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Hi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
cheersCate Coffey | Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Unit | Central Australia Health Service
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs Hopsital, Gap Rd, Alice Springs
GPO Box 2234, Suburb, NT Postcode
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Hi Cate,
We change ours annually, unless they have become grossly soiled, they must be labelled and dated. Our departments that use them love them.
Kind regardsJayne O’Connor RN ,BSc.,Inf.Cont
IPC Co-Ordinator
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Hi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
cheersCate Coffey | Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Unit | Central Australia Health Service
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs Hopsital, Gap Rd, Alice Springs
GPO Box 2234, Suburb, NT Postcode
p … 08 89517737
e … cate.coffey@nt.gov.au http://www.nt.gov.au/healthOur Vision: Better health outcomes for all Central Australians
Our Values: Community at the Centre | Equity and Integrity | We are Accountable | We are Relevant Today and Ready for Tomorrow | We are Committed to High Quality Care | We Value our PartnershipsCentral Australia Health Service is a Smoke Free Workplace
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Hi All
We have had our disposable curtains for about 3 years now. The decision we made following an actual trial in high risk MRO areas where the curtains were left for a period of 7months and then tested with no growth (VRE or MRSA or other except an ESBL in ICU:
1. 6months for high to medium to high risk areas (which would be most of our ED, acute wards and peri-op here.
2. 12months for low risk areas (outpatient departments and clinics.
We only came out with this after an actual trial to support claims made by the supplier. I would recommend there are a whole lot of different brands out there so be careful when deciding I have observed some questionable advertising.
Kind Regards
Verily ThomasClinical Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention & Control | Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
68 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200
Tel (02)97228000 pager 28230
Tel (02) 9722 8633 | Fax (02) 9722 7822 | Verily.Thomas@health.nsw.gov.au
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HAND HYGIENE SAVES LIVES
CLEANER ENVIRONMENT BETTER OUTCOMESFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 9:54 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsWe replace every 12 months.
The exception being if its a CRO patient, or an outbreak then changed on discharge.Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Division of Acute Medicine (RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
t: +61 8 7074 2810 (RAH) 8222 7588 (TQEH)| M: 0466 379 821|e:marija.juraja@sa.gov.au |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer | University of South Australia | Division of Health Sciences
[cid:image001.jpg@01D3CFE4.708035A0]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Marie Sheehan
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 1:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtainsEvery 6 months
Marie Sheehan
CEO/DON CSDS | Business Manager MAS
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Cate Coffey
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 12:01 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Disposable curtainsHi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
cheersCate Coffey | Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Unit | Central Australia Health Service
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs Hopsital, Gap Rd, Alice Springs
GPO Box 2234, Suburb, NT Postcode
p … 08 89517737
e … cate.coffey@nt.gov.au http://www.nt.gov.au/healthOur Vision: Better health outcomes for all Central Australians
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I also have a question in regards to Influenza.
None of the curtains claim to be effective against Influenza do you replace curtains for these patients or stay with the schedule??Kathy McDowell
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention And Control Service (IPACS)
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals
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[cid:image003.png@01D3D022.5177FD80]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Verily Thomas
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 10:39 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsHi All
We have had our disposable curtains for about 3 years now. The decision we made following an actual trial in high risk MRO areas where the curtains were left for a period of 7months and then tested with no growth (VRE or MRSA or other except an ESBL in ICU:
1. 6months for high to medium to high risk areas (which would be most of our ED, acute wards and peri-op here.
2. 12months for low risk areas (outpatient departments and clinics.
We only came out with this after an actual trial to support claims made by the supplier. I would recommend there are a whole lot of different brands out there so be careful when deciding I have observed some questionable advertising.
Kind Regards
Verily ThomasClinical Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention & Control | Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
68 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200
Tel (02)97228000 pager 28230
Tel (02) 9722 8633 | Fax (02) 9722 7822 | Verily.Thomas@health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au[http://internal.health.nsw.gov.au/communications/e-signatures/images/NSW-Health-Master.jpg]
HAND HYGIENE SAVES LIVES
CLEANER ENVIRONMENT BETTER OUTCOMESFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 9:54 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsWe replace every 12 months.
