Pseudomonas update - 26th January 2012

The total number of pseudomonas cases and colonisations* notified to the Public Health Agency today are as follows: Total number of confirmed pseudomonas infections associated with the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJM) outbreak: seven (in RJM). Number of babies currently in neonatal units who have confirmed pseudomonas colonisations and are associated with the RJM outbreak: seven (in RJM and Antrim).

Shaping the future: applying therapy research to practice

In these challenging financial times the use of research as a basis for effective health and social care cannot be overstated. ‘Shaping the Future’, a joint Public Health Agency (PHA) and University of Ulster workshop (27 January) takes a fresh look at research within the Allied Health Professions (AHPs) to improve the care and experiences of people across Northern Ireland.

Pseudomonas update, 24 January 2012

Yesterday's possible case of Pseudomonas infection relating to the outbreak at the neonatal unit in the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital has been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases to seven. It was also confirmed during a regional update yesterday that there are no reports of any new babies having the Pseudomonas bacteria on their skin as a result of the outbreak. The regional update was attended by representatives from the Department of Health, five Trusts, the PHA, the Health and Social Care Board and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.