Sourcing face masks for residential aged care

[Robyn Russell]

Hello brains trust

In SA, new Emergency Management (RACF) Directions have been put out requiring all Care Workers, Nursing, Allied Health and Medical staff to wear face masks in residential care facilities when social distancing can not be achieved

It is unclear at this point what assistance we will be provided sourcing these masks from SA Health
We have calculated for our organisation (800+ residential beds) we will need approximately 11,000 masks a week
Our PPE contractors have been unable to supply our previous orders for masks, so we have no hope of securing these numbers on a weekly basis
We have also tried alternate suppliers we have sourced PPE from

Im not sure what ACIPC group rules are in place re my request, but I am after any leads from within this group for sourcing TGA approved face masks / potential suppliers
Please delete my email if this request sits outside of group guidelines

Many thanks
Robyn

[http://www.helpinghand.org.au/hhsig.png]Robyn Russell
Client Safety & Quality Consultant
34 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
T. (08) 8224 7851
M. 0424 167 101
F. (08) 8267 2690
http://www.helpinghand.org.au
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[Rebecca Turner]

Hi Robyn,

We have sourced a local supplier of our faces masks.

The South Australian procurement has been helpful in providing PPE we have
been unable to access including gloves; they may be of assistance.

Information is available via: HealthPSCMSCOCustomerService@sa.gov.au

Kind regards,

Rebecca Turner

Executive Residential
Manager

Boandik

101 Lake Terrace East

MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290

*From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *Robyn
Russell
*Sent:* Friday, 14 August 2020 11:47 AM
*To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
*Subject:* [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Sourcing face masks for residential
aged care

Hello brains trust

In SA, new Emergency Management (RACF) Directions have been put out
requiring all Care Workers, Nursing, Allied Health and Medical staff to
wear face masks in residential care facilities when social distancing can
not be achieved

It is unclear at this point what assistance we will be provided sourcing
these masks from SA Health

We have calculated for our organisation (800+ residential beds) we will
need approximately 11,000 masks a week

Our PPE contractors have been unable to supply our previous orders for
masks, so we have no hope of securing these numbers on a weekly basis

We have also tried alternate suppliers we have sourced PPE from

Im not sure what ACIPC group rules are in place re my request, but I am
after any leads from within this group for sourcing TGA approved face
masks / potential suppliers

Please delete my email if this request sits outside of group guidelines

Many thanks

Robyn

*Robyn Russell *
*Client Safety & Quality Consultant*
34 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
T. (08) 8224 7851
M. 0424 167 101
F. (08) 8267 2690
http://www.helpinghand.org.au

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[Robyn Russell]

Hi Rebecca
Thanks so much for responding
I have tried them but at this stage they are not sure they can supply the amount we need, especially after the new Emergency Directions for RACFs came out yesterday

Hopefully they can clarify soon

Regards
Robyn

[http://www.helpinghand.org.au/hhsig.png]Robyn Russell
Client Safety & Quality Consultant
34 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
T. (08) 8224 7851
M. 0424 167 101
F. (08) 8267 2690
http://www.helpinghand.org.au
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Hi Robyn,

We have sourced a local supplier of our faces masks.
The South Australian procurement has been helpful in providing PPE we have been unable to access including gloves; they may be of assistance.

Information is available via: HealthPSCMSCOCustomerService@sa.gov.au

Kind regards,
Rebecca Turner
Executive Residential Manager
Boandik
101 Lake Terrace East
MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
Phone: 0887257377

From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Robyn Russell
Sent: Friday, 14 August 2020 11:47 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Sourcing face masks for residential aged care

Hello brains trust

In SA, new Emergency Management (RACF) Directions have been put out requiring all Care Workers, Nursing, Allied Health and Medical staff to wear face masks in residential care facilities when social distancing can not be achieved

It is unclear at this point what assistance we will be provided sourcing these masks from SA Health
We have calculated for our organisation (800+ residential beds) we will need approximately 11,000 masks a week
Our PPE contractors have been unable to supply our previous orders for masks, so we have no hope of securing these numbers on a weekly basis
We have also tried alternate suppliers we have sourced PPE from

Im not sure what ACIPC group rules are in place re my request, but I am after any leads from within this group for sourcing TGA approved face masks / potential suppliers
Please delete my email if this request sits outside of group guidelines

Many thanks
Robyn

[http://www.helpinghand.org.au/hhsig.png]Robyn Russell
Client Safety & Quality Consultant
34 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
T. (08) 8224 7851
M. 0424 167 101
F. (08) 8267 2690
http://www.helpinghand.org.au
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[Helen Vertoudakis]

Hi Robyn
There are locally available protective face masks in large quantity from FDA accredited facilities with pharma grade materials that have come in – just not TGA credited at present but they are from reputable source.
If you wish to have further information please contact me.

Best regards
Helen

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Hello brains trust

In SA, new Emergency Management (RACF) Directions have been put out requiring all Care Workers, Nursing, Allied Health and Medical staff to wear face masks in residential care facilities when social distancing can not be achieved

It is unclear at this point what assistance we will be provided sourcing these masks from SA Health
We have calculated for our organisation (800+ residential beds) we will need approximately 11,000 masks a week
Our PPE contractors have been unable to supply our previous orders for masks, so we have no hope of securing these numbers on a weekly basis
We have also tried alternate suppliers we have sourced PPE from

Im not sure what ACIPC group rules are in place re my request, but I am after any leads from within this group for sourcing TGA approved face masks / potential suppliers
Please delete my email if this request sits outside of group guidelines

Many thanks
Robyn

[http://www.helpinghand.org.au/hhsig.png]Robyn Russell
Client Safety & Quality Consultant
34 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
T. (08) 8224 7851
M. 0424 167 101
F. (08) 8267 2690
http://www.helpinghand.org.au
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[karenbooth1@BIGPOND.COM Subject: Re: Sourcing face masks for residential aged care In-Reply-To:]

Hi Robyn,

You should maybe think about reporting the shortage issue to Commonwealth
Deputy CMO Prof Michael Kidd. His secretariat oversee primary care COVID19
activities and they may be able to advise & +/- help source supplies
Michael.Kidd@health.gov.au

Kind regard

Karen

Karen Booth

RN BHSCN GAICD

President APNA

Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association

M: 0411 898 884

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Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)
Level 17/350 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
p: 1300 303 184 f: (03) 9322 9599
president@apna.asn.au |
http://www.apna.asn.au

Russell
care

Hello brains trust

In SA, new Emergency Management (RACF) Directions have been put out
requiring all Care Workers, Nursing, Allied Health and Medical staff to wear
face masks in residential care facilities when social distancing can not be
achieved

It is unclear at this point what assistance we will be provided sourcing
these masks from SA Health

We have calculated for our organisation (800+ residential beds) we will need
approximately 11,000 masks a week

Our PPE contractors have been unable to supply our previous orders for
masks, so we have no hope of securing these numbers on a weekly basis

We have also tried alternate suppliers we have sourced PPE from

Im not sure what ACIPC group rules are in place re my request, but I am
after any leads from within this group for sourcing TGA approved face masks
/ potential suppliers

Please delete my email if this request sits outside of group guidelines

Many thanks

Robyn

Robyn Russell
Client Safety & Quality Consultant
34 Molesworth Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
T. (08) 8224 7851
M. 0424 167 101
F. (08) 8267 2690
http://www.helpinghand.org.au

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