Keynote: Solving IPC Challenges with Chlorine Dioxide: A Chemistry-Based Approach
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 |
| 9:10 AM - 9:55 AM |
| Tāwhirimātea 1 |
Overview
Jincy Jerry
Sponsored by Tristel
Speaker
Jincy Jerry
Director Of Infection Prevention And Control
Nhs Ayrshire And Arran
Solving IPC Challenges with Chlorine Dioxide: A Chemistry-Based Approach
Abstract
This session explores how chlorine dioxide can be applied to address some of the most persistent infection prevention and control challenges in healthcare. Drawing on practical case studies and implementation experience, the presentation will examine the science behind chlorine dioxide, its role in environmental decontamination and how a chemistry-based approach can support healthcare facilities in managing complex IPC risks.
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.
