“Infection control” keyboards – what are you using in your clinical areas – are we alone ?

[Lindy Ryan]

Good morning brains trust

Just after some thoughts/ advice /feedback

We are receiving feedback from the junior doctors that the “infection control” keyboards ie the which are used on some of our computers is impeding their ability to document patient notes as they are hard to type on. They are also slowing down ward rounds. Apparently some nursing staff and they are having similar problems. They have indicated that Correct documentation is just as important as infection control (fair call) and they have indicated the inefficiency of the current keyboards are impacting on ward round times, correct documentation and discharges.

Can I ask what other services facilities are advocating for re Infection control for their key boards in clinical areas to keep them clean and are they having problems …ie are we the only ones using the “infection Control” keyboards & are we the only ones having complaints re these easy to clean, sealed boards & mouse from some end users ? I know these have been around & in use for many years and as such am surprised re are only now getting this feedback ….

So there has been a request that the new “infection control” keyboards be switched back to the normal old style keyboards and covers be placed over the old keyboards that can be wiped? I am reluctant to do this given the move forward as previously the covers were never being wiped or replaced and were quite grotty (hence the move the sealed silicon easy wipe one piece keyboards) However I am always open in working to support what does work for our staff and minuses safety risks for our pts and staff

If any of you are using “infection control” keyboards & are able to can you email back directly on my email with the brand you may be using …perhaps we could be better placed with another type of Infection control keyboard if these are unacceptable by our medical staff ? Any tips or advice welcome as we need to feedback to our medicos and your feedback as to what your sites have as standard would be most useful.(ie are we alone?)

Thanks for any advice in advance

Cheers

Lindy

Lindy Ryan

District Infection Prevention & Control CNC | Clinical Governance & Information Services MNCLHD
Level 1 Coffs Specialist Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
Office 66911984 or Mob 0419 990 693 | lindy.ryan@health.nsw.gov.au
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[Glenys Harrington]

Hi Lindy,

In the first instance I would have the supplier/manufacturer of the
keyboards investigate the complaints to ensure they are not faulty or
components are not becoming worn.

Regards

Glenys

Glenys Harrington

Consultant

Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

P.O. Box 6385

Melbourne

Australia, 3004

M: +61 404816434

E: infexion@ozemail.com.au

Ryan (Mid North Coast LHD)
you using in your clinical areas – are we alone ?

Good morning brains trust

Just after some thoughts/ advice /feedback

We are receiving feedback from the junior doctors that the “infection
control” keyboards ie the which are used on some of our computers is
impeding their ability to document patient notes as they are hard to type
on. They are also slowing down ward rounds. Apparently some nursing staff
and they are having similar problems. They have indicated that Correct
documentation is just as important as infection control (fair call) and
they have indicated the inefficiency of the current keyboards are impacting
on ward round times, correct documentation and discharges.

Can I ask what other services facilities are advocating for re Infection
control for their key boards in clinical areas to keep them clean and are
they having problems .ie are we the only ones using the “infection Control”
keyboards & are we the only ones having complaints re these easy to clean,
sealed boards & mouse from some end users ? I know these have been around &
in use for many years and as such am surprised re are only now getting this
feedback ..

So there has been a request that the new “infection control” keyboards be
switched back to the normal old style keyboards and covers be placed over
the old keyboards that can be wiped? I am reluctant to do this given the
move forward as previously the covers were never being wiped or replaced and
were quite grotty (hence the move the sealed silicon easy wipe one piece
keyboards) However I am always open in working to support what does work
for our staff and minuses safety risks for our pts and staff

If any of you are using “infection control” keyboards & are able to can you
email back directly on my email with the brand you may be using .perhaps we
could be better placed with another type of Infection control keyboard if
these are unacceptable by our medical staff ? Any tips or advice welcome as
we need to feedback to our medicos and your feedback as to what your sites
have as standard would be most useful.(ie are we alone?)

Thanks for any advice in advance

Cheers

Lindy

Lindy Ryan

District Infection Prevention & Control CNC | Clinical Governance &
Information Services MNCLHD

Level 1 Coffs Specialist Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
Office 66911984 or Mob 0419 990 693 |
lindy.ryan@health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au

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