IPC in Action

IPC in Action December 2025

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:04:45 GMT

In the December episode of IPC in Action podcast from Gloucestershire Hospitals NHSFT, Infection Control Nurses Jen and Fran discuss the notorious 'winter vomiting bug'- norovirus. They explore what makes this virus so efficient at spreading and what practical steps you can take to protect yourselves and others.

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IPC in Action November 2025

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:26:08 GMT

Fran and Jen return for the November podcast episode to dive into all things influenza—perfect timing as we head into peak flu season. They break down what influenza actually is, why it matters, and share essential take-home tips to help you stay safe, healthy, and prepared this winter.

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IPC in Action September 2025

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:39:18 GMT

On the latest edition of IPC in Action Jen and Fran are pleased to welcome Abigail and Paul from GAMA Healthcare, talking about our latest cleaning innovation introduced in Gloucestershire Hospitals, Enhanced pods - harnessing the power of Peracetic acid

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IPC in Action August 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:34:36 GMT

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IPC in Action July 2025

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:11:13 GMT

This episode Fran and Jen are discussing Group A Streptococcus. An organism seen across all areas of the hospital amongst all age groups of patients. They discuss the ways in which it can cause infection, treatment and precautions to take including isolation, PPE and cleaning

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IPC in Action June 2025

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:24:27 GMT

In this episode, Fran and Jen discuss the new and improved Infection Control Assurance Framework (ICAF). The ICAF is an important assurance based framework allowing staff to have autonomy over auditable Infection Prevention and Control Practices in their areas. They discuss what it is, how to access it and what needs to be done to complete it. For any ICAF related queries, please email ghn-tr.icaf@nhs.net.

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IPC in Action March 2025

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:37:41 GMT

After a long (and self-professed!) hiatus, Jen Farmer and Fran Butson are back with the March edition of the IPC in Action Podcast! We welcome special guests Dr Suraya Foster and Dr Matt Mirkin, both F1 doctors working in the Trust, who tell us about their IV-Oral Antibiotic Switch Therapy (IVOST) audit: Switch Smart. They conducted the audit in the Trust with amazing results and have since presented at the National Foundation Doctors conference! They are hoping to present and have registered to present this work at the 2025 National Patient Safety Conference. Have a listen to find out more about the audit and to find out what their next steps are…

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IPC in Action Oct 2024

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Fran is joined by Geraldine and Shincy to discuss how to 'Win this Winter'

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IPC in Action Sept 2024

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:00:00 GMT

In the September edition of the podcast, Jen is joined by Endocrine Specialist Pharmacist Nabeela Umar to discuss sampling, including how to take urine samples correctly and what to request.

For more information, or to join Nabeela on her UTI bundle work, please contact nabeela.umar2@nhs.net

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IPC in Action Aug 2024

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:00:00 GMT

In the August 2024 edition of the podcast, Fran is joined by Sophie and Harriet Buley-Snell to discuss mouth care and how it impacts our patients.

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IPC in Action July 2024

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 23:00:00 GMT

In the July 2024 podcast, Fran is joined by Maja and Sophie to discuss the ever-important topic of being Bare Below the Elbows (BBE). They discuss its importance in the role of all healthcare staff and how it can impact our patients and ourselves. If you have any questions, comments or ideas, please email the Acute Infection Prevention and Control team on ghn-tr.acuteicn@nhs.net

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IPC in Action April 2024

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 23:00:00 GMT

In the April 2024 edition of the podcast, Jen talks to colleagues from across the One Gloucestershire system about the campaign to reduce glove usage: Gloves don't protect you, clean hands do

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IPC in Action Feb/March 2024

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In the February/ March 2024 edition of IPC in Action, Jen and Fran talk through the A-Z of Isolation

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IPC in Action Jan 2024

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In January 2024's edition of IPC in Action, Jen and Fran talk about Measles.

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IPC in Action Dec 2023

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In the December edition of IPC in Action, Jen and Fran talk respiratory viruses

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IPC in Action Nov 2023

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT

In November's edition of the IPC In Action Podcast, Jen and Fran talk about Clostridioides difficile (C.diff)

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IPC in Action Oct 2023

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 23:00:00 GMT

In the October edition of the podcast, Fran and Jen discuss winter preparedness and winter illnesses including COVID, Flu and Norovirus.

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IPC in Action Sept 2023

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:00:00 GMT

In the September edition of the podcast, Jen and Fran are joined by project manager Nicky Keenan to talk about the new National Cleaning Standards

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IPC in Action Aug 2023

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 23:00:00 GMT

In the August edition of the podcast, Fran is joined by Kerry Holden, Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control, to talk about the IPC annual plan

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IPC in Action July 2023

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Jen and Fran from the Infection Prevention and Control Team are joined by Amy Read (Trainee Consultant Clinical Scientist) for the last episode in their Multi-Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) series

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IPC in Action June 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 23:00:00 GMT

Jen and Fran discuss GRE, or Glycopeptide-Resistant Enterococci as part of the Multi- Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) series

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IPC in Action May 2023

Mon, 01 May 2023 13:16:58 GMT

Fran and Jen discuss CPE, or Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae, in their Multi- Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) series

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IPC in Action April 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:00:00 GMT

In their latest podcast, Jen and Fran discuss sustainability, Glove Awareness Week and World Hand Hygiene Day

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IPC in Action March 2023

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

IPC Nurses, Jen and Fran, discuss spring cleaning with special guest Amy Cartwright, Clinical Educator for GAMA Healthcare

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IPC in Action Feb 2023

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Jen Farmer and Fran Butson discuss the winter viruses in their second podcast, including all things COVID, influenza and norovirus.

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IPC in Action Nov 2022

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Jen Farmer and Fran Butson introduce their first-ever IPC in Action Podcast. In this podcast they discuss what they do as a team, all things World Antimicrobial Awareness (18th-24th November) and what you can do to get involved!

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