Re: Vacuum waste and linen removal systems

[Michael Wishart]

[Posted on behalf of Michele Cullen – Moderator]

Hi Glenys
The Australian Standards Handbook 260 at Section 3.2 (o) states linen and waste chutes should not be incorporated in design guidelines. There is nothing in the Victorian Design Guidelines.
I spoke to the architect Jane Carthey, who spoke at the recent conference ACIPC on Health Care Facilities design guidelines, and she felt a rethink was in order but John Ferguson who was also present stated they are a fire risk and should not be used.
The argument is about cost savings on staff requirements until you add in the regular maintenance and difficulties when the chute does not work.
Regards,
Michele Cullen
Infection Control Consultant
Microbiological Diagnostic Unit – Public Health Laboratory
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
The University Of Melbourne
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Dear All,

Many of you will know that I’m interested in hospital design, construction and renovation.

Recently I have been reading about a vacuum system of sealed pipes powered by efficient fans to pull material from multiple points throughout a hospital to a single collection point.

These systems replace most of the manual handling of waste and linen.

I’m interested to know if these systems are in use or being considered for use your healthcare facility?

Does anyone have one of these systems or a similar system in their healthcare facility?

Would anyone be willing to share their thoughts/experiences in relation to these system with me?

Many thanks in anticipation.

Regards

Glenys

Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

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Victoria, 3206
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