Pseudomonas outbreak - latest update

An update has been issued on the Pseudomonas outbreak at the neonatal unit at the Royal Jubilee Maternity Service. All necessary precautions are being taken to avoid the spread of infection.

Latest update

You can get the latest update on the outbreak at the following link:

• Pseudomonas outbreak update - Public Health Agency website

Maternity services

All other maternity services and wards in the Royal Jubilee Maternity Service are fully operational and working as normal. Expectant mothers should attend their appointments as scheduled.

Pseudomonas

You can find out more about Pseudomonas at the page below:

• Pseudomonas (health and well-being section)

More useful links

• Screening for Pseudomonas (health and well-being section)
• The importance of hand hygiene (health and well-being section)
• Healthcare associated infections (health and well-being section)
• Belfast Health and Social Care Trust website
• Public Health Agency website