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[Posted on behalf of Jane Barnett – Moderator]
We looked at macerators for our new build and decided against partly due to the concerns expressed by the city council on pulp product waste (and post EQ our water systems are already under pressure!) The companies will tell you that they now macerate down to a really small size of pulp product but the storage of the disposables was also a major issue. The other consideration also raised was the need to decontaminate the bedpan holders – in the UK it was felt this was important potential source of C difficile contamination, so we have gone with bedpan flusher/sanitisers instead.
JaneJane Barnett
Infection Prevention and Control/Education Coordinator
Fort Health
132 Peterborough street
ChristchurchHi all,
We are currently in the planning phase of the new Monash Children’s Hospital in Victoria. The issue of macerators versus pan flushes has raised some debate. From an infection control perspective we favour macerators. Engineering has evaluated the maintenance issues to be equal.
There appears to be a trend toward complete maceration systems in new builds, however I am receiving some comments that there are concerns with some Water authorities anticipating future environmental impacts.Can anyone who has completed a recent build with partial or complete maceration systems in place please advise me on any significant issues around their choice.
Thanks,
AnitaAnita Lovegrove
Snr Infection Control Consultant
Monash Medical Centre
Monash HealthFax:95946992
email: anita.lovegrove@monashhealth.org.au
MonashHealth
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WA Health recently updated the state policy on the use of macerators in healthcare facilities and did so with input from our Water Authority.
In WA these machines need to be registered with the Water Authority. Currently there is no fee attached to discharge pulp waste to sewer.
They are used widely in HCFs and residential care here in WA and in consultation with the Water Authority there does not seem to be an issue.
The new document should be released this week at http://www.health.wa.gov.au/CircularsNew/Kind Regards
Rebecca
Rebecca McCann Program Manager
Healthcare Associated Infection Unit (HAIU)
Communicable Disease Control Directorate Department of Health
Grace Vaughan House
227 Stubbs Terrace
SHENTON PARK WA 6008
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[Posted on behalf of Jane Barnett Moderator]
We looked at macerators for our new build and decided against partly due to the concerns expressed by the city council on pulp product waste (and post EQ our water systems are already under pressure!) The companies will tell you that they now macerate down to a really small size of pulp product but the storage of the disposables was also a major issue. The other consideration also raised was the need to decontaminate the bedpan holders in the UK it was felt this was important potential source of C difficile contamination, so we have gone with bedpan flusher/sanitisers instead.
JaneJane Barnett
Infection Prevention and Control/Education Coordinator
Fort Health
132 Peterborough street
ChristchurchHi all,
We are currently in the planning phase of the new Monash Childrens Hospital in Victoria. The issue of macerators versus pan flushes has raised some debate. From an infection control perspective we favour macerators. Engineering has evaluated the maintenance issues to be equal.
There appears to be a trend toward complete maceration systems in new builds, however I am receiving some comments that there are concerns with some Water authorities anticipating future environmental impacts.Can anyone who has completed a recent build with partial or complete maceration systems in place please advise me on any significant issues around their choice.
Thanks,
AnitaAnita Lovegrove
Snr Infection Control Consultant
Monash Medical Centre
Monash HealthFax:95946992
email: anita.lovegrove@monashhealth.org.au
MonashHealth
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