The Emergency Department at the RD&E was rated 'outstanding' by the CQC in 2016. Read about how you can join this fantastic team here: ow.ly/Jk2j50JiyJq

Today is #BiomedicalScienceDay2022 and I'm giving a BIG SHOUT OUT to our Biomedical Scientists and hospital laboratory staff working #AtTheHeartOfHealthcare 24/7/365. They analyse over a BILLION samples a year!

Great piece of work being shared!

What an exemplary service they have delivered and continue to do so. My unsung heroes. Their contribution to patient safety often goes unnoticed. A pivotal part of how our hospital works. Thank you RDE_Domestics Royal Devon NHS

Very exciting to be back in the room to hear lots of experts talking about vascular access at the heart ❤️ of healthcare #NIVAS2022

Collaborative working :bringing together experts across specialities with the improvement of the patient journey at the heart ❤️ #NIVAS2022

Great examples of collaborative working #DeviceRelatedInfectionPreventionPractices #VesselHealthPreservation IPS NIVAS #NIVAS2022

The #IPS IV Forum Conference is taking place on Friday 18th November at the Birmingham Conference Centre Free for #IPS members! To view the programme and book: buff.ly/3HSh9q8 #IPSIVFORUM2022 #IPC #InfectionPrevention #IPSEvents

#IPS IV Forum 2022 Programme Highlight: “IV Passport Launch” with Valya Weston Val Weston Book your place for this event at buff.ly/3HSh9q8 #IPC #InfectionPrevention #IPSEvents #IPSIV2022 #IPSIVFORUM2022

Oh! So me, even during the pandemic behind my mask! 👄 who knew that Dolly and I would have something in common. The worlds ok so long as I’m still wearing lipstick 💄Dolly Parton

Very excited to see our Penny Criddle talk at national level about delivering IPC for patients in mental health setting ⁦Devon Partnership NHS Trust⁩⁦@IPCT_RDE⁩#IP2022conf

PLEASE HELP US BY RT'ING THIS POST️ Our emergency departments in Exeter and Barnstaple are extremely busy. We are here for those who are seriously ill or injured, but please help us by choosing the right healthcare service for your needs: (1/3)

Due to the current extreme pressures, we have declared a Critical Incident. Please dial 999 only in a life-threatening emergency so we can help those most in need. 🚨🚑 More information at: ow.ly/FJJb50Meieu #ChooseWell #HelpUsHelpYou

Every adult in-patient should only have one visitor at a time. You do not need to make an appointment for this visit. Full details are available on our website: bit.ly/3WvebxO

No one wants to be in hospital for longer than they need to. Patients will only be discharged when they no longer need hospital care and it is safe to do so – if you have a loved one who is ready to be discharged, wherever possible, please help us to get them home. #RoyalDevon

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3 generations of strong, independent,talented women. My mum had no mother role model and I am so proud of her. Look what she did!

Carole Hallam at #IPC23 sharing the DRIPP resources dripp.org.uk/Resources/ worked on in collaboration with @ACA_Continence aiming to reduce CAUTI any supporting staff to implement evidence based practice Val Weston Rosie Dixon IPS

Registration for the 2023 IPS IV Forum Conference is FREE for IPS members. View full details of this event at buff.ly/3np6m0O #IPC #InfectionPrevention #IPSEvents #IPSIVConf23

The #IPS IV Forum Conference highlights include: ✅Reducing blood culture contamination ✅Risk assessment for safe IV environment ✅Community IV ✅Patient safety in vascular access! ✅VAD surveillance buff.ly/3oBV1Le #IPSEvents #IPSIVConf23