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    Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW LHD)
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    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
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    Huixin.liao@health.nsw.gov.au
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    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) 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
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    #77408
    Yan Tong
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    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

    ________________________________

    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) 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
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    ‘ 02 6620 2385 Fax: 02 66 202287 Mobile: 0428215562
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    #77428
    Manager (Fitzgerald Aged Care Facility)
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    Hi Vicki,

    It’s still a requirement from NSW Health Ministry as per there most recent
    update of 15 October.

    Kind regards,

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    Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW LHD)

    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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    #77466
    Catherine McGovern
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    Catherine McGovern

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    Bene Aged Care

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    Hi

    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,

    [X]Joanne Ramadge
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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
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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.

    https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/Entry%20screening%20advice%20Residential%20Aged%20Care%20Facilities%20-%2022_April_2020.pdf

    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

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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

    ________________________________

    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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    #77465
    Joanne Ramadge
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    Many thanks Nahid.

    This looks a good risk approach

    Kind regards,

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    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Nahid Choudhury
    Sent: Thursday, 22 October 2020 6:20 PM
    To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
    Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question

    Hi Joanne,
    This is how we structured our COVID screening program for our employees:

    1. All employee must self-assess their health using the tool provided (attached VEC COVID19 At home Health Checklist)
    2. If employee request for seek leave we contact with the employee to complete the case questionnaire (COVID 19 chart)
    3. We assess the risks based on our risks classification model (COVID19 Chart) and provide decision for employees return to workplace. For example – If an employee is being assessed as low risk they can return to work 0-24 hours of asymptomatic. However, if someone is assessed as moderate risks they should remain at home up to 72 hours.

    We have a great success with this COVID screening program in terms of reducing onsite infection cases at the facilities. This approach significantly strengthen our infection prevention practice and build confidence of our returning employees. We get minimum number of onsite infection cases that we need to investigate in each week/month.

    Happy to support this if anyone would like to implement this program.

    Kind regards,
    Nahid

    ………………………………………………
    (Please note – I am currently working part-time from home flexibly. Im sending message at a time that suits me. Im not expecting you to read it or reply until standard business hours).

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    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Joanne Ramadge
    Sent: Thursday, 22 October 2020 08:52
    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.

    https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/Entry%20screening%20advice%20Residential%20Aged%20Care%20Facilities%20-%2022_April_2020.pdf

    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
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