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Author:
Donna Cameron
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donna.cameron@UNIMELB.EDU.AU
Organisation:
University of Melbourne
State:
VIC
Hi Sam,
This is also a link that was sent out on Infexion Connexion a couple of years ago about hand dryers vs towel.
Regards,
Donna
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Hi Sam
Jon Otter blogged on this recently.
https://reflectionsipc.com/2016/04/20/are-hand-dryers-safe-for-clinical-settings/
Cheers
Regards
Philip Russo| PhD Scholar
School of Public Health | Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation
Queensland University of Technology | 60 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove, QLD 4059 | Australia
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Good Afternoon,
I am seeking information about the use of air blowing hand driers in ACF. A local ACF has approached me for assistance is having them removed due to the aerosols generated. I understand that paper towel is the preferred drying option, however there is nowhere i can find anything that states air blown hand driers are inappropriate.
Can anyone help me please?
Thank you.
Kind regards
Sam Kelly
Public Health Officer | Infection Control| Communicable Disease Control
Health Protection Service | Population Health| ACTHealth
25 Mulley Street Holder ACT | Locked Bag 5005 Weston Creek ACT 2611
T 02 6205 1376 | M0409 986 167 | Esam.kelly@act.gov.au| Website |
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