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Hello wonderful colleagues
I cant thank you enough for your responses and assistance with my wallpaper dramas…
I have provided some of this information and advice some of you have been sending me to our planning team and have been informed as a result that in one of our new build facility’s they will no longer be considering wall paper at all!!
So the power of many through all your support and advice has made such a difference to our outcomes ……….I just wanted to give you all a huge shout out and a big happy thank you
Thanks also to ACIPC for hosting such a useful, proactive discussion forum that allows us to stay connected and support each other with our vast experiences and expertise ……………….Infexion connexion as one group is a far superior brain power in excellence and expertise than google or wikipeadia could ever be hey!!
Happiest regards 🙂
And…. again big thanks
Lindy
Lindy Ryan
District Infection Prevention & Control CNC | Clinical Governance & Information Services MNCLHD
Level 1 Coffs Specialist Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
Office 66911984 or Mob 0419 990 693 | lindy.ryan@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au[http://internal.health.nsw.gov.au/communications/e-signatures/images/NSW-Health-Mid-North-Coast-LHD.jpg]
“Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection”
(Florence Nightingale Circa 1860)As per below , I think wall paper won’t be impervous ,
Australasian Health Facility Guidelines ;
All surfaces in patient care areas should be smooth and impervious, and easily cleanable.
Unnecessary horizontal, textured, moisture-retaining surfaces or inaccessible areas where moisture or soil
can accumulate should be avoided.
Fixtures and fittings should be designed to allow easy cleaning and to discourage the accumulation of dust.Emma Trippe
Infection Control Consultant
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Calvary Riverina Hospital
Hardy Avenue Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
P: 02 6932 1628
E: Emma.Trippe@calvarycare.org.au
http://www.calvary-wagga.com.auHospitality | Healing | Stewardship | Respect
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http://www.calvarycare.org.au.My speciality is sterilisation but I am also involved with licensing of private facilities and doing facility inspections prior to approval. I have seen a number of things that sound good in principle but aren’t practical.
I would think that walls and all surfaces in clinical areas should be easily cleaned without damage to the surface. Don’t think wall paper can withstand this. A humid environment wouldn’t help!
You may find information of use in the Australasian Health facilities guidelines which detail the types of surfaces for different clinical areas. I’m sure you will get more info from the rest of the brains trust.
https://healthfacilityguidelines.com.au/standard-components
Best wishes
Sylvia
Sylvia Morris
Sterilising and Reusable Medical Device Reprocessing State Coordinator
Infection Control Service
Communicable Disease Control Branch
Public Health and Clinical Systems
SA Health
Government of South AustraliaHCW infection prevention: http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/infectionprevention
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Hello brains trust
It seems our local health services and state health infrastructure are intending to put wall paper in clinical areas in part of our new builds …such as birthing unit.
My infection control sense is really twitching with concerns as they don’t see any infection control issues at this time without more rationale re risks that would sway them to reconsider doing this (as they believe it will give them the homey feeling they are after in their new model of care) …
So …..in the spirit of trying to be informed and with the times in understanding & working proactively to support these new model of care needs ……can anyone else provide any advice of their experience with this being installed and any pros and cons …I am screaming ‘no don’t ‘ inside for a number of reasons (we have a warm humid climate here on the coast in summer) … so I am hoping for any wise words or publications , commentary from this group around the use of wallpaper in clinical areas if anyone has any to help us with
Many thanks as always
Kind regards
Lindy
Lindy Ryan
District Infection Prevention & Control CNC | Clinical Governance & Information Services MNCLHD
Level 1 Coffs Specialist Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
Office 66911984 or Mob 0419 990 693 | lindy.ryan@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au[http://internal.health.nsw.gov.au/communications/e-signatures/images/NSW-Health-Mid-North-Coast-LHD.jpg]
“Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection”
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Great outcome!
Emma Trippe
Infection Control Consultant
[cid:image001.png@01D4CDB4.6F036D90]
Calvary Riverina Hospital
Hardy Avenue Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
P: 02 6932 1628
E: Emma.Trippe@calvarycare.org.au
http://www.calvary-wagga.com.auHospitality | Healing | Stewardship | Respect
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http://www.calvarycare.org.au.Hello wonderful colleagues
I cant thank you enough for your responses and assistance with my wallpaper dramas…
I have provided some of this information and advice some of you have been sending me to our planning team and have been informed as a result that in one of our new build facility’s they will no longer be considering wall paper at all!!
