Keynote: Ultrasound Probes: Aligning with Standards and Decontamination Protocols
| Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| 9:20 AM - 10:10 AM |
| Tāwhirimātea 1 |
Overview
Jincy Jerry
Speaker
Jincy Jerry
Director Of Infection Prevention And Control
Nhs Ayrshire And Arran
Ultrasound Probes: Aligning with Standards and Decontamination Protocols
Abstract
Ultrasound probes are used across a wide range of clinical settings, making effective decontamination essential for patient safety. This session will review current standards and guidance, discuss common challenges in practice, and highlight practical solutions for ensuring compliance with decontamination requirements while maintaining efficient clinical workflows.
Biography
Jincy Jerry is the Director of Infection Prevention and Control at NHS Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland. She has expertise in clinical disinfection, decontamination, surveillance, outbreak management, and healthcare ventilation. She is known for her leadership in infection control and innovation, including pioneering the use of Robotic Process Automation in healthcare. Her work has earned multiple awards, including the ICPIC Innovation Academy Awards in 2021 and 2023, Bright Spark award in 2022 and Hospital Manager of the Year Award in 2020. Out of more than 52,000 candidates from around the world, Jincy was chosen as a Top 10 Finalist for the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award in 2023.
