EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 16 MIN
Winter Readiness - Infection Prevention and Control
from Wessex LMCs Podcasts · host wessexlmcs
In this podcast Zoe Tobin, (previous Nurse Advisor) is joined by Connie Timmins and Jenny Bennett- Britton, IPC Leads for BSW ICB to discuss all things Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) in terms of the challenges we face this winter in primary care and tips on how to manage any potential concerns or infections. This podcast covers: Current circulating infections (such as influenza, Covid and RSV) that we are managing in primary care Potential community outbreaks and care homes Practical solutions for practices, including PPE, IP&C measures, patient placement etc Management of staff with confirmed or suspected respiratory infections Resources: NHS England » National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England NHS England » National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness Infection Prevention and Control in General Practice - Wessex LMCs Mpox - Wessex LMCs- although not covered in podcast, some great resources and updates shared by Connie & Jenny available here
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In this podcast Zoe Tobin, (previous Nurse Advisor) is joined by Connie Timmins and Jenny Bennett- Britton, IPC Leads for BSW ICB to discuss all things Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) in terms of the challenges we face this winter in primary care and tips on how to manage any potential concerns or infections. This podcast covers: Current circulating infections (such as influenza, Covid and RSV) that we are managing in primary care Potential community outbreaks and care homes Practical solutions for practices, including PPE, IP&C measures, patient placement etc Management of staff with confirmed or suspected respiratory infections Resources: NHS England » National infection prevention and control manual (NIPCM) for England NHS England » National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness Infection Prevention and Control in General Practice - Wessex LMCs Mpox - Wessex LMCs- although not covered in podcast, some great resources and updates shared by Connie & Jenny available here
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