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    Houston, Leanne (BHH)
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    Fiona

    We too have looked at this machine and have set up a register that tracks the machine and documents the disinfection of the machine between patients, requires names/signature of those responsible for the process. To have some control over the process we requested that these machines be returned to either our ICU or ED where there are dedicated equipment nurses trained in the process. Once disinfected the machine is placed in a clean bag, sealed and labelled.

    We have good compliance with documentation however my concern is that there is still room for a machine to be re-used on a ward without being returned and reprocessed if staff are not familiar with the piece of equipment and the requirement for the heat disinfection process between patients.

    Leanne

    Leanne Houston

    Associate Director
    INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL SERVICE (IPAC)

    Hi All,

    I have recently been asked to assess a machine that delivers humidified oxygen to patients. It has disposable tubing with the machine itself undergoing a manual clean and a machine generated heat disinfection cycle between patient use.

    I would like to hear from others who have this sort of product in their facility regarding how they manage the validation of the cleaning / disinfection process between pateints.
    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa
    Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
    Sydney Adventist Hospital
    Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au
    185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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    Roel Castillo
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    Hi Fiona

    Staff training, procedure/protocol in place, documentation, currency of machine maintenance, among others.
    Simply perform a documented random check on the visual cleanliness of the machine ( on a regular basis) hence the provision of an evidence of monitoring. Semi critical endoscopes are performed periodical culture swabs or qualitative swabs, so why not do a random protein/carbohydrate/blood residue tests with appropriate documentations.

    Good luck and happy testing.

    Roel

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    Fiona

    We too have looked at this machine and have set up a register that tracks the machine and documents the disinfection of the machine between patients, requires names/signature of those responsible for the process. To have some control over the process we requested that these machines be returned to either our ICU or ED where there are dedicated equipment nurses trained in the process. Once disinfected the machine is placed in a clean bag, sealed and labelled.

    We have good compliance with documentation however my concern is that there is still room for a machine to be re-used on a ward without being returned and reprocessed if staff are not familiar with the piece of equipment and the requirement for the heat disinfection process between patients.

    Leanne

    Leanne Houston

    Associate Director
    INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL SERVICE (IPAC)

    Hi All,

    I have recently been asked to assess a machine that delivers humidified oxygen to patients. It has disposable tubing with the machine itself undergoing a manual clean and a machine generated heat disinfection cycle between patient use.

    I would like to hear from others who have this sort of product in their facility regarding how they manage the validation of the cleaning / disinfection process between pateints.
    Kind regards,

    Fiona De Sousa
    Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
    Sydney Adventist Hospital
    Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au
    185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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