Infection control and surgical drapes

[cpolson1278@gmail.com]

Hi all,

I hope everyone is doing well.

A bit of an odd request, but wondering if anyone who works in operating
theatres (or manages IPC for theatres) has general thoughts on infection
control related to surgical drapes.

I am working with medical supply company that is redesigning its surgical
drapes and gowns.

Does anyone here make decisions about the choice of drapes your facility
uses? If so, what qualities or features are most important? Any issues with
the drapes you currently use (strikethrough, tearing, etc.)? Any specific
complaints?

Sorry for the vague questions but we’re starting broad!

Cheers
Crystal Polson
Infection Control Coordinator
University of Melbourne
crystal.polson@unimelb.edu.au

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[Lesley Alway]

Crystal, Please review the relevant existing Aust Standard as a starting
point for you query-
https://www.saiglobal.com/pdftemp/previews/osh/as/as3000/3700/37892.pdf

Textiles for health care facilities and institutions Part 2: Theatre linen
and pre-packs AS 3789.2

Regards

Lesley Alway

Director

Strategic Health Resources.

Post Graduate Education Services.

0408 324 727

03 94390534

lesley.alway@strategichealth.com.au

Director Australian Health Design Council

*From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf
Of *Crystal
Polson
*Sent:* Wednesday, 23 June 2021 2:19 PM
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*Subject:* [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Infection control and surgical drapes

Hi all,

I hope everyone is doing well.

A bit of an odd request, but wondering if anyone who works in operating
theatres (or manages IPC for theatres) has general thoughts on infection
control related to surgical drapes.

I am working with medical supply company that is redesigning its surgical
drapes and gowns.

Does anyone here make decisions about the choice of drapes your facility
uses? If so, what qualities or features are most important? Any issues with
the drapes you currently use (strikethrough, tearing, etc.)? Any specific
complaints?

Sorry for the vague questions but we’re starting broad!

Cheers

Crystal Polson

Infection Control Coordinator

University of Melbourne

crystal.polson@unimelb.edu.au

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