NHS Borders Infection Control @ControlNhsb
NHS Scottish Borders Joined November 2019-
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Check out the Infection Prevention & Control board outside the canteen to find out how we can all support patient hand hygiene
Infection Prevention & Control had the pleasure of providing education on Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the new FY1 Doctors starting placements in NHS Borders
Carlos is the winner of our hand hygiene quiz which we held for World Hand hygiene day in May. Congratulations!
IPC would like to introduce our new information board outside the canteen. Currently our theme is Hand hygiene just in time for World Hand Hygiene Day 5/5/25
Congratulations to our wonderful Hawick Community Hospital Team who achieved 99% on their Infection Prevention & Control audit 👏🏻
Congratulations to our wonderful Endoscopy Team who achieved 99% on their recent Infection Prevention & Control audit. IPCN Claire presented the team with a certificate & chocolates to mark our gratitude for their outstanding efforts 👏🏻
NHS Borders Infection Prevention & Control Nurses raising awareness and supporting our staff with hand hygiene 👏🏻
As #WorldHandHygieneDay approaches, we’re asking NHS Scotland staff to only wear disposable non-sterile gloves when they’re needed. When gloves are not needed, good hand hygiene is the best way to protect patients, staff and our planet. #ClimateAction
IPC are pleased to announce that Aoife Duignan was the winner of the Infection Control Grand Round Christmas Quiz 😊 Aoife has chosen to donate the £50 prize to the International Rescue Committee Gaza Appeal Many thanks to all who participated 😃
Our IPC Team members delivered the final festive quiz at NHS Borders Grand Round yesterday. Well done to all who participated. Merry Christmas 🎄
IPCT have been back out with the Hand Hygiene trolley today promoting the 5 moments of hand hygiene. Look out for us the rest of the week and if you see us, then come and say hello!
I have pledged to be an #AntibioticGuardian to #keepantibioticsworking . Our actions protect #antibiotics. Join me at antibioticguardian.com
Our amazing IPC Team delivering bite size education today 👏 (love that you always have chocolate) @ControlNhsb @NHSBorders @LouiseM17513002
Today IPC Team bid a fond farewell to our lovely Karina who is off to see the world 🌍 We wish Karina all the luck on her next adventure and will miss her valuable input to our team ❤️
This report reflects the hard work of our staff across Mental Health areas and it's great to see the positive relationships between ward staff and the Infection Prevention and Control team acknowledged. Well done NHS Borders Mental Health teams.
This report reflects the hard work of our staff across Mental Health areas and it's great to see the positive relationships between ward staff and the Infection Prevention and Control team acknowledged. Well done NHS Borders Mental Health teams.
Infection Control Manager Sam and Infection Control Nurse Tracy are delighted to present Ward 16 with a certificate to celebrate 100% in their most recent full audit! Congratulations team, keep up the excellent work👏❤️
Protect others from norovirus – wash your hands regularly with soap and warm water 🚽 After going to the toilet 🥗 Before you prepare any food Alcohol gels won’t kill norovirus, so make sure you keep washing your hands! More info ▶ nhs.uk/conditions/nor… #IIPW #StopNorovirus
Session 2 of our NQP Programme aligned to the Pillars of Practice, supporting an NMAHP collaborative approach - thank you to the wider team for your continued support 🙌⭐️ @grievesie1 @flylip @NHSBorders @ControlNhsb @pefchefs
It's as important as ever to do your part in preventing the spread of infections like norovirus and Covid-19. Read more for tips on keeping everyone safe when visiting friends or loved ones in hospital 👉 nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/visiting-advic…
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