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    Jane Bryant
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    Hello,

    This is my first post, so hopefully I am following correct protocol. I was hoping to get an idea on what type of window furnishings are being used in isolation rooms. My hospital is undergoing redevelopment and there is a query relating to interstitial venetian vs. roll up blinds in an isolation room. Any advice would be welcomed.

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    Jane Bryant, RN
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    Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
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    Beth Bint
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    Hi Jane

    There is always a lot of discussion around the use of integral venetian blinds where the use is for patient observation and privacy.

    Pros:
    Anaesthetically pleasing and very tidy
    Ease of cleaning

    Cons:
    The mechanism to close and open venetian can be easily “overwound” and broken
    The winding mechanism can be cumbersome and therefore very hard to ensure patient privacy in an emergency

    The above can be overcome by installation of magnetic slide blind adjusters. These cannot be overwound and are activated with the swipe of your hand.

    The other component that needs to be consider is the mechanism to repair the blind. It must be able to be opened from the inside with the outside glazing panel remaining intact. This may be industry standard now, but still worth confirming. We have old integral blind windows that can only be repaired by external access – quite problematic for multistorey buildings.

    I hope this is of assistance

    Beth

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    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Management and Control Service
    Level 1 Lawson House, Wollongong Hospital 2500, NSW
    Tel. 02 4222 5869 | Fax. 02 4222 5367 | beth.bint@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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    Hello,

    This is my first post, so hopefully I am following correct protocol. I was hoping to get an idea on what type of window furnishings are being used in isolation rooms. My hospital is undergoing redevelopment and there is a query relating to interstitial venetian vs. roll up blinds in an isolation room. Any advice would be welcomed.

    Regards,

    Jane Bryant, RN
    Infection Control Co-ordinator
    Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
    32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, 3002, VIC
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    #71071
    Fiona de Sousa
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    Hi Jayne,

    We have opted for integrated blinds in our clinical areas, the main reason being ease of cleaning.
    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa
    Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
    Sydney Adventist Hospital
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    Hello,

    This is my first post, so hopefully I am following correct protocol. I was hoping to get an idea on what type of window furnishings are being used in isolation rooms. My hospital is undergoing redevelopment and there is a query relating to interstitial venetian vs. roll up blinds in an isolation room. Any advice would be welcomed.

    Regards,

    Jane Bryant, RN
    Infection Control Co-ordinator
    Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
    32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, 3002, VIC
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    #71070
    Beth Bint
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    Apologies for the numbing window typo.

    Beth

    Beth Bint

    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Management and Control Service
    Level 1 Lawson House, Wollongong Hospital 2500, NSW
    Tel. 02 4222 5869 | Fax. 02 4222 5367 | beth.bint@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Beth Bint
    Sent: Thursday, 5 June 2014 10:29 AM
    To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
    Subject: Re: isolation room window furnishings

    Hi Jane

    There is always a lot of discussion around the use of integral venetian blinds where the use is for patient observation and privacy.

    Pros:
    Anaesthetically pleasing and very tidy
    Ease of cleaning

    Cons:
    The mechanism to close and open venetian can be easily overwound and broken
    The winding mechanism can be cumbersome and therefore very hard to ensure patient privacy in an emergency

    The above can be overcome by installation of magnetic slide blind adjusters. These cannot be overwound and are activated with the swipe of your hand.

    The other component that needs to be consider is the mechanism to repair the blind. It must be able to be opened from the inside with the outside glazing panel remaining intact. This may be industry standard now, but still worth confirming. We have old integral blind windows that can only be repaired by external access quite problematic for multistorey buildings.

    I hope this is of assistance

    Beth

    Beth Bint

    Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Management and Control Service
    Level 1 Lawson House, Wollongong Hospital 2500, NSW
    Tel. 02 4222 5869 | Fax. 02 4222 5367 | beth.bint@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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    From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Jane Bryant
    Sent: Wednesday, 4 June 2014 4:09 PM
    To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
    Subject: isolation room window furnishings

    Hello,

    This is my first post, so hopefully I am following correct protocol. I was hoping to get an idea on what type of window furnishings are being used in isolation rooms. My hospital is undergoing redevelopment and there is a query relating to interstitial venetian vs. roll up blinds in an isolation room. Any advice would be welcomed.

    Regards,

    Jane Bryant, RN
    Infection Control Co-ordinator
    Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
    32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, 3002, VIC
    Tel: +613 9929 8523 | Pager: 366 | Fax: +613 9663 7203
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