Discouraging disconnection of IV fluids for showering patients and going to x-ray

[Louise Wright]

Hi Helen,

As these items are labelled “single use” on the packaging once disconnected they should be discarded per TGA. Surely this should be all that is required

Louise

P. Louise Wright

Infection Control Consultant
Monday to Wednesday
Dandenong Hospital -Monash Health
t: 9554 8079| f: 9554 1905|
Thursday and Friday
Monash Medical Centre – Clayton
t: 9594 3623
e: louise.wright@monashhealth.org

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