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Thanks Michael,
The baths are smooth surface. And the biggest area of concern is the waste outlet and potential proteinaceous contamination of it.
Kind regards,
Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
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Hi Fiona
Is there any reason why these baths would not be easy to physically remove proteins with detergent and water after each use? Are they tiled, have below bath plumbing, or any other non-continuous smooth surfaces? Do they have non-removable drain strainers which can retain proteinaceous material which you are concerned about? Are you concerned about the cleaning process between each patient use?
It would only be for those reasons I would suggest a hypochlorite product would be required in the cleaning process.
My thoughts, anyway.
Cheers
Michael
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We are currently reviewing our cleaning policy for baths in the labour and delivery suite of maternity. At present bleach is used (in a three step process) in case of blood contamination. This has been questioned with a suggestion that our standard bathroom product is sufficient. I would appreciate hearing from other facilities about the type of products they use to clean / disinfect their baths.
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Fiona De Sousa
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Sydney Adventist Hospital
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