Re: Eyelash extensions - False Eyelashes - ACIPC - Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control

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Hello Everyone,
Some false eyelashes/eyelash extensions have stuck-on jewels down the
lash-they make a pretty pattern when
looking down, some people have dandruff on their eyelashes and desqumate
everytime they blink. An easy
fix is to wear a clear wrap-around eye protector/goggle or similar…
just a thought.
Kind regards
Margaret Goodson
IC CNC
Manly Waters Private hospital
Manly, NSW 2095.
T:02 9977 9977
M: 0408256350
E: MGoodson@mhsmanly.com.au

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Eyelashes

Hi Michael,

We recently discussed this at Perth Childrens Hospital with our
Theatres Team and approached the situation in a similar manner.

I always appreciate/ enjoy your thoughts/responses on these
controversial IPC topics!

Thank you,

Dallas

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Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Friday, 24 July 2020 6:11 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Eyelash extensions – False
Eyelashes

Hi Deb

I think this is one of those areas with lack of evidence, and we need to
rely on first principles rather than assume its a problem

How are false eyelashes going to cause a problem during a procedure?
Even if there has been some lab study showing false eyelashes can be
colonised with higher levels of bacteria, what is your transmission
route? Unless the false eyelashes are a danger of falling into a
surgical field, I cannot see a transmission route appropriate hand
hygiene would not negate. Support and endorse appropriate hand hygiene,
not banning fashion because it is not perceived as OK for HCWs.

I think this issue should be sent back to the policy table as not being
supported by infection control as a risk, and they can come up with what
they want to do.

Too often policy makers look to blame infection control for their
actions (eg lanyards, shoe and sock colours, tattoos). We need to be
clear where the risks are and enforce those, not support cultural or
fashion dislikes.

Cheers
Michael (who, as you can see, is sick of getting blamed for every policy
change!)

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Deborah Vos
Sent: Friday, 24 July 2020 7:36 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Eyelash extensions – False
Eyelashes

Dear Brains Trust

I have become aware of some nurses are wearing eyelash extensions,
Can anyone point me in the right direction for managing this concern-
especially in the theatre environment,

I suspect it will become a policy issue however I would like to have
some form of evidence or advice as to what other hospitals are doing

Thanks in advance

Deb

Deborah Vos
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Dr.Margaret Goodson
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RN(AHPRA),CertIVTAE,MAICD.
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