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Hi Michael,
We recently discussed this at Perth Children’s 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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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 it’s 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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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
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