The exception being if its a CRO patient, or an outbreak then changed on discharge.Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Division of Acute Medicine (RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
t: +61 8 7074 2810 (RAH) 8222 7588 (TQEH)| M: 0466 379 821|e:marija.juraja@sa.gov.au |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer | University of South Australia | Division of Health Sciences
[cid:image001.jpg@01D3CFE4.708035A0]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Marie Sheehan
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 1:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtainsEvery 6 months
Marie Sheehan
CEO/DON CSDS | Business Manager MAS
Colin Street Day Hospital[cid:imagea3da09.JPG@3dfb9874.4d9d5345]
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Cate Coffey
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 12:01 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Disposable curtainsHi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
cheersCate Coffey | Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Unit | Central Australia Health Service
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs Hopsital, Gap Rd, Alice Springs
GPO Box 2234, Suburb, NT Postcode
p … 08 89517737
e … cate.coffey@nt.gov.au http://www.nt.gov.au/healthOur Vision: Better health outcomes for all Central Australians
Our Values: Community at the Centre | Equity and Integrity | We are Accountable | We are Relevant Today and Ready for Tomorrow | We are Committed to High Quality Care | We Value our PartnershipsCentral Australia Health Service is a Smoke Free Workplace
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Hi Kathy
We change our antimicrobial disposable curtains every 12 months unless stained or torn. We do not change them more frequently for patients with respiratory viruses; however we did not routinely do this after most respiratory viruses (including seasonal influenza) either.
Verily was correct in her previous message; you should check the claims of the curtain manufacturer against organisms and time. Those manufacturers who provide independently verified data are best, and you should check for both anti-viral and antibacterial claims. Real world testing (ie testing after actual use) is preferred over lab only testing.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart, CICP-E
Infection Control CoordinatorA 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
P (07) 3326 3068 | F (07) 3607 2226 | E michael.wishart@svha.org.au | W http://www.hsnph.org.au
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P Please consider the environment before printing this emailFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Kathy Mcdowell
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 4:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtainsI also have a question in regards to Influenza.
None of the curtains claim to be effective against Influenza do you replace curtains for these patients or stay with the schedule??Kathy McDowell
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention And Control Service (IPACS)
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals
Mob 0407 264 379 | Kathy.mcdowell@health.nsw.gov.au
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[cid:image003.png@01D3D022.5177FD80]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Verily Thomas
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 10:39 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsHi All
We have had our disposable curtains for about 3 years now. The decision we made following an actual trial in high risk MRO areas where the curtains were left for a period of 7months and then tested with no growth (VRE or MRSA or other except an ESBL in ICU:
1. 6months for high to medium to high risk areas (which would be most of our ED, acute wards and peri-op here.
2. 12months for low risk areas (outpatient departments and clinics.
We only came out with this after an actual trial to support claims made by the supplier. I would recommend there are a whole lot of different brands out there so be careful when deciding I have observed some questionable advertising.
Kind Regards
Verily ThomasClinical Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention & Control | Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
68 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200
Tel (02)97228000 pager 28230
Tel (02) 9722 8633 | Fax (02) 9722 7822 | Verily.Thomas@health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au[http://internal.health.nsw.gov.au/communications/e-signatures/images/NSW-Health-Master.jpg]
HAND HYGIENE SAVES LIVES
CLEANER ENVIRONMENT BETTER OUTCOMESFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 9:54 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsWe replace every 12 months.
The exception being if its a CRO patient, or an outbreak then changed on discharge.Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Division of Acute Medicine (RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
t: +61 8 7074 2810 (RAH) 8222 7588 (TQEH)| M: 0466 379 821|e:marija.juraja@sa.gov.au |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer | University of South Australia | Division of Health Sciences
[cid:image001.jpg@01D3CFE4.708035A0]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Marie Sheehan
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 1:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtainsEvery 6 months
Marie Sheehan
CEO/DON CSDS | Business Manager MAS
Colin Street Day Hospital[cid:imagea3da09.JPG@3dfb9874.4d9d5345]
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E:08 9321 4256
08 9321 1769
0411 738 809
marie@csds.com.au[cid:imageaccab9.JPG@bb5b9e2b.4fb351da]
T:
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E:08 9321 7746
08 9481 1917
0411 738 809
marie@csds.com.auAddress : 51 Colin Street, West Perth, WA 6005
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Cate Coffey
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 12:01 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Disposable curtainsHi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
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Hi Kathy,
Good question. I have just checked that the disposable curtains which we have here, have been tested against different strains of Flu.
