Follow up of AFER microbiological testing results

[Ruth Barratt]

Hello,
I would like to ask my Australian colleagues if anyone would be willing to share their protocol for frequency of testing and interpretation of results from an automated endoscope reprocessor (AFER). The GENCA guidelines advise monthly testing but do not include a flow diagram for interpretation of results and subsequent actions arising from positive AFER microbiological samples – although it does state growth of Pseudomonas spp. or other non- fermentative gram-negative bacilli the immediate responses should include removing the AFER and endoscope from service ..

Thanks
Ruth

Ruth Barratt
RN, BSc, MAdvPrac (Hons)
Infection Prevention & Control and Quality Advisor
Christchurch, New zealand
M. +61 468 352 335
E. ruth@vectorconsulting.co.nz

Ruth Barratt RN, BSc, MAdvPrac (Hons)
PhD Candidate and Research Assistant
Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Westmead Institute for Medical Research
University of Sydney
Email: ruth.barratt@sydney.edu.au
Mobile: 0468 352 335

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