC Ireland teaching IPC & Public Health, and Director of the MSc in #InfectionPrevention & Control. She’s passionate about education, research & safe patient care. Great to have you on board, Maura!

🎉 NEW for early career #IPC professionals! We’re proud to launch the IPS Early Career Network, a dedicated space for people starting out in their #InfectionPrevention careers. 💬 Connect 💡 Share ideas 🚀 Shape the future Find out more: ips.uk.net/introducing-th…

Only 1 week until the registration rate increases at #IP2025Conf: ⏰Early bird registration closes: 5 August 2025 (midnight) Book your conference place now! ip2025conference.co.uk/registration #InfectionPrevention #IPC #IPSEvents

📝 We're looking for the next Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Infection Prevention (JIP)! If you're passionate about #InfectioPrevention, publishing, and shaping the future of the field, this leadership role could be for you. 💻 Apply by 10 August: ips.uk.net/ips-seeks-new-…

📽️ Webinar catch-up 📽️ Delighted to speak at the recent Architects for Health webinar. Discover how water-free care models shape hospital design plus practical advice on integrating IPC into construction. Watch📽️ ow.ly/gQql50WzkU8