IPC Partners

This IPC Journal Club was hosted by IPC Partners with the Infection Prevention Society for an insightful discussion exploring behaviour change in IPC practice. In this session, experts Kerry Holden, Prof Heather Loveday, Dr Jon Otter, and Dr Phil Norville discuss two key papers: ✅ Using Behaviour Change Theory for IPC Practices in Healthcare Settings – Why behaviour change is critical and how frameworks like COM-B and the Behaviour Change Wheel can transform compliance. ✅ Ward Rounds as an Educational Tool – How integrating IPC education into clinical practice builds confidence, relationships, and better patient safety outcomes. Expect lively discussion on: - Overcoming barriers to IPC compliance - Practical strategies for sustainable behaviour change - Innovative approaches to IPC education, including simulation and “just-in-time” training 📌 Perfect for infection preventionists, clinicians, and anyone passionate about improving patient safety. 🎥 Watch now and share with your teams! Subscribe for more IPC insights and upcoming webinars.

Welcome to the latest edition of IPC Partners Journal Club! In this session, Dr Phil Norville hosts Alastair Rzeznicki, founder of Mrs Gel & Friends, for an inspiring discussion on infection prevention and control (IPC) and how creativity can transform healthcare behaviours. Alastair shares: - The story behind Mrs Gel & Friends and its mission to make IPC fun and accessible. - Insights from the paper: “To sustain improvements in hospital practice post COVID-19: A qualitative study of interprofessional dissonance in hospital infection prevention and control.” - How storytelling, behavioural science, and design thinking can influence safer practices. - Practical ideas for public education and digital inclusion to reduce infections. This talk blends personal experience, research findings, and creative solutions to tackle IPC challenges in hospitals and beyond. Watch to learn: ✅ Why interprofessional dynamics matter in IPC ✅ How AI helped simplify complex research ✅ The power of framing and positive messaging ✅ Real-world examples of engaging families in infection prevention Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more IPC insights!

IPC Partners Journal Club – Disinfection Strategies for CPE in Hospital Water Systems Join Dr Phil Norville for a detailed summary of a recently published scoping review in the Journal of Hospital Infection, with Dr Jon Otter facilitating the Q&A. Phil shares insights from 22 studies exploring chemical, physical, and integrated approaches to tackling carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) in hospital water systems. Key discussion points include: - Why water systems and biofilms matter for infection prevention - The effectiveness and limitations of different disinfectants - Physical interventions like sink redesign, heating, and vibration - The role of staff education and proactive water safety planning - Future innovations: nanoparticles, bacteriophages, and self-disinfecting siphons 💬 Got questions? Add them in the comments! 📌 Subscribe for more IPC Partners Journal Clubs and (new for 2026!) upcoming Insight Webinars.