Happy to forward you the information,
Kind Regards,
Holly
Holly Dodd
Infection Prevention and control Clinical Nurse Consultant
Sydney Adventist Hospital | 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW 2076
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Kathy Mcdowell
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 4:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsI also have a question in regards to Influenza.
None of the curtains claim to be effective against Influenza do you replace curtains for these patients or stay with the schedule??Kathy McDowell
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention And Control Service (IPACS)
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals
Mob 0407 264 379 | Kathy.mcdowell@health.nsw.gov.au
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[cid:image003.png@01D3D022.5177FD80]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Verily Thomas
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 10:39 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsHi All
We have had our disposable curtains for about 3 years now. The decision we made following an actual trial in high risk MRO areas where the curtains were left for a period of 7months and then tested with no growth (VRE or MRSA or other except an ESBL in ICU:
1. 6months for high to medium to high risk areas (which would be most of our ED, acute wards and peri-op here.
2. 12months for low risk areas (outpatient departments and clinics.
We only came out with this after an actual trial to support claims made by the supplier. I would recommend there are a whole lot of different brands out there so be careful when deciding I have observed some questionable advertising.
Kind Regards
Verily ThomasClinical Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention & Control | Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
68 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200
Tel (02)97228000 pager 28230
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Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 9:54 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsWe replace every 12 months.
The exception being if its a CRO patient, or an outbreak then changed on discharge.Kind Regards
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtainsEvery 6 months
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Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 12:01 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Disposable curtainsHi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
cheersCate Coffey | Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Unit | Central Australia Health Service
Northern Territory Government
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Hi Cate and all
Interesting topic. Manufacturers claims of antibacterial properties rely on testing under laboratory controlled conditions and these only demonstrate log reduction of specific organisms such as S. aureus, E.coli and E. faecium and not the whole range of other infectious agents e.g. norovirus or newer emerging pathogens of significance such as Carbapenam-resistant acinetobacter.A randomised control trial conducted by Ohl , Schweizer, Graham et al. demonstrated that the use of such curtains in an Intensive Care Unit extended the time of first contamination than when a standard curtain was used. However the degree of contamination is dependent on the patients infectious status, environment and healthcare workers. As such our guidelines are:
The curtains must be dated upon installation and changed when:
1. visibly soiled
2. following cleaning of a bedspace in an inpatient ward occupied by a patient with an infectious organism or at discharge/transfer of a patient who is under isolation
3. during an intensive (outbreak) ward clean
4. if the surface of the curtain is no longer smooth i.e. frayed
5. as per manufacturers recommendations if criteria 1-4 do not applyReference
Ohl M, Schweizer M, Graham M et al. (2012. Hospital privacy curtains are frequently and rapidly contaminated with potentially pathogenic bacteria. American Journal Infection Control Vol 40 (10) Pages 904906Regards
Rosie Lee CICP-E | Coordinator
Infection Prevention & Management
Royal Perth Bentley Group
Level 6, A Block, Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6008
T: (08) 9224 2805 F: +61 08 9224 1989
E: rosie.lee@health.wa.gov.au
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[cid:image006.png@01D285EB.835E4D90]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Tuesday, 10 April 2018 7:37 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsHi Kathy
We change our antimicrobial disposable curtains every 12 months unless stained or torn. We do not change them more frequently for patients with respiratory viruses; however we did not routinely do this after most respiratory viruses (including seasonal influenza) either.
Verily was correct in her previous message; you should check the claims of the curtain manufacturer against organisms and time. Those manufacturers who provide independently verified data are best, and you should check for both anti-viral and antibacterial claims. Real world testing (ie testing after actual use) is preferred over lab only testing.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart, CICP-E
Infection Control CoordinatorA 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
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P Please consider the environment before printing this emailFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Kathy Mcdowell
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 4:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtainsI also have a question in regards to Influenza.
