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In UK, at our hospital and I believe most IPCNs use this same criteria for product evaluation. Most products do have an infection control related issue. Therefore we look at quality, efficacy, safety, cost and serviceability. Under safety we look at levels of risk avoidance. One standard we go by is unsmooth surfaces hinder effective cleaning. Hence if edges are stitched, this constitutes unsmooth surfaces. We mostly prefer heat sealed edges if possible. Therefore we take it as best practice other than a pre-requisite.
Edith
BTUH
Infection Prevention and Control
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Rita
I would be asking the state health department about product purchasing guidance, to see if there is any reference to ‘stitching’ as an infection control issue. I don’t really think you can actually put all kinds of stitching in the same category, really. The manufacturer may have provided data on organism and soil removal which includes the actual ‘stitching’, which to me would provide some evidence that that specific product ‘stitching’ is not a problem if you follow their cleaning instructions. I would be asking your supplier of the product this question as well as checking if the state health department had any guidance on product approval in regard to cleaning reusable items such as this.
Interesting question, though. Would still be interesting to find where the other company had found this particular citation. Has anyone else seen this anywhere?
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MichaelMichael Wishart
CNC Infection Control
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It was given to the ICU CNC by the Statina rep John Hayes. Statina is the company we have purchased disposable curtains from as well as are looking to buy hovermats. Thanks for your help.
Rita>>> Michael Wishart 19/10/2012 10:47 am >>>
Hi RitaCan you tell us where that quote was taken from? That may give us some context around this.
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
CNC Infection Control
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
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Dear All,
Does anyone have any policy or documentation to support the fact that ” equipment that has stitching is classed as an infection control risk”. For example, some of the hovermats used in our hospital have stitching on them. The CNEs are trying to put forward a business case to purchase new ones. Supporting documentation would be of great help.
Many thanks,
RitaCNC Infection Control | Hornsby & Ku-ring-gai Health Service Palmerston Road, Tel 02 9477 9232 | Pager 52533| rroy@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au http://www.health.nsw.gov.au
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