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Hi,
We have a Mental health unit as part of our facility. Does anyone have information re the screening of mental health patients for MRO’s and if positive what precautions do you instigate? Same as for clinical areas?
Kind regards,
CarienCarien Coleman | Infection Control CNC
The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital
Syd Lingard Drive | BUDERIM QLD 4556
PO Box 5050 | Maroochydore BC QLD 4558
T: (07) 5430 3245 | F: (07) 5430 3436
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Hi Carien
Yes – please see –
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/peh/tasmanian_infection_prevention_and_contro
l_unit/information_for_healthcare_workers/guidance_and_policies_for_heal
thcare_workersIn the Guidance for the management of MRSA… and Guidance for the
management of VRE…. are sections related to screening and precautions
etc. This is what we generally use the majority of mental health
services in Tasmania.Thanks
Brett
Brett Mitchell | RN, BN, M.Adv.Prac, CICP, MRCNA
Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Population Health | Department of Health and Human Services
Phone (03) 6222 7779 | Fax (03) 6233 0553
GPO Box 125, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001, 3rd Floor, 25 Argyle St, Hobart
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/tipcu
Behalf Of Carien Coleman
Hi,
We have a Mental health unit as part of our facility. Does anyone have
information re the screening of mental health patients for MRO’s and if
positive what precautions do you instigate? Same as for clinical areas?Kind regards,
Carien
Carien Coleman | Infection Control CNC
The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital
Syd Lingard Drive | BUDERIM QLD 4556
PO Box 5050 | Maroochydore BC QLD 4558
T: (07) 5430 3245 | F: (07) 5430 3436
E: carien.coleman@uchealth.com.au
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Can you provide me with your work contact details and I will provide you with assistance. If youre a member of the college then I suggest you find the contact for the mental health special interest group. Jen
Jennifer K Tozer
B.A. (Anthro),RN,MHN,IC cert
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Central and Northern Adelaide Local Health Networks Mental Health Services
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Claire Paterson
Sent: Tuesday, 2 September 2014 9:52 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: mental healthHi I am new to this area and currently studying infection control. In particular I am interested in any feedback people may have with regards to the development of infection control management plans within mental health inpatient units, and challenges faced.
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