[Brenda Anderson]

Hi Fiona,
I would be inclined to disagree with this option. Places where Tea and coffee are made traditionally are not kept in a pristine condition and the medication room should be maintained in a clean environment. I see OH&S issues as well. It would encourage more through put of staff and therefore more distractions whilst medications are drawn up. (therefore increased risk of error) Also hot drinks in an area where people are working is a risk for accidental burn injuries.

Brenda Anderson
Infection Control Coordinator
Goulburn Valley Health
Shepparton
—– Original Message —–
From: Fiona de Sousa
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 3:57 PM
Subject: Medication Rooms

Hi All,

I have been asked to consider placing a zip urn for hot water access in a medication room. My initial response was it is not appropriate to make tea and coffee in the same room where staff are drawing up medications. However when I have looked for the evidence to back this up I have had trouble finding any.

What do others think about this issue from an infection prevention and control point of view?

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

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