Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences and is still common in many countries worldwide. Before you travel, make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with #MMR vaccinations. ✈️ Find out more: nhs.uk/MMR

IPC, we're excited to see the recently installed Air handling unit for the new ward Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Thanks to all the team for the tour. Hello My Name is Karen Bonner (She/Her)

Dr Michael Magro Essity OUH Smith+Nephew Jo Shackleton dives into the Chlorhexidine gloves trial for pre-operative preparation! 🧤 #SurgicalProtocol

It has been a privilege to attend the 2nd C-section SSI day.

Promoting safe care♥️

Well done, IPCT Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. This week serves as a reminder of hand hygiene's crucial role in reducing infections. #HandHygiene

The UK government has announced its new five-year National Action Plan on #antimicrobialresistance to protect people and animals from the risk of drug resistant infections: gov.uk/government/new…

Celebrating our Nursing, Midwifery, and AHP colleagues Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

For World Hand Hygiene Day, our IPC team Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is asking all colleagues to consider ‘When not to wear gloves’. Listen to our fabulous Matron Savitha sreehari promoting the gloves-off campaign. youtu.be/wLOT3CSHt98?si… via YouTube Hello My Name is Karen Bonner (She/Her)

Together we can make a difference to our planet Savitha sreehari Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust shares some important messages on the use of #gloves 🖐️ #WorldHandHygieneDay Jo Shackleton

How clean are your hands? Not all germs are killed with hand sanitiser. Clean thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds to stop infections from spreading. #HandHygiene #InfectionPrevention

🔊 The sound no parent wants to hear. While the 'whoop' is very distinctive, some babies and adults don't make the classic sound. Find out about the other symptoms of #WhoopingCough and how to protect your child: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/12/wha…

How would you feel if you needed antibiotics but they didn’t work? That's what happened to Vanessa Carter. She survived a serious car accident and required a 10-year facial reconstruction, only for it to be threatened by #AntimicrobialResistance. Vanessa & other #AMRsurvivors

COVID jab clinics with support for those with a learning disability and/or autism. 🗓️28 May: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, outpatient dept -10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm 🗓️31 May: Amersham Hospital, outpatient dept - 2-5pm. 📞01296 316991 or email [email protected]

📢 VACANCY Infection Prevention & Control Administrator Band 4 Closing date: 9 June 2024. The post holder will be a vital member of the Infection Prevention and Control team. More information and application details can be found at careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

VACANCY for an Infection Prevention & Control Specialist Band 7 with a focus on AMS. Closing date: 10 June 2024. More information and application details can be found at careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Savitha sreehari

Do you work with children or young people? On this e-learning course, you’ll discover what germs are, how they spread and exploring the ways you can protect children from infectious diseases – including proper use of antibiotics and vaccinations. futurelearn.com/courses/preven…

What does a band 7-8a progression post in antimicrobials look like Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust? If you’re interested in working in a fast-paced, challenging environment with a fun team & to influence at a local, regional, national & international level then see careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/vacancies/#!/j…

A great opportunity at BHT.

It's so lovely to hear this special message from chief nurse Hello My Name is Karen Bonner (She/Her) from Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust to all health and care volunteers for this #volunteersweek. Hope you all had a fabulous week celebrating the difference that you made to patients and staff! @CNOEngland