storage of semi critical devices on general wards

[mandy.pirrottina@health.wa.gov.au]

Hi everyone,

I’m wondering if anyone has any information or anything concrete in regards to storage of semi critical devices in the general ward setting. Most guidelines refer to CSSD and reprocessing of reusable items. I have referred to the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare, AS/NZ standard and the Australasian HCF guidelines and believe our HCF meets these standards but interested if there are more specific guidelines in place for individual departments.

Kind Regards, Mandy

Mandy Pirrottina
Clincal Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention and Control
W A Country Health Service Midwest
51-85 Shenton Street, Geraldton WA 6530
P.O.Box 22, Geraldton WA 6531
08 99562302
Mandy.pirrottina@health.wa.gov.au
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[Anonymous]

Hi Mandy,

I believe Table 5.1 in AS/NZS4187:2014 covers off the most significant
requirement re storage of reprocessed medical devices. For semi critical
items it states “Store to protect from environmental contamination in a
designated storage area to protect RMD.”

Kind Regards

Terry McAuley

Sterilisation & Infection Prevention and Control Consultant

STEAM Consulting Pty Ltd ACN 604 439 698

E: terry@steamconsulting.com.au

W: http://www.steamconsulting.com.au

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Endeavour Hills

VIC Australia 3802

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Of Pirrottina, Mandy

Hi everyone,

I’m wondering if anyone has any information or anything concrete in regards
to storage of semi critical devices in the general ward setting. Most
guidelines refer to CSSD and reprocessing of reusable items. I have
referred to the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of
Infection in Healthcare, AS/NZ standard and the Australasian HCF guidelines
and believe our HCF meets these standards but interested if there are more
specific guidelines in place for individual departments.

Kind Regards, Mandy

Mandy Pirrottina

Clincal Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention and Control

W A Country Health Service Midwest

51-85 Shenton Street, Geraldton WA 6530

P.O.Box 22, Geraldton WA 6531

08 99562302

Mandy.pirrottina@health.wa.gov.au

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