OR Nurse/ IPC Link Nurse
Baixo Alentejo Local Health Unit, Portugal
Overview: Paulo Brois has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the operating room environment. He adeptly handles roles such as clinical nurse with specialties in scrub, circulating, PACU, and anesthesiology. He also serves as an infection prevention and control link nurse, demonstrating his commitment to improving healthcare safety and outcomes.
Educational Background:
Master’s Degree: Awarded in Medical-Surgical Nursing in January 2023.
Specialization: Completed a Nursing in Anesthesiology course in June 2023.
Post-Graduation: Infection Prevention and Control
Current Enrollment: He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Applied Management in Healthcare and also the EUCIC Infection Prevention and Control Certificate (2024-2026) under the auspices of the European Committee on Infection Control, emphasizing his dedication to continuous professional development.
Professional Leadership and Innovation:
Project Leadership: Spearheads the "Julia UVC Robot" project initiated in 2020, focusing on robotic UV-C technology to enhance disinfection processes in healthcare facilities. He also coordinates the VISTO Project (Visualization, Inspection and Sensitization of Technique in Operating Room Cleaning), a continuous quality improvement initiative.
Award Recognition: Honored with the Research Award in Healthcare-Associated Infections at the 5th International Congress IACS 2023, for his research on the "Effectiveness of cleaning surgical room surfaces."
Ongoing Contributions:
Infection Prevention Initiatives: Actively develops and implements various projects aimed at infection prevention and control within his department.
Collaborative Efforts: Engages with multiple task groups at national and international levels, contributing to broader healthcare improvement initiatives.