Special from the IPS Conference - reducing C. difficile by better mouthcare and a general chat

<p>In this first episode recorded at the Infection Prevention Society Conference (Bournemouth, UK) we talk to Dr Holly Slyne about how the Mouth Care Matters programme resulted in a reduction in C. difficile infections by way of reducing healthcare-associated pneumonias and antibiotic use. Holly has kindly shared some resources, please see links below.</p> <p>Following that, Brett, Phil and Martin have a chat about the importance of face-to-face meetings and our conference highlights so far.</p> <p> </p> <p>Health Education England Mouth Care Matters website: <a href='http://mouthcarematters.hee.nhs.uk/'>http://mouthcarematters.hee.nhs.uk/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Mouthcare matters poster courtesy of Dr Holly Slyne <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/56x6f4/Mouth_care_Matters_pathway_NN_posterbfl67.pdf'>HERE</a></p> <p>Mouthcare care plan courtesy of Dr Holly Slyne <a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/zkks6r/A4_mouthcare_care_plan9jymh.pdf'>HERE</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>