It’s Infection Control Week (19-25 October)

It’s national Infection Control Week this week (19-25 October) so to mark this event please can we ask you to be extra vigilant this week and help us to fight infections.

 

Infections aren’t fussy about who spreads them, so we all need to be careful. Here are some simple things we can all do to help prevent the spread of infections…

 

Wash and clean your hands thoroughly and regularly:

• Clean your hands with alcohol gel every time you enter and leave a ward or clinic
  
  
• Wash your hands with soap and water after visiting the toilet then use alcohol gel to kill off any remaining germs

> Watch handwashing video below

 

 

If you are a patient:

• Bring your own toiletries – please do not borrow or share from other patients
  
  
• It’s ok to ask – if you have any worries or concerns please speak to a member of staff who will do their best to help you

 

If you are visiting a patient:

• Leave infections at home - please do not visit if you are feeling unwell. If you have recently had sickness and diarrhoea you must not visit until you have been free from symptoms for at least two days. Cover up any open wounds or cuts
  
  
• Do not sit on the patient’s bed - please us the chairs provided
  
  
• Do not touch patient’s wounds, bandages / dressings, or medical equipment

• Do not clutter – help staff to keep areas clean by only bringing essential items into the hospital and taking things home that are not required

 

 

 

 

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