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Thankyou Helen,
I don’t understand why Accreditation auditors are going on about pedal bins
then??
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Hi all
We experienced the exact same dilemma through multiple outbreaks, but
finally settled on the no lid option during outbreaks. This allows for safe
and effective disposal of PPE without having to touch and contaminate the
lid. Pedal bins inevitably break fairly easily and the damaged lid becomes a
source of contamination very quickly and for this reason we have moved away
from them.
We used a variety of garden bins (large/sturdy/easy to clean) from Bunnings!
We were supported and advised by all agencies in Victoria (VACRC, PHU, ADF,
Auzmat and Aspen Medical) to pursue this option.
Kind regards,
Helen Finlay
National Manager Infection Control
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Level 2, 615 Dandenong Road, Armadale VIC 3143
Manager (Fitzgerald Aged Care Facility)
Hi would anyone have any information on the types of bins suitable for
discarding of PPE. I have looked at many infection control guides but none
mention types of bins.
As a small facility with limited resources we have generally used bins with
a swing lid ( then the lids go missing!) though this way rubbish is easier
to discard! and we also have pedal operated bins but I find their life is
short in comparison to the cost!.
Auditors from the Accreditation Agency have said best practice was the use
of pedal bin. Infection control officers who audited my facility from the
local health district told me bins with no lids was better but have not
been able to provide written evidence either. While doing the Foundations
course one of the film clips produced by the Tasmanian Government showed
PPE being discarded into a bin without a lid. Does that mean for training
its ok but in other situations it’s not??
Looking forward to any replies.
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