Elfie, I know you wanted to treat the staff for their hard work, but you can't go shopping in your uniform. HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Day 13… TA DA! These two are very proud of their outbreak planning! Not sure that Santa Claus is an essential element but never mind! Remember two or more people with symptoms linked in time and place can be an outbreak so seek advice from your IPC team! #outbreakplanning

No Elfie! Clinell wipes and plastic items do not go in the macerator. Please refer to our top 10 tips on correct use on the IPC microsite.HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Elfie, sharing sweets at Xmas is good but not sharing bugs. You must wash your hands to keep yourself and others safe. Refer to hand decontamination top 10 tips on IPC microsite. HH Nicola Firth Nesta

Oh Elfie, clinell tape is to show that the equipment is clean and ready for others to use not that you are clean. Refer to the equipment cleaning guidance on the IPc microsite. HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Elfie no, you should be wearing an Apron and gloves when cleaning equipment. Red tabard are not PPE, they are worn to show drug round in progress. Refer to IPC microsite for PPE information. HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Elfie, put those tissues in the bin and wash your hands! If you are coughing and sneezing remember to catch it, bin it, kill it. You may have vaccination fatigue but the flu and covid vaccination help keep you & patients safe.HH Nicola Firth Nesta

Elfie the tinsel is supposed to be on the tree not wrapped around you. Remember your decorations need to be wipeable and disposed of if the area has an outbreak.

Elfie, I told you last year that ventilation is essential to let germs out an fresh air in, so open the window. Refer to the ventilation policy on the estates microsite. HH Nesta Nicola Firth

No Elfie, that is not how we wear the FFP3 masks. If you are wearing an FFP3 mask it must be over your nose and mouth, not as an eye patch HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Elfie it's not a spa day. We needed you to test the water for the water quality control team, not enjoying the facilities. Get back to work HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Elfie how long have you had that rash? Have you told the IPC team? Cases of measles are on the increase so please keep yourself safe by getting vaccinated HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Day 23! (Two more sleeps) The elves are having a rave which isn’t what I had in mind when I said we were using the glow box! Anyway they are learning the correct hand hygiene technique to make sure they remove as many organisms as possible! #IPC #infectioncontrol #handhygiene

Elfie, I said you need to relax after a busy IPC year for youe Elf and wellbeing but not like this. Donkey's need time out, they are not for our pleasure.HH Nesta Nicola Firth

Well Ellie this is the correct thing you have done all month, wishing everyone a merry Christmas from IP Stockport NHS HH Nesta Nicola Firth

What a proud day for my family, my team IP Stockport NHS and Stockport NHS FT. Being interviewed by ITV Granada Reports then attending the COVID memorial evening at Stockport art gallery. My portrait is amazing HH Nicola Firth Rosie Dixon Gaynor Evans OBE

There are currently cases of #norovirus about. Please help keep our patients safe - remember to wash your hands and don't visit if you have any symptoms or contact with diarrhoea or vomiting.

Congratulations to the community midwife team for winning the hand hygiene poster competition Rachel Alexander-Patton sharon hyde HH Nicola Firth

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