seeking guidance regarding use of nurse pockets and IPC risks

[Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)]

Hi,

Any information or assistance regarding the use of a “nurse pocket” to assist staff with holding pens, keys, phones etc. The broader question, if these are not approved for use right now, is what is the alternative for staff carrying items such as access passes, keys, work phones etc. Not sure we want staff using actual pant pockets, this would be a greater infection risk, would it?

The ones in question, are pictured below and are not wipeable.

Any solutions or a different brand that is wipeable would be appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind Regards,

Cindy

Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)

General Manager – Quality

Quality & Innovation

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[kfelstead@unitingsa.com.au]

Hi Cindy,

We have banned these in all our aged care facilities with some resistance, staff have wipe able phone clips that are wiped over before shift and after shift. Staff place keys on a retractable clip on disc which also houses Id badges which have wipe able covers and a pens are placed in their pockets or clipped onto their lapel. Pant pockets are lesser risk as staff wash their uniforms daily.

Kind Regards

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Hi,

Any information or assistance regarding the use of a “nurse pocket” to assist staff with holding pens, keys, phones etc. The broader question, if these are not approved for use right now, is what is the alternative for staff carrying items such as access passes, keys, work phones etc. Not sure we want staff using actual pant pockets, this would be a greater infection risk, would it?

The ones in question, are pictured below and are not wipeable.

Any solutions or a different brand that is wipeable would be appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind Regards,

Cindy

Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)

General Manager – Quality

Quality & Innovation

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We are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation – proudly celebrating and warmly welcoming the rich diversity of our community as we strive to be inclusive for all.

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[Anonymous]

Hi Cindy,
We took the “Pick Pockets” out of use a few years ago – for the simple reason is that staff didn’t wash them. We prefer that staff keep things in their scrub pockets that are washed regularly. Our policy is that staff are to wash their uniforms after each shift.

Kind regards,
Kelly
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Hi,

Any information or assistance regarding the use of a “nurse pocket” to assist staff with holding pens, keys, phones etc. The broader question, if these are not approved for use right now, is what is the alternative for staff carrying items such as access passes, keys, work phones etc. Not sure we want staff using actual pant pockets, this would be a greater infection risk, would it?

The ones in question, are pictured below and are not wipeable.

Any solutions or a different brand that is wipeable would be appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind Regards,

Cindy

Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)

General Manager – Quality

Quality & Innovation

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We are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation – proudly celebrating and warmly welcoming the rich diversity of our community as we strive to be inclusive for all.

We are a Safeguarding Children accredited organisation – prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people across our work environment and through all of services and supports we provide.

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[Catherine McGovern]

Hi Cindy

We simply issued zip log bags during a recent COVID-19 outbreak for staff to their place personal items.
They then placed the zip log bag in to their scrubs pocket.

Catherine McGovern
Head of Clinical Practice
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Hi,

Any information or assistance regarding the use of a “nurse pocket” to assist staff with holding pens, keys, phones etc. The broader question, if these are not approved for use right now, is what is the alternative for staff carrying items such as access passes, keys, work phones etc. Not sure we want staff using actual pant pockets, this would be a greater infection risk, would it?

The ones in question, are pictured below and are not wipeable.

Any solutions or a different brand that is wipeable would be appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind Regards,

Cindy

Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)

General Manager – Quality

Quality & Innovation

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619 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004

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Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

We are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation – proudly celebrating and warmly welcoming the rich diversity of our community as we strive to be inclusive for all.

We are a Safeguarding Children accredited organisation – prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people across our work environment and through all of services and supports we provide.

Jewish Care’s position on important & topical issues frames the way we conduct ourselves and engage with members of our community.

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[Unlimited Quality Systems]

Hi Cindy

We have migrated to UV technology to address the issue of ‘disinfecting’ all
those things that would be nigh on impossible to otherwise address. Pockets
are among these – we certainly could not effectively address trouser pockets
given they are cleaned in environments beyond our control.

Kind regards

David

David Mallyon-Potter

In capacity as Clinical & Operational Risk Manager – Sarina Aged Care Ltd

Joffe (she/her/hers)
pockets and IPC risks

Hi,

Any information or assistance regarding the use of a “nurse pocket” to
assist staff with holding pens, keys, phones etc. The broader question, if
these are not approved for use right now, is what is the alternative for
staff carrying items such as access passes, keys, work phones etc. Not sure
we want staff using actual pant pockets, this would be a greater infection
risk, would it?

The ones in question, are pictured below and are not wipeable.

Any solutions or a different brand that is wipeable would be appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind Regards,

Cindy

Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)

General Manager – Quality

Quality & Innovation

619 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the
Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services
and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung
people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and
spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

We are a Rainbow Tick accredited organisation
– proudly
celebrating and warmly welcoming the rich diversity of our community as we
strive to be inclusive for all.

We are a Safeguarding Children accredited organisation
– prioritising the safety and wellbeing of all children
and young people across our work environment and through all of services and
supports we provide.

Jewish Care’s position
on important
& topical issues frames the way we conduct ourselves and engage with members
of our community.

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