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Hi Terry,
I agree it is a shame that the technical committee members weren’t originally contacted to ascertain whether there should be a project proposal developed and submitted to update and / or reconfirm these standards before seeking public consultation regarding their withdrawal. I agree with you regarding the challenge to raise funds for Standards review via stakeholders. I believe many important healthcare related standards will not be reviewed because of the funding models now in place.
There were other Standards on the complete list specific to sterilising equipment – some of whom CommitteeHE-023 [of which I am a member] are responsible for due to an amalgamation of Committee ME03 with HE-023 back in 2009ish or earlier. Further, several of the listed standards for sterilising equipment had agreed to be withdrawn way back in 2010 and other reconfirmed for retention [despite their age]. I have sent an email to the HE-023 Project Manger asking her to take note of that and correct the situation as soon as possible.
However, should the infection prevention and control community wish to retain those standards listed below – I suggest that ACIPC or individuals submit their comment according to the process outlined when you click on the link in the original email.
Kind Regards
Terry McAuley
Sterilisation & Infection Prevention and Control Consultant
STEAM Consulting Pty Ltd [as of April 1st 2015]
ACN 604 439 698
E: terry@steamconsulting.com.au
W: http://www.steamconsulting.com.au
A: PO BOX 779
Endeavour Hills
VIC Australia 3802
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Thank you very much Terry Mc.
It surprises and saddens me that this important notice was not distributed by Standards Australia to all former members on these committees (I represented ASM).
With Standards Australia now requiring stakeholder funding to review standards, it is highly unlikely they will get much participation. Therefore these standards, as old as they are, should remain on file they are cited in just about every state Guideline.
Unless Standards Australia can review them without asking stakeholders for funding.
Kind regards, Terry
Terry Grimmond FASM, BAgrSc, GrDpAdEd
Consultant Microbiologist
Grimmond and Associates
Ph (NZ): +64 7 855 3212
Mob (NZ): +64 274 365 140
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Hi Everyone,
You may have received an email from Standards Australia to notify consumers / Stakeholders regarding the proposed withdrawal of several aged standards – but just in case you haven’t I thought I would snip out those most relevant to the infection prevention and control community – however there were many others on the list. A full list can be accessed here http://www.standards.org.au/StandardsDevelopment/Developing_Standards/Pages/Withdrawing-Standards.aspx
Notice of Intention to Withdraw Aged Standards – Health and Community Services
17-June-2015
As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a contemporary and relevant catalogue of Australian Standards, Standards Australia has identified the following Aged Standards (over 10 years old) which fall under the responsibility of an inactive Technical Committee and are therefore proposed for withdrawal. Notification of the intention to withdraw these Standards will be publicised on the Standards Australia website for a 9 week commenting period (see below dates). If no objections are received during the commenting period Standards Australia will seek approval from the Production Management Group (PMG) to withdraw the Standards.
Standard Number
Title
Publication Year
Product Type
Scope of Standard
Committee ID
Committee Title
AS 4031-1992
Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas
1992
AS
This Standard sets out requirements for non-reusable containers intended for the safe collection and transport of used sharp objects, which may be infectious, in health care areas, and are disposed of with their contents.
HE-009
Hypodermic Equipment – General Medical
AS 4031-1992 AMDT 1
Non-reusable containers for the collection of sharp medical items used in health care areas
1996
ASAM
Not applicable.
HE-009
Hypodermic Equipment – General Medical
AS 4939-2001
Non-reusable personal use containers for the collection and disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes
2001
AS
This Standard sets out requirements for non-reusable personal use containers intended for the safe collection and disposal of hypodermic needles and syringes. The containers are disposed of with their contents.
HE-011
Safe Disposal of Sharps and Clinical Wastes
AS NZS 3816-1998
Management of clinical and related wastes
1998
JS
This Standard sets out requirements for the identification, segregation, handling, storage, transport, treatment and ultimate safe disposal of clinical and related wastes
which may be hazardous, in an environmentally responsible manner in order to reduce the impact to human health and safety. Such wastes include, but are not restricted to, wastes arising from medical, nursing, dental, veterinary, laboratories, pharmaceutical, podiatry, tattooing, body piercing, brothels, emergency services, blood banks, mortuary practices and other similar practices, and wastes generated in health care facilities or other facilities during the investigation or treatment of patients or in research projects.
HE-011
Safe Disposal of Sharps and Clinical Wastes
AS NZS 3825-1998
Procedures and devices for the removal and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles
1998
JS
This Standard sets out performance characteristics of devices used in, and procedures for, the removal and disposal of scalpel blades and similar instruments, e.g. stitch cutters, from scalpel handles.
HE-011
Safe Disposal of Sharps and Clinical Wastes
AS NZS 4478-1997
Guide to the reprocessing of reusable containers for the collection of sharp items used in human and animal clinical/medical applications
1997
JS
This Standard gives guidelines for the emptying, cleaning and disinfection of reusable containers utilized in the collection of sharp items used in human and animal clinical/medical applications.
HE-009
Hypodermic Equipment – General Medical
HB 202-2000
A management system for clinical and related wastes – Guide to application of AS/NZS 3816-1998- Management of clinical and related wastes
2000
HB
This Clause is applicable to all health care and related facilities. The Standard can also apply to, or be used in, situations not mentioned in the Standard.
HE-011
Safe Disposal of Sharps and Clinical Wastes
HB 260-2003
Hospital acquired infections – Engineering down the risk
2003
HB
This Handbook provides guidelines for persons, including engineers, architects, building contractors, project managers and health care workers, involved in the building design phase of new buildings for hospitals or of buildings undergoing refurbishment or renovations in hospitals, to minimize the risk of acquiring infections in hospitals. Facilities for acute medical, surgical, paediatric and obstetric patients are covered in this handbook, but not psychiatric and long-term aged facilities, nor rehabilitation day care facilities.
H-000
Health Standards Sector Board
Thought you should know.
Regards
Terry McAuley
Sterilisation & Infection Prevention and Control Consultant
STEAM Consulting Pty Ltd [as of April 1st 2015]
ACN 604 439 698
E: terry@steamconsulting.com.au
W: http://www.steamconsulting.com.au
A: PO BOX 779
Endeavour Hills
VIC Australia 3802
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