So the power of many through all your support and advice has made such a difference to our outcomes ……….I just wanted to give you all a huge shout out and a big happy thank you
Thanks also to ACIPC for hosting such a useful, proactive discussion forum that allows us to stay connected and support each other with our vast experiences and expertise ……………….Infexion connexion as one group is a far superior brain power in excellence and expertise than google or wikipeadia could ever be hey!!
Happiest regards 🙂
And…. again big thanks
Lindy
Lindy Ryan
District Infection Prevention & Control CNC | Clinical Governance & Information Services MNCLHD
Level 1 Coffs Specialist Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
Office 66911984 or Mob 0419 990 693 | lindy.ryan@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au[http://internal.health.nsw.gov.au/communications/e-signatures/images/NSW-Health-Mid-North-Coast-LHD.jpg]
“Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection”
(Florence Nightingale Circa 1860)As per below , I think wall paper won’t be impervous ,
Australasian Health Facility Guidelines ;
All surfaces in patient care areas should be smooth and impervious, and easily cleanable.
Unnecessary horizontal, textured, moisture-retaining surfaces or inaccessible areas where moisture or soil
can accumulate should be avoided.
Fixtures and fittings should be designed to allow easy cleaning and to discourage the accumulation of dust.Emma Trippe
Infection Control Consultant
[cid:image001.png@01D4CD15.31CD1C40]
Calvary Riverina Hospital
Hardy Avenue Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
P: 02 6932 1628
E: Emma.Trippe@calvarycare.org.au
http://www.calvary-wagga.com.auHospitality | Healing | Stewardship | Respect
Continuing the Mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of MaryThis email is confidential and may be subject to copyright and legal professional privilege. If this email is not intended for you please do not use the information in any way, but delete and notify us immediately. For full copy of our Privacy Policy please visit
http://www.calvarycare.org.au.My speciality is sterilisation but I am also involved with licensing of private facilities and doing facility inspections prior to approval. I have seen a number of things that sound good in principle but aren’t practical.
I would think that walls and all surfaces in clinical areas should be easily cleaned without damage to the surface. Don’t think wall paper can withstand this. A humid environment wouldn’t help!
You may find information of use in the Australasian Health facilities guidelines which detail the types of surfaces for different clinical areas. I’m sure you will get more info from the rest of the brains trust.
https://healthfacilityguidelines.com.au/standard-components
Best wishes
Sylvia
Sylvia Morris
Sterilising and Reusable Medical Device Reprocessing State Coordinator
Infection Control Service
Communicable Disease Control Branch
Public Health and Clinical Systems
SA Health
Government of South AustraliaHCW infection prevention: http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/infectionprevention
General public: http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/hospitalinfectionsThis email may contain confidential information, which also may be legally privileged. Only the intended recipient(s) may access, use, distribute or copy this email. If this email is received in error, please inform the sender by return email and delete the original. If there are doubts about the validity of this message, please contact the sender by telephone. It is the recipient’s responsibility to check the email and any attached files for viruses.
Hello brains trust
It seems our local health services and state health infrastructure are intending to put wall paper in clinical areas in part of our new builds …such as birthing unit.
My infection control sense is really twitching with concerns as they don’t see any infection control issues at this time without more rationale re risks that would sway them to reconsider doing this (as they believe it will give them the homey feeling they are after in their new model of care) …
So …..in the spirit of trying to be informed and with the times in understanding & working proactively to support these new model of care needs ……can anyone else provide any advice of their experience with this being installed and any pros and cons …I am screaming ‘no don’t ‘ inside for a number of reasons (we have a warm humid climate here on the coast in summer) … so I am hoping for any wise words or publications , commentary from this group around the use of wallpaper in clinical areas if anyone has any to help us with
Many thanks as always
Kind regards
Lindy
Lindy Ryan
District Infection Prevention & Control CNC | Clinical Governance & Information Services MNCLHD
Level 1 Coffs Specialist Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
Office 66911984 or Mob 0419 990 693 | lindy.ryan@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au[http://internal.health.nsw.gov.au/communications/e-signatures/images/NSW-Health-Mid-North-Coast-LHD.jpg]
“Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection”
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