IPC in Action

In the December episode of IPC in Action podcast from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT, Infection Control Nurses Jen and Fran discuss the notorious 'winter vomiting bug'- norovirus. They explore what makes this virus so efficient at spreading and what practical steps you can take to protect yourselves and others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fran and Jen return for the November podcast episode to dive into all things influenza—perfect timing as we head into peak flu season. They break down what influenza actually is, why it matters, and share essential take-home tips to help you stay safe, healthy, and prepared this winter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest edition of IPC in Action Jen and Fran are pleased to welcome Abigail and Paul from GAMA Healthcare, talking about our latest cleaning innovation introduced in Gloucestershire Hospitals, Enhanced pods - harnessing the power of Peracetic acid  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to Infection Prevention and Control Nurse job - https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9318-25-0750?jobReference=318-25-T0582&language=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode Fran and Jen are discussing Group A Streptococcus. An organism seen across all areas of the hospital amongst all age groups of patients. They discuss the ways in which it can cause infection, treatment and precautions to take including isolation, PPE and cleaning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Fran and Jen discuss the new and improved Infection Control Assurance Framework (ICAF). The ICAF is an important assurance based framework allowing staff to have autonomy over auditable Infection Prevention and Control Practices in their areas. They discuss what it is, how to access it and what needs to be done to complete it. For any ICAF related queries, please email ghn-tr.icaf@nhs.net. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a long (and self-professed!) hiatus, Jen Farmer and Fran Butson are back with the March edition of the IPC in Action Podcast! We welcome special guests Dr Suraya Foster and Dr Matt Mirkin, both F1 doctors working in the Trust, who tell us about their IV-Oral Antibiotic Switch Therapy (IVOST) audit: Switch Smart. They conducted the audit in the Trust with amazing results and have since presented at the National Foundation Doctors conference! They are hoping to present and have registered to present this work at the 2025 National Patient Safety Conference. Have a listen to find out more about the audit and to find out what their next steps are… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fran is joined by Geraldine and Shincy to discuss how to 'Win this Winter' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the September edition of the podcast, Jen is joined by Endocrine Specialist Pharmacist Nabeela Umar to discuss sampling, including how to take urine samples correctly and what to request.For more information, or to join Nabeela on her UTI bundle work, please contact nabeela.umar2@nhs.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the August 2024 edition of the podcast, Fran is joined by Sophie and Harriet Buley-Snell to discuss mouth care and how it impacts our patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the July 2024 podcast, Fran is joined by Maja and Sophie to discuss the ever-important topic of being Bare Below the Elbows (BBE). They discuss its importance in the role of all healthcare staff and how it can impact our patients and ourselves. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please email the Acute Infection Prevention and Control team on ghn-tr.acuteicn@nhs.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the April 2024 edition of the podcast, Jen talks to colleagues from across the One Gloucestershire system about the campaign to reduce glove usage: Gloves don't protect you, clean hands do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the February/ March 2024 edition of IPC in Action, Jen and Fran talk through the A-Z of Isolation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In January 2024's edition of IPC in Action, Jen and Fran talk about Measles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the December edition of IPC in Action, Jen and Fran talk respiratory viruses Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November's edition of the IPC In Action Podcast, Jen and Fran talk about Clostridioides difficile (C.diff) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the October edition of the podcast, Fran and Jen discuss winter preparedness and winter illnesses including COVID, Flu and Norovirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the September edition of the podcast, Jen and Fran are joined by project manager Nicky Keenan to talk about the new National Cleaning Standards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the August edition of the podcast, Fran is joined by Kerry Holden, Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control, to talk about the IPC annual plan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jen and Fran from the Infection Prevention and Control Team are joined by Amy Read (Trainee Consultant Clinical Scientist) for the last episode in their Multi-Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.