Infection Control Matters

In this first episode of 2023, Martin talks to Melissa Rochon and Prof Judith Tanner about their recent paper in the Journal of Hospital Infection that reports on the use of patient-generated images in SSI surveillance.

Papers discussed:

1. Rochon M, et al. Image-based digital post-discharge surveillance in England: measuring patient enrolment, engagement, clinician response times, surgical site infection, and carbon footprint. J Hosp Infect. 2023;133:15-22.  https://doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2023.01.001

2. Tyrer J. Digital photo at discharge: a way of monitoring surgical wounds. Nursing Times. 2022;119(9). https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/tissue-viability/digital-photo-at-discharge-a-way-of-monitoring-surgical-wounds-08-08-2022/

In the final podcast of the year, we reflect on some lighthearted moments from 2022 and share our thoughts on a few favourite papers, reflections and podcasts. Being the Christmas special, it isn't too serious.. See you in 2023!

Brett's highlighted papers:

1. Peters A, et al. Impact of environmental hygiene interventions on healthcare-associated infections and patient colonization: a systematic review. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2022;11(1):38.  https://doi:10.1186/s13756-022-01075-1

2. Dancer SJ, et al. One size does NOT fit all: why infection prevention is difficult to randomise or control. Journal of Hospital Infection. 2022.  https://doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2022.02.008

3. Mac Giolla Eain M, et al. Aerosol release, distribution, and prevention during aerosol therapy: a simulated model for infection control. Drug Deliv. 2022;29(1):10-17.  https://doi:10.1080/10717544.2021.2015482

Phil's papers:

1. Grae N, et al. Prevalence of healthcare-associated infections in public hospitals in New Zealand, 2021. J Hosp Infect. 2022;131:164-172.  https://doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2022.10.002

2. Bolten A, et al. The carbon footprint of the operating room related to infection prevention measures: a scoping review. J Hosp Infect. 2022.  https://doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2022.07.011

Martin's papers:

1. Kato H, et al. Expansion of droplets during speaking and singing in Japanese. PLoS One. 2022;17(8):e0272122.  https://doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0272122

2. Juskevicius LF, et al. Lessons learned from a failed implementation: Effective communication with patients in transmission-based precautions. Am J Infect Control. 2022.  https://doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2022.09.029

3. Cawcutt KA, et al. #SoMe the Money! Value, Strategy, and Implementation of Social Media Engagement for Infectious Diseases Trainees, Clinicians, and Divisions. Clin Infect Dis. 2022;74(Suppl_3):S229-S236.  https://doi:10.1093/cid/ciac063

Link to the whole Clinical Infectious Diseases social media supplement: https://academic.oup.com/cid/issue/74/Supplement_3

Link to the Norovirus song: https://youtu.be/ci7migUwURc

Hotel Quarantina (Full version) https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/jh65s2/hotel_quarantina.mp3

In this week's episode, Brett and Martin talk to Dr Emma Burnett, Head of Campus, Fatima College of Health Sciences, Ajman, UAE. We discuss a recent collaborative that has resulted in two papers that examine the development of a conceptual framework that underpins the formation of an optimal infection prevention service. The papers that we discuss are listed below.

1. Robinson J, et al. Designing an optimal infection prevention service: Part 2. Journal of Infection Prevention. 2022.  https://doi:10.1177/17571774221127573

3. Curran ET, et al. A comparison of the nationally important infection prevention and control documents in NHS England and NHS Scotland. J Infect Prev. 2021;22(2):75-82.  https://doi:10.1177/1757177420971849

In this week's episode Martin talks to Brett and Professor Maria Northcote about a recent paper on the expeciences of healthcare-associated infection on the lives of patients. The importance of communication is one of the avenues that we go down.

1. Mitchell BG, et al. Patients' perspectives of healthcare-associated infection: 'you don't know what impacts it will have on your life'. J Hosp Infect. 2022;126:93-102.  doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2022.04.014 https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(22)00128-1/fulltext

In this week's episode, Brett, Phil and Martin have a catch-up at the ACIPC conference in Sydney following Brett's session in which the audience were invited to select their priorities for action over the next year. Would the HCAIS that present the biggest burden (HAP and CAUTI) figure highly?

In this special episode for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, Martin talks to UKHSA subject experts about the ESPAUR Report (English Surveillance Programme for Antimicrobial Utilisation and Resistance) released earlier today. You can find out more on the report at the ESPAUR webinar on 23rd November and can register here to attend: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/espaur-report-2021-to-2022-webinar-tickets-439575370767 

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is responsible for protecting every member of every community from the impact of infectious diseases, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents and other health threats. UKHSA provides intellectual, scientific and operational leadership at national and local level, as well as on the global stage, to make the nation's health secure.
 

UKHSA leads the English surveillance programme for antimicrobial utilisation and resistance. ESPAUR publish a report annually which includes national data on antimicrobial prescribing and resistance, antimicrobial stewardship implementation, and awareness activities. It is published here during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week.  

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/english-surveillance-programme-antimicrobial-utilisation-and-resistance-espaur-report 

The national WAAW toolkit which includes a range of resources colleagues can use is available here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-antibiotic-awareness-day-resources-toolkit-for-healthcare-professionals-in-england 

In this episode, recorded live on stage in front of an audience at the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) Conference being held in Sydney. Brett, Phil and Martin talk to Sally HAvers and Belinda Henderson about the challenges facing IPC workers in aged care in Australia and future priorities for IPC going forward in acute care.

In another discussion recorded at the Infection Prevention Society Conference in Bournemouth (UK), Martin and Brett chatted to Dr Annette Jeanes and Prof Jean-Yves Maillard. Annette formerly was the Director of IPC at University College London Hospital NHS Trust, and now works independently. We discuss her time working in the film industry during COVID, and how the varied skillset of an IP practitioner is transferable into what you might think of a completely alien setting. Following that discussion, we discuss the topic of environmental dry surface biofilms with Prof Jean-Yves Maillard from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Cardiff University in Wales. Jean-Yves is an experienced researcher in this field and presented the Tina Bradley Memorial lecture at the conference on this topic.

In this episode recorded at the Infection Prevention Society Conference in Bournemouth (UK), Martin talks to Dr Jon Otter (from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London), where he is the joint Director of Infection Prevention and Control.

We discuss a paper that he gave at the conference on the topic of language and getting the message over. A copy of his excellent presentation complete with the references to the papers that we discuss can be found downloaded from here - https://jonotter.files.wordpress.com/2022/10/221013-2-ips-communication.pptx

In this first episode recorded at the Infection Prevention Society Conference (Bournemouth, UK) we talk to Dr Holly Slyne about how the Mouth Care Matters programme resulted in a reduction in C. difficile infections by way of reducing healthcare-associated pneumonias and antibiotic use. Holly has kindly shared some resources, please see links below.

Following that, Brett, Phil and Martin have a chat about the importance of face-to-face meetings and our conference highlights so far.

Health Education England Mouth Care Matters website: http://mouthcarematters.hee.nhs.uk/

Mouthcare matters poster courtesy of Dr Holly Slyne HERE

Mouthcare care plan courtesy of Dr Holly Slyne HERE