Ultrasound Infection Prevention Toolkit

Meet the Experts

Watch interviews with some of the experts who helped develop the Infection Prevention Toolkit, and listen to walkthroughs showing how to use the tools.

Naimh O’Callaghan, Hospital Sterile Services Clinical Nurse Manager and Decontamination Lead (Ireland)

Naimh O’Callaghan talks about why she chose to help develop the Infection Prevention Toolkit, why she thinks ultrasound users underestimate the risk of infection, and the importance of automation in ultrasound probe disinfection.

Helen Campbell, Decontamination Consultant (England)

Helen Campbell talks about her involvement in the development of the Infection Prevention Toolkit, the risks of infection after ultrasound, and how the Toolkit can help improve patient safety.

Linda Cooper, Decontamination Project Lead (Northern Ireland)

Linda Cooper discusses her role as an expert helping to develop the Infection Prevention Toolkit, the lack of awareness around ultrasound infection risk, and how to improve people’s knowledge of reprocessing standards and guidelines.

John Prendergast, Authorised Engineer (Decontamination) (Wales)

John Prendergast talks about why ultrasound users underestimate the risk of infection, how to increase awareness of reprocessing guidelines, and how to improve traceability compliance.

Additional Resources

Probing Questions: A Decontamination Journey

Watch a presentation by Linda Cooper at BMUS 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting. Linda provides an overview of the Infection Prevention Toolkit, with an in-depth walkthrough of how to use Tool 1 (Locate & Profile)

Unknown Risk of Ultrasound Probes and How to Mitigate

Watch Helen Campbell lead an educational industry session at BMUS 2021. Helen provides an overview of the Infection Prevention Toolkit, with an in-depth walkthrough of how to use Tool 3 (Risk Assessment), including example use scenarios.