The IPC in Action podcast series focusses on Infection, Prevention and Control within an Acute hospital setting. Our hosts Fran Butson and Jen Farmer are IPC Nurses here at Gloucestershire Hospitals and each month they delve into a different topic related to Infection, Prevention and Control.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

IPC in Action
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The IPC in Action podcast series focusses on Infection, Prevention and Control within an Acute hospital setting. Our hosts Fran Butson and Jen Farmer are IPC Nurses here at Gloucestershire Hospitals and each month they delve into a different topic related to Infection, Prevention and Control.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

May 1, 2026
IPC in Action February 2026
<p>Hosts Jen and Fran, Infection Prevention and Control nurses, discuss Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacterales (CPE) — what they are and how to prevent their spread.</p><br><p>For full guidance, see the Trust’s protocol for multi-drug resistant bacteria and other alert organisms: Management of Infected or Colonised Patients: </p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbjJMZDJXTUs3S1NZX2NGZ1d4U25odjFhLUo1UXxBQ3Jtc0trZTUtY3RfNnQ3M3RvRUJmU3p3V0FLUDBPVkNIaFE3UldUejJjUGlwU09CdTZrcVhjOU5faEpVazlodjBDU2Ztb0phajBxWkExRUdPbWMtaDlEdzQyaDJGUXcxNGRsdXI1N21OZDJvVWpqbnMwcFVYOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnhs.sharepoint.com%2Fsites%2FRTE_ghnhsft_policies%2FShared%2520Documents%2FA2094.pdf&v=8cKbw1PbMT8" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nhs.sharepoint.com/sites/RTE_...</a> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

February 28, 2026
IPC in Action May 2026
<p>Special edition episode celebrating World Hand Hygiene Day 2026</p><p><a href="https://intranet.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/news/world-hand-hygiene-day-5-may-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">World Hand Hygiene Day 2026: Action saves lives!</a> - link to Intranet site</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

December 8, 2025
IPC in Action December 2025
Infection Control Nurses Jen and Fran explore norovirus, explaining its efficient spread and offering practical steps to protect individuals and communities in this interview episode.
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