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Just asking for some advice.
In the Aged Care Facility we work in, we currently have the fridge for
pathology specimens (eg. urine) whilst awaiting collection, in a small room
toward the back of the facility. The Receptionist has to walk all the way to
this fridge to collect the specimens, as currently the pathology collection
courier is not allowed to enter the facility. Obviously all specimens are
bagged. The receptionist has asked if it would be possible to move the
fridge into the corner of reception. No visitors and minimal staff would
pass this area. Would this be an issue from an infection prevention point
of view? Apart from regular wiping of the fridge surface and handles with
disinfectant, I am finding it difficult to find out much information
regarding the placement of fridges. Any advice would be appreciated.Catherine Dunn RN1.
Fairway Bayside Aged Care
195 Bluff Road
Sandringham Vic. 3191
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Hi Catherine
There are a number of risks that would need to be managed if placing a specimen fridge in an admin area:
Specimens are infectious substances and as such all staff responsible for handling specimens must be aware of standard precautions and how to deal safely with clinical specimens /how to avoid any spillage or leakage of body fluids.
In the event of accidental spillage staff must be competent in the homes procedure on spillage of blood and body fluids and be aware of process for discarding if they are inadequately labelled, if the resident’s identification is in doubt, or if they have leaked and/or been contaminated
Processes for monitoring the specimen fridge temperature of 4C – consider also the process for monitoring fridge temps after hours and weekends if your admin is closed
Ensuring resident confidentiality is maintained during specimen handling and transport from an admin area – pick up point – consider if members of the public could read personal information from the specimens / forms, or be exposed to the contents
Is there access afterhours and on weekends to admin area for clinical staff to place specimen(s) in fridge awaiting collection
Kind regards
Catherine McGovern
Head of Clinical Practice
159 Port Road, Hindmarsh SA 5007
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Just asking for some advice.
In the Aged Care Facility we work in, we currently have the fridge for pathology specimens (eg. urine) whilst awaiting collection, in a small room toward the back of the facility. The Receptionist has to walk all the way to this fridge to collect the specimens, as currently the pathology collection courier is not allowed to enter the facility. Obviously all specimens are bagged. The receptionist has asked if it would be possible to move the fridge into the corner of reception. No visitors and minimal staff would pass this area. Would this be an issue from an infection prevention point of view? Apart from regular wiping of the fridge surface and handles with disinfectant, I am finding it difficult to find out much information regarding the placement of fridges. Any advice would be appreciated.
Catherine Dunn RN1.
Fairway Bayside Aged Care
195 Bluff Road
Sandringham Vic. 3191
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