None of the curtains claim to be effective against Influenza do you replace curtains for these patients or stay with the schedule??Kathy McDowell
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention And Control Service (IPACS)
Blacktown and Mount Druitt hospitals
Mob 0407 264 379 | Kathy.mcdowell@health.nsw.gov.au
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[cid:image003.png@01D3D022.5177FD80]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Verily Thomas
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 10:39 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsHi All
We have had our disposable curtains for about 3 years now. The decision we made following an actual trial in high risk MRO areas where the curtains were left for a period of 7months and then tested with no growth (VRE or MRSA or other except an ESBL in ICU:
1. 6months for high to medium to high risk areas (which would be most of our ED, acute wards and peri-op here.
2. 12months for low risk areas (outpatient departments and clinics.
We only came out with this after an actual trial to support claims made by the supplier. I would recommend there are a whole lot of different brands out there so be careful when deciding I have observed some questionable advertising.
Kind Regards
Verily ThomasClinical Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention & Control | Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
68 Eldridge Road, Bankstown, New South Wales 2200
Tel (02)97228000 pager 28230
Tel (02) 9722 8633 | Fax (02) 9722 7822 | Verily.Thomas@health.nsw.gov.au
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CLEANER ENVIRONMENT BETTER OUTCOMESFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 9:54 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtainsWe replace every 12 months.
The exception being if its a CRO patient, or an outbreak then changed on discharge.Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Division of Acute Medicine (RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
t: +61 8 7074 2810 (RAH) 8222 7588 (TQEH)| M: 0466 379 821|e:marija.juraja@sa.gov.au |
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[cid:image001.jpg@01D3CFE4.708035A0]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Marie Sheehan
Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 1:47 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Disposable curtainsEvery 6 months
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Sent: Friday, 6 April 2018 12:01 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Disposable curtainsHi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain change schedule with me?
cheersCate Coffey | Clinical Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Control Unit | Central Australia Health Service
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs Hopsital, Gap Rd, Alice Springs
GPO Box 2234, Suburb, NT Postcode
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Hi Cate,
My understanding with these curtains is that there is no good evidence that
they reduce HAIs. While it has been established in an ICU setting that
there is a longer median time to contamination (14 days vs 2 days, p<0.01,
reference provided by Rosie in earlier posting) there is no evidence that
theses curtains minimise or reduce transmission of pathogens.These types of curtains have primarily been introduced into Australian HCFs
because there are significant cost savings with their use (i.e. less
frequent changes, less manpower required to change, no laundry costs).Hence if using and in order to ensure your warranty change as per the
manufacturer's instructions and when needed as others have suggested (i.e.
when soiled, during outbreaks).Regards
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Hi everyone,
For those of you who use disposable curtains, would you share your curtain
change schedule with me?cheers
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The American Journal of Infection Control has a couple of good articles.
* “Rate of contamination of hospital privacy curtains in a burns/plastic ward”- this shows environmental contamination of curtains but does not look at correlating to rates of infection/colonisation. We know there is very little evidence of this correlation but good practice with determination of risks should negate the need for direct evidence. Hand hygiene poor compliance rates are also an indication of how much you might need antimicrobial curtains.
* “Comparison of Antimicrobial and standard privacy curtains: Efficacy and cost Analysis”
If you want to go down that road, you could ask reps for their evidence/articles; they are usually very good. Rather than mention company names please email me if you would like their names. One company was mention in an American Journal of infection Control article 2016: Disposable antimicrobial and sporicidal privacy curtains: Cost benefit of hanging longer.Kind Regards,
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[cid:image002.png@01D53B1A.27C925E0]I have been asked to investigate whether the hype re disposable curtaining and their antimicrobial properties, and whether old fashioned cloth ones are just as good. Does anyone have any articles/ research they could share with me, for either side of the argument.
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Read this article regarding MRSA on linen privacy curtains
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Healthier country communities through partnership and innovationI have been asked to investigate whether the hype re disposable curtaining and their antimicrobial properties, and whether old fashioned cloth ones are just as good. Does anyone have any articles/ research they could share with me, for either side of the argument.
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