baby bottles in an infectious baby

[Nicola Swindells]

Hi All,

We have an eight week old baby on transmission based precautions.
Normally we would use hospital bottles which go to CSSD for re
sterilizing. This baby has some sucking issues and requires specialized
teats. Therefore is required to use there own bottles.

The problem is where to rinse the bottles before sterilsing or cleaning
for re use.

Options;

The anti room sink – No because this is where nursing staff wash there
hands

The parents bathroom – This sink is where the parents wash there hands
following using toilet.

The dirty utility – If they are rinsed in here they then have to go
from the dirty utility back to the patients room and potentially
contaminate from the dirty utility.

The milk room cannot be used as potential for transmission to other
babies.

If anyone has had a similar issue or can advise on what would be the
safest option given the above options. Many thanks for your time in
considering this.

Kind regards

Nicky Swindells CNC

Infection Control Coordinator/Wound Management

Mater Hospitals Central Queensland

Rockhampton Yeppoon Gladstone

nswindells@mercycq.com

07 49313420

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[Jane Tomlinson]

Hi Nicola
Here at RCH we often have this issue, we have changed over to using
dishwasher in wards for ‘special’ feeding items, and we use a basket and
box to assist in transfer from patient to washer. Any other baby bottles
and teats we use are disposable. We have a procedure and are happy to
share this resource with any interested area. Please contact me via
email.
regards
Jane

Jane Tomlinson RN
CNC Infection Management and Prevention Service (IMPS)
Royal Children’s Hospital

South Tower Ground Floor
mobile 0408 236 266
via switch 3636 8111
office 3636 7856
email: jane_tomlinson@health.qld.gov.au
“Working together to provide better healthcare for children and young
people throughout Queensland”.

>>> Nicola Swindells 20/09/11 13:58 >>>

Hi All,

We have an eight week old baby on transmission based precautions.
Normally we would use hospital bottles which go to CSSD for re
sterilizing. This baby has some sucking issues and requires specialized
teats. Therefore is required to use there own bottles.

The problem is where to rinse the bottles before sterilsing or cleaning
for re use.

Options;

The anti room sink No because this is where nursing staff wash there
hands
The parents bathroom This sink is where the parents wash there hands
following using toilet.
The dirty utility If they are rinsed in here they then have to go
from the dirty utility back to the patients room and potentially
contaminate from the dirty utility.
The milk room cannot be used as potential for transmission to other
babies.

If anyone has had a similar issue or can advise on what would be the
safest option given the above options. Many thanks for your time in
considering this.

Kind regards

Nicky Swindells CNC
Infection Control Coordinator/Wound Management
Mater Hospitals Central Queensland
Rockhampton Yeppoon Gladstone

nswindells@mercycq.com
07 49313420

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