Vacuums in clinical areas

[SUBSCRIBE AICALIST Heidi Gettons]

I have been asked by our Environmental Services staff if it is suitable to use a domestic bagless HEPA filtered vacuum in our wards including patient rooms. I cannot find any documents/guidelines that advise on what vacuums are suitable in a acute hospital. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you in advance

Heidi Gettons
Infection Control Coordinator
The Bays Hospital
Mornington VIC
heidigettons@thebays.com.au

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