Winter Readiness - Infection Prevention and Control

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