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Hi brains trust,
I’m wondering if any hospitals perform TransOesphageal Echocardiogram (TOE) scope swabs and what specific tests are you requesting please.
I have encountered difficulties with getting any of our pathology testing departments to run these tests, as they say that they are not NATA accredited to do so and cannot find any clear process or working processes.
If you are currently performing these tests, please can you tell me about the specific standard and methodology for running said test.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Helen
Helen Truscott
RN.,RM.,DipWHS.,GradDipTMH.,MPH.
Infection Control Coordinator CICP-AGold Coast Private Hospital
14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215
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Hi Helen
We use a commercial ATP test swab on all of our TOE probes, which is read in-house on a reader. This is a surrogate for micro testing, but helps us identify remaining proteins on the probes after initial cleaning, which gives us an indication of the need to re-clean them prior to disinfection. What we have found, anecdotally, is that TOE probes used in routine elective TOEs in Cath Lab are rarely heavily contaminated, but TOE probes used during cardiac surgery in OT are often heaving contaminated.
I can provide more information on this if you wish. Just email me directly.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart | Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
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{Posted on behalf of member – Moderator. Please remember to reply directly to me, rather than the list email, as this is still not working correctly. Thanks}
Hi brains trust,
I’m wondering if any hospitals perform TransOesphageal Echocardiogram (TOE) scope swabs and what specific tests are you requesting please.
I have encountered difficulties with getting any of our pathology testing departments to run these tests, as they say that they are not NATA accredited to do so and cannot find any clear process or working processes.
If you are currently performing these tests, please can you tell me about the specific standard and methodology for running said test.
Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
Kind regards
Helen
Helen Truscott
RN.,RM.,DipWHS.,GradDipTMH.,MPH.
Infection Control Coordinator CICP-AGold Coast Private Hospital
14 Hill Street, Southport QLD 4215
T (07) 5530 0389| F (07) 5530 0646
E helen.truscott@healthscope.com.au
Website http://www.goldcoastprivate.com.au | http://www.gcpmaternity.com.au
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