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Hi all,
Following a recent audit we identified a number of clinical hand wash basins that did not conform to the Australasian Health Facility Guidelines. Examples of non-compliance include poor tap spout positioning, bench set basins, overflow holes, inappropriate sink size.
My recommendation is that these basins be upgraded to comply with the AHFG as a priority. However I have had responses that that this does not need to occur until the areas are refurbished. Where areas are being refurbished in the next few months I agree with this. However some areas are not likely to be refurbished for many years. I would like to know what others would advise for the clinical handwash basins for these areas.
Kind regards,
Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
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Hello
Does the AHFG provide any advice on the use of aerators?
Thank you
Regards
Lalith Ramachandra
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> On 22 Nov 2019, at 9:03 am, De Sousa, Fiona M wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> Following a recent audit we identified a number of clinical hand wash basins that did not conform to the Australasian Health Facility Guidelines. Examples of non-compliance include poor tap spout positioning, bench set basins, overflow holes, inappropriate sink size.
>
> My recommendation is that these basins be upgraded to comply with the AHFG as a priority. However I have had responses that that this does not need to occur until the areas are refurbished. Where areas are being refurbished in the next few months I agree with this. However some areas are not likely to be refurbished for many years. I would like to know what others would advise for the clinical handwash basins for these areas.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Fiona De Sousa CICP-E| Nurse Manager | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
> Launceston General Hospital, Level 2, Launceston TAS 7250
> phone: 6777 6715 | mobile: 0408 487 197 | fax: 6777 5170 | email: fiona.de.sousa@ths.tas.gov.au |
> intranet: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/intranet/thon/infection_control
>
> IPCU By working together we promote a culture of safety to reduce preventable infections and transmission of multi-resistant organisms
>
>
>
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER
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