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In South Australia we are still operating under the Major Emergency Declaration under the SA Emergency Management Act 2004.
The current Emergency Management (Residential Aged Care Facilities No. 11) has general limitation relating to persons who may enter a RACF which includes a person with a temperate higher than 38 degrees is not permitted to enter a RAC or has a history of fever or chills in the preceding 72 hours, or symptoms of acute respiratory infection or loss of taste and smell see 5 (1) Part b(ii)
To comply with the above direction we are undertaking clinical screening all visitors, staff, volunteers and contractors prior to entry
Check your States Emergency Management Directions/Public Health orders regarding restrictions placed on who can enter a Healthcare facility.
Catherine McGovern
Head of Clinical Practice
Aged Care Services
P 08 8305 9141 | M 0474 151 666
AnglicareSA
159 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Joanne Ramadge
Sent: Thursday, 22 October 2020 9:22 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question
Hi Nahid
I would be keen to see your checklist if you dont mind sharing.
We dont have the same issues in the ACT but we still take precautions if people are on sick leave so this may be helpful
Kind regards,
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Nahid Choudhury
Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 5:26 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question
Dear All,
I agree we may need this until we have an ”effective” vaccine.
In my opinion, COVID screening questions are important not just in age care but also in other facilities where there is a large number of employees.
We have implemented an employee screening program at Cook Medical Australia. This is a medical device manufacturing facility, manufactures critical medical devices.
We used similar screening questions that ACQSC recommended for employees and visitors. We have developed this as a tool for a self-assessment health checklist for all employees and visitors before coming to our facilities.
If an employee asks for sick leave, we assess and allow them to come to our facility after 24 – 72 hours with no symptoms.
Happy to share the details about the program if anyone needs help.
Kind regards
Nahid
Dr Nahid Choudhury RN, PhD
Infection Prevention and Control Advisor
Level 11, 530 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
M 0430 504 183
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Vanessa Davis <cmvadavis@OPTUSNET.COM.AU>
Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 3:04 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU>
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question
Dear All
Yes ACQSC which is Aust wide have not (to my knowledge) changed their recommendation RE: screening on entry to RACF.
In my personal opinion, this will probably be an ongoing requirement until there is a vaccine.
Cheers,
Vanessa Watkins
RN, Quality Manager
Donwood Community and Residential Aged Care
Croydon, Vic
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Fleur Hannen
Sent: Saturday, 17 October 2020 4:42 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question
Hi all
Yes you are required to continue this in aged care facilities and commission assessors are continuing to request documentation evidence regarding the same
Regards
Fleur hannen
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On 17 Oct 2020, at 12:12, Yan Tong <Yan.Tong@anglicare.org.au> wrote:
YesAnglicare Brain King Gardens still checks staff temp and COVID questions before entering our facility
Best regards,
Yan Tong
Care Coordinator
Brian King Gardens
Hilliard Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154
PO Box 284, Castle Hill NSW 1765
T: (02) 88201990 F: (02) 88201991
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Huixin Liao (South Western Sydney LHD) <00000022b44f27dc-dmarc-request@AICALIST.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:35
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question
Hi Vicki,
Yes, SWSLHD Primary and Community Health Service still checks staff temperature and COVID questions before entering our facilities.
Regards,
Serina Liao
CNC | Infection Prevention
Primary and Community Health
On 17 Oct 2020, at 7:06 am, Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW LHD) <000000210d52aca3-dmarc-request@aicalist.org.au> wrote:
Hi All,
Have been asked ( my boss) to inquire if healthcare facilities in NSW are still attending temperature checks on staff entering the facility before commencing work
Many thanks
Vicki
Vicki Denyer
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Control Unit Lismore Base Hospital
‘ 02 6620 2385 Fax: 02 66 202287 Mobile: 0428215562
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