Re: Covid screening question

[Michael Wishart]

[Posted on behalf of member Moderator]

What is the current guidelines for aged care facilities regarding staff wearing masks as a general rule? Is it up to the individual organisations?

Thanks
Carolyn

Carolyn Tranter
Infection Preventist
Bug Control (AUST) Pty Ltd & New Zealand Ltd Infection Control Made Simple

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[cid:image002.png@01D6A5FB.4544CF00]carolyn@infectioncontrol.care

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Yan Tong <Yan.Tong@ANGLICARE.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:47 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU>
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question

YesAnglicare Brain King Gardens still checks staff temp and COVID questions before entering our facility

Best regards,

Yan Tong

Care Coordinator

Brian King Gardens

Hilliard Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154

PO Box 284, Castle Hill NSW 1765

T: (02) 88201990 F: (02) 88201991

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Huixin Liao (South Western Sydney LHD) <00000022b44f27dc-dmarc-request@AICALIST.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:35
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question

Hi Vicki,
Yes, SWSLHD Primary and Community Health Service still checks staff temperature and COVID questions before entering our facilities.

Regards,
Serina Liao
CNC | Infection Prevention
Primary and Community Health

On 17 Oct 2020, at 7:06 am, Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW LHD) <000000210d52aca3-dmarc-request@aicalist.org.au> wrote:

Hi All,

Have been asked ( my boss) to inquire if healthcare facilities in NSW are still attending temperature checks on staff entering the facility before commencing work

Many thanks

Vicki

Vicki Denyer
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Control Unit Lismore Base Hospital
‘ 02 6620 2385 Fax: 02 66 202287 Mobile: 0428215562

vicki.denyer@health.nsw.gov.au

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[Anonymous]

Hi Carolyn,
This varies state by state. In Victoria we are wearing surgical masks and eye protection.

Kind regards,
Kelly
I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and respect their ongoing custodianship of the land. I pay respect to Aboriginal people, and Elders past and present.

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Kelly Barton
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RN BHSc (Nursing). Grad Cert (Infection Control)(Advanced Acute Care). Nurse Immuniser. Cert IV T&A
Email: kelly.barton@alpinehealth.org.au
Office: 03 5751 9364
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 10:36 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question

[Posted on behalf of member Moderator]

What is the current guidelines for aged care facilities regarding staff wearing masks as a general rule? Is it up to the individual organisations?

Thanks
Carolyn

Carolyn Tranter
Infection Preventist
Bug Control (AUST) Pty Ltd & New Zealand Ltd Infection Control Made Simple

* (AUS) +61409672293
* (NZ) 6433047027
[cid:image002.png@01D6A5FB.4544CF00]carolyn@infectioncontrol.care

________________________________
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Yan Tong <Yan.Tong@ANGLICARE.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:47 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU>
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question

YesAnglicare Brain King Gardens still checks staff temp and COVID questions before entering our facility

Best regards,

Yan Tong

Care Coordinator

Brian King Gardens

Hilliard Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154

PO Box 284, Castle Hill NSW 1765

T: (02) 88201990 F: (02) 88201991

________________________________
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Huixin Liao (South Western Sydney LHD) <00000022b44f27dc-dmarc-request@AICALIST.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:35
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question

Hi Vicki,
Yes, SWSLHD Primary and Community Health Service still checks staff temperature and COVID questions before entering our facilities.

Regards,
Serina Liao
CNC | Infection Prevention
Primary and Community Health

On 17 Oct 2020, at 7:06 am, Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW LHD) <000000210d52aca3-dmarc-request@aicalist.org.au> wrote:

Hi All,

Have been asked ( my boss) to inquire if healthcare facilities in NSW are still attending temperature checks on staff entering the facility before commencing work

Many thanks

Vicki

Vicki Denyer
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Control Unit Lismore Base Hospital
‘ 02 6620 2385 Fax: 02 66 202287 Mobile: 0428215562

vicki.denyer@health.nsw.gov.au

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