Hospital Accreditation – using sterile cotton wool balls are not allowed

[Sony SO]

Dear All,

In HONG KONG, we are preparing for hospital accreditation program by following the AUS standards.

At present, we are using the commercial prepared sterile dressing/procedures sets, and insides the sterile sets, the manufacturer could provide sterile cotton wool balls. However, the auditors do not allow us to use it.

It seems relevant requirement is not available in the accreditation manual. Hence, we would like to know the prevailing practices for whether such requirement is mandatory in Aus.

Regards,

Sony SO
Nursing Officer, Infection Control Team
Kwong Wah Hospital
HONG KONG SAR, CHINA
Tel:+ 852 3517-2409 Fax: +852 2332-3348 email:sony@ha.org.hk
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[Glenys Harrington]

Hi Sony,

I think you will find that the rationale is based on the benefit of leaving
less fibers behind in a wound when using gauze versus cotton balls.

My understanding is that most dressing packs in Australia no longer include
cotton balls.

Regards

Glenys

Glenys Harrington

Consultant

Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

PO Box 5202

Middle Park

Victoria, 3206

Australia

M: +61 404 816 434

infexion@ozemail.com.au

ABN 47533508426

Of Sony SO
cotton wool balls are not allowed

Dear All,

In HONG KONG, we are preparing for hospital accreditation program by
following the AUS standards.

At present, we are using the commercial prepared sterile dressing/procedures
sets, and insides the sterile sets, the manufacturer could provide sterile
cotton wool balls. However, the auditors do not allow us to use it.

It seems relevant requirement is not available in the accreditation manual.
Hence, we would like to know the prevailing practices for whether such
requirement is mandatory in Aus.

Regards,

Sony SO

Nursing Officer, Infection Control Team

Kwong Wah Hospital

HONG KONG SAR, CHINA

Tel:+ 852 3517-2409 Fax: +852 2332-3348 email:sony@ha.org.hk

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