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Hi All
In relation to questions posted below. I will try my best to answer. Otherwise I can be contacted on my work email. Happy to help. I am lucky that the facility I work with happened to have an ISO accreditation 3 weeks ago. My role have given me the option to comply with some of the requirements of the AS 4187:2014.
– have organisations been able to access/obtain all the standards that you are required to meet in AS:4187:2014 (i.e. AS and ISO standards)? – Answer: Yes at the facility I am currently employed and at a previous facility I worked with. Please be aware that you are only required to access parts of the relevant standards specifically referred to as a normative component of the compliance. I have known managers in areas where they have purchased what is required.
– what was the cost associated with obtaining these standards (i.e. ISO standards)?
Answer: I wouldnt worry much about the cost of the ISO standards. It would be more on the equipment compliance, monitoring and contingencies attached to gaps if the required monitoring suggests resolution of issues ( how do you manage them?). An example is specific to Table 7.2 where are the requirements of water quality, endotoxin, among others are specified. Also too the AS 4187:2003 is referring to “older” AS standards compliance whereas the AS 4187:2014 refers to a more current and ISO (at that level) which is more stringent and technically demanding, so there are, unfortunately dollar values involved as with other compliance.
– have organisations been able to develop an audit tool that include standards (i.e. ISO standards) that are referred to in AS4187:2014?
Answer: There are independent organisation/s (comes with a price) that have prepared but I am not aware of the sufficiency of the audit. It would be interesting if the college would fund such an audit tool which I think many of us will be happy to be part of.
Roel Castillo
Sterilising Services Unit Manager
Macquarie University Hospital
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
Sent: Monday, 6 June 2016 12:14 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Advisory No. A16/03AS: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations
Dear All,
In relation to the ACSQHS advisory posted below Im interested to know the following:
– have organisations been able to access/obtain all the standards that you are required to meet in AS:4187:2014 (i.e. AS and ISO standards)?
– what was the cost associated with obtaining these standards (i.e. ISO standards)?
– have organisations been able to develop an audit tool that include standards (i.e. ISO standards) that are referred to in AS4187:2014?
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
PO Box 5202
Middle Park
Victoria, 3206
Australia
M: +61 404 816 434
infexion@ozemail.com.au
ABN 47533508426
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: 6 June, 2016 9:48 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Advisory No. A16/03AS: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations
[Posted on behalf of Roel Castillo – Moderator]
Hi all
Please refer to link below. ACSQHS advisory in regards to compliance to the new AS:4187:2014:
Regards
Roel Castillo
Sterilising Services Unit Manager
Macquarie University Hospital
3 Technology Place
Macquarie University, NSW 2109, Australia Locked Bag 2231, North Ryde BC, NSW 1670
T: +61 2 9812 3213 I M: +61 0 434 496 829
Email: roel.castillo@muh.org.au
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