Josie Winter • 20 October 2020
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Newport-based healthcare consultancy supports UK care providers to strengthen their Infection Control framework

A Newport-based healthcare consultancy is supporting UK care providers to strengthen their Infection Control framework in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Co-founder and clinical director Josie Winter, 36, trained as an NHS theatre nurse and is currently a scientific advisor for the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICs), as well as a part-time university lecturer in Infection Control. She has been using her 20 years’ clinical experience in healthcare and Infection Control to benefit care homes during the crisis. Josie runs the consultancy with her husband Guy and together they have been implementing an intensive 12-week programme at several multisite care groups across the UK.
Josie said: “I am proud that we have found a way to use our expertise and skills to support health and social care providers remotely during this difficult time. Helping care homes and home care agencies to develop effective Infection Control governance, mentoring their staff and delivering training that keeps staff engaged, motivated and, above all, accountable has been deeply rewarding in many ways.“
The training, which includes Infection Control precautions and outbreak management, has been completely adapted to be able to deliver it remotely due to visiting restrictions. “Each care organisation is able to select an ‘Infection Control Champion’, who is personally mentored by me over the course,” added Josie.
“The champions are set several worked-based assignments, which has a direct impact on preventing COVID-19 getting to the most vulnerable in our society.” An Infection Control/outbreak telephone support line has been set up which any care provider can contact on 01633 415427 to receive support.
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