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    Hi All,

    We are currently developing a policy / procedure for the reprocessing of external ultrasound transducers used in our ED and Ward areas for activities such as PIVC insertion, abdominal ultrasound, bladder scans etc.

    Does anyone have anything in place already that they would be willing to share with us?

    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
    Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
    phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
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    #74831
    Teresa Wilson
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    Morning,

    We have a work procedure for reprocessing of u/s that are used in IVF and by our physios for pelvic floor if this helps.

    Regards,

    Teresa Wilson Clinical Nurse Consultant | Staff Health Nurse
    Infection Control
    Direct 07 3232 7822
    teresa.wilson@uchealth.com.au | wesley.com.au

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    Hi All,

    We are currently developing a policy / procedure for the reprocessing of external ultrasound transducers used in our ED and Ward areas for activities such as PIVC insertion, abdominal ultrasound, bladder scans etc.

    Does anyone have anything in place already that they would be willing to share with us?

    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
    Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
    phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
    intranet: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/intranet/thon/infection_control

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    #74833
    Coralie Tyrrell
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    Hi Fiona
    We are in the same predicament. We have procedures for the use of Transvaginal probes in our but not the ones used esp for PIVC which is becoming a very regular practice.
    I will be interested in the responses that are sent.
    Regards
    Coralie

    Coralie Tyrrell | Manager Infection Prevention and Control | P: 03 56230625 | E: Email Address coralie.tyrrell@wghg.com.au
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    Hi All,

    We are currently developing a policy / procedure for the reprocessing of external ultrasound transducers used in our ED and Ward areas for activities such as PIVC insertion, abdominal ultrasound, bladder scans etc.

    Does anyone have anything in place already that they would be willing to share with us?

    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
    Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
    phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
    intranet: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/intranet/thon/infection_control

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    #74837
    marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: External Ultrasound Transducers In-Reply-To:
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    Dear Teresa – I have been involved previously with assisting a group in
    Alice Springs with this a few years back and I draw your attention to an
    alert about the three step wipes by the NSW dept of health. This concerned
    correct use.

    Regards,

    Margaret Jennings
    Marjen Education Services

    website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
    email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

    mob. 0404 088 754
    fax. 03 9439 2436

    Wilson

    Morning,

    We have a work procedure for reprocessing of u/s that are used in IVF and by
    our physios for pelvic floor if this helps.

    Regards,

    Teresa Wilson Clinical Nurse Consultant | Staff Health Nurse

    Infection Control

    Direct 07 3232 7822

    teresa.wilson@uchealth.com.au |
    wesley.com.au

    De Sousa, Fiona M (THS)

    Hi All,

    We are currently developing a policy / procedure for the reprocessing of
    external ultrasound transducers used in our ED and Ward areas for activities
    such as PIVC insertion, abdominal ultrasound, bladder scans etc.

    Does anyone have anything in place already that they would be willing to
    share with us?

    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit

    Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250

    phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email:
    fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |

    intranet: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/intranet/thon/infection_control

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    #74839
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    Hi Fiona,

    The Joint ASUM / ACIPC guidelines for reprocessing ultrasound transducers available here https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ajum.12042 has a terrific flowchart [Flow Chart 2] that could be used as the basis of your procedure. All you need add is the names of the products you are using for the purpose of cleaning and where necessary high level disinfection.

    Kind Regards
    Terry McAuley
    Director
    MSc Medical Device Decontamination

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    Hi All,

    We are currently developing a policy / procedure for the reprocessing of external ultrasound transducers used in our ED and Ward areas for activities such as PIVC insertion, abdominal ultrasound, bladder scans etc.

    Does anyone have anything in place already that they would be willing to share with us?

    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
    Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
    phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
    intranet: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/intranet/thon/infection_control

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