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ASUM (Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine) have updated
their Statement on Disinfection of Transducers.http://www.asum.com.au/site/files/P&S/B2_policy.pdf
The main change from an infection control perspective that I would note
is: “NB: It must be noted that sodium hypochlorite (e.g. Milton) is not
TGA approved for high level disinfection of medical equipment and is not
suitable for use in disinfecting Transducers”.Finally this guideline comes into line with other disinfection
guidelines for intracavity transducers.Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart | GPH – Infection Control Coordinator
GPH – Quality & Safety Unit (Infection Control) | Greenslopes Private
Hospital
Newdegate Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120
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Thank you for this update version of the ASUM guidelines Michael. I
note with interest that a number of items remain out of date in relation
to terminology and recommendations pertaining to Infection Prevention &
Control. I note in particular the use of the term “Universal
Precautions” (followed swiftly by the term standard precautions). Also
the direction as to when hands should be “washed” (namely before and
after direct patient contact), strike me as somewhat outdated. Not sure
if there was any IC community engagement review on this document but I
fear not.Rachel Thomson
Nurse Unit Manager
Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
E: rachel.thomson@dhhs.tas.gov.au—–Original Message—–
Behalf Of Wishart, MichaelASUM (Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine) have updated
their Statement on Disinfection of Transducers.http://www.asum.com.au/site/files/P&S/B2_policy.pdf
The main change from an infection control perspective that I would note
is: “NB: It must be noted that sodium hypochlorite (e.g. Milton) is not
TGA approved for high level disinfection of medical equipment and is not
suitable for use in disinfecting Transducers”.Finally this guideline comes into line with other disinfection
guidelines for intracavity transducers.Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart | GPH – Infection Control Coordinator
GPH – Quality & Safety Unit (Infection Control) | Greenslopes Private
Hospital
Newdegate Street, Greenslopes QLD 4120
t: 07 3394 7919 | f: 07 3394 7985
e: WishartM@ramsayhealth.com.au | w: http://www.ramsayhealth.com.auRamsay Health Care is an environmentally responsible corporation, please
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Hi Michael,
Could you post the following information on the AICA List in relation to
the TICA Conference please?TICA Conference 29-30 September 2011. Wrest Point Conference Centre,
Hobart
Reminder that Early bird registration closes 10 July 2011 – to register
go to http://www.thetica.net.auConference Grant now available – application form available at
http://www.thetica.net.au
The Australian Commission on Safety & Quality in Health Care in
conjunction with the TICA are offering two grants of $250 each to assist
persons working in rural/remote areas to attend the TICA conference.
The closing date is the 30th June 2011Poster submission date – extended until the 31 July 2011
For further details and to submit an abstract visit http://www.thetica.net.auKind regards,
Annie Wells
TICA Conference Convenor
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