Patient consent post anaesthetic for Body Bluid Exposure Bloods

[sara.godden@healthscope.com.au]

Afternoon Brains Trust,

I am trying to update our Body Fluid Exposure consent process for patients.

If the patient has not consented to the collection of Hep B, C & HIV prior to surgery, I was lead to believe that we had to wait 24 hrs post an anaesthetic for the consent to be valid, however I do not have any written evidence to back this up. I have also been told today that this is no longer correct.

Are you able to direct me or provide any assistance with the correct information in relation to this.

Many thanks for any assistance you can provide

Regards

Sara

Sara Godden CICP
Infection Control Coordinator
Acting Stomal Therapy Nurse

Brisbane Private Hospital
259 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000
T (07) 3834 6771 | M 0404 821 418 | F (07) 3834 6234
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[Sally Holmes]

Hi ,
We have it included in the consent pre-operatively for all patients. We again get their verbal consent prior to taking blood as they have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Hope this helps ?
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Afternoon Brains Trust,

I am trying to update our Body Fluid Exposure consent process for patients.

If the patient has not consented to the collection of Hep B, C & HIV prior to surgery, I was lead to believe that we had to wait 24 hrs post an anaesthetic for the consent to be valid, however I do not have any written evidence to back this up. I have also been told today that this is no longer correct.

Are you able to direct me or provide any assistance with the correct information in relation to this.

Many thanks for any assistance you can provide

Regards

Sara

Sara Godden CICP
Infection Control Coordinator
Acting Stomal Therapy Nurse

Brisbane Private Hospital
259 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000
T (07) 3834 6771 | M 0404 821 418 | F (07) 3834 6234
E sara.godden@healthscope.com.au
Website http://www.brisbaneprivatehospital.com.au

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[Cath Murphy]

Hi Sarah

The legal requirements may vary according to state and territory legislation. You could always enquire at the Legal Branch of QLD Health. Some of the HIV or Hep B/C organisations would also probably know.

As you would appreciate there may be serious implications for anyone who is +ve in terms of insurance, workplace fitness etc so I would really caution you to seek proper info. Blame my caution on previous life at NSW Health Dept as policy adviser.

You may also want to have a look at the HCW policies and legislation.

Cheers
Cath

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Sara Godden
Sent: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 14:21
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Patient consent post anaesthetic for Body Bluid Exposure Bloods

Afternoon Brains Trust,

I am trying to update our Body Fluid Exposure consent process for patients.

If the patient has not consented to the collection of Hep B, C & HIV prior to surgery, I was lead to believe that we had to wait 24 hrs post an anaesthetic for the consent to be valid, however I do not have any written evidence to back this up. I have also been told today that this is no longer correct.

Are you able to direct me or provide any assistance with the correct information in relation to this.

Many thanks for any assistance you can provide

Regards

Sara

Sara Godden CICP
Infection Control Coordinator
Acting Stomal Therapy Nurse

Brisbane Private Hospital
259 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000
T (07) 3834 6771 | M 0404 821 418 | F (07) 3834 6234
E sara.godden@healthscope.com.au
Website http://www.brisbaneprivatehospital.com.au

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[marjenes@OPTUSNET.COM.AU Subject: Re: Patient consent post anaesthetic for Body Bluid Exposure Bloods In-Reply-To:]

Fri

Dear Sara the last seminar I attended that addressed this exact tropic (3
years ago from memory) in Melbourne was that the CMO of Vic could authorise
blood to be collected even while pt not able to give consent or even refuse
consent

I would be happy to be updated or be told I am incorrect but it’s what I
refer to when presenting

Regards,

Margaret Jennings
Marjen Education Services

website. http://www.marjenes.com.au
email. marjenes@optusnet.com.au

mob. 0404 088 754
fax. 03 9439 2436

Godden
Body Bluid Exposure Bloods

Afternoon Brains Trust,

I am trying to update our Body Fluid Exposure consent process for patients.

If the patient has not consented to the collection of Hep B, C & HIV prior
to surgery, I was lead to believe that we had to wait 24 hrs post an
anaesthetic for the consent to be valid, however I do not have any written
evidence to back this up. I have also been told today that this is no longer
correct.

Are you able to direct me or provide any assistance with the correct
information in relation to this.

Many thanks for any assistance you can provide

Regards

Sara

Sara Godden CICP

Infection Control Coordinator

Acting Stomal Therapy Nurse

Brisbane Private Hospital

259 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4000
T (07) 3834 6771 | M 0404 821 418 | F (07) 3834 6234

E sara.godden@healthscope.com.au

Website http://www.brisbaneprivatehospital.com.au

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