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Maree,
An interesting observation made by your colleagues.
With the introduction of any new system/equipment it is important to evaluate any potential risks that may be associated with human error and where possible consider alternative engineering controls that have been designed to engineer out such risks.
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
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My organisation made a decision very recently on this subject.
The 2 choices were the Tristel Wipe system and the Trophon system.
Both systems are listed on the ARTG and are readily searchable.
I prepared a paper to present to my committee in order for the committee to make a decision as to which is the best choice for us.
I can send an edited version of this paper upon request. I tried to be as unbiased as possible in order for my committee to make an impartial decision.
The decision made was for the Trophon and the rationale was because it was automated.
The weakness with the Tristel system is user fallibility.
There is no doubt the Tristel is easy and significantly cheaper. However it is harder to measure that correct contact time for the active ingredient to be effective. What happens in a busy unit with a doctor/ sonographer in a hurry to complete the list?
Trophon has significant ongoing cost implications with consumables and once the warranty is expired, ongoing service costs.
It is a tough decision. Cost of product versus a guarantee of user compliance with the process.
As one of my colleagues said if we cant get hand hygiene right among some staff, can we expect them to get this right!!!
Maree Sommerville
Infection Control Nurse Consultant
Mercy Hospital for Women
8458 4759
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Hi All,
I have been asked to review a new cleaning and disinfection system for reprocessing transvaginal ultrasound probes especially those used in IVF related pregnancies where chemical residues are a high concern.
The system consists of three separate pre-packaged wipes (a cleaner, a disinfectant and a rinse wipe) which I believe is currently used in he UK. The active ingredient in the disinfectant wipe is chlorine dioxide in aqueous solution.
Has anyone got any experience with this type of system that they would be willing to share with me?
Kind Regards,
Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
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