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Hi Annette,
You can contact or visit NATA’s website to find an accredited laboratory to perform this type of testing.
https://www.nata.com.au/
National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia – Home
WELCOME TO NATA NATA is the authority that provides independent assurance of technical competence through a proven network of best practice industry experts for customers who require confidence in the delivery of their products and services.
http://www.nata.com.au
Kind Regards,Angela Giannoukos
Laboratory Manager | Quality and Safety Manager
Jolimont Laboratory | East Melbourne Day Procedure Centre
116 – 118 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA 3002
T +61 03 9419 2922
F +61 03 9417 6739
E angelagiannoukos@hotmail.com | clinic@fcc.com.au
Caring for women since 1972
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Hi everyone.
We’re looking for labs that will analyse environmental swabs for the presence (and ideally numbers) of any pathogens on surfaces.
We’d like to implement this as part of our infection control auditing.
Does anyone know of any labs that will do this for private clinics?
I’ve searched the internet and spoken to some other healthcare providers, but have not had much luck so far.
Thanks!Kind regards,
Annette Lenarz
Practice Manager
Acu-ease
Subiaco WA
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Hi Bridget and ACIPC,
I would be interested in a cleaning matrix too. Sounds like a great idea!
Thank you,
Angela Giannoukos
Laboratory Manager | Quality and Safety Manager
Jolimont Laboratory | East Melbourne Day Procedure Centre
116 – 118 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA 3002
T +61 03 9419 2922
F +61 03 9417 6739
E angelagiannoukos@hotmail.com | clinic@fcc.com.au
Caring for women since 1972
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Hi I am just trying to improve our cleaning process for the environmental cleaners at my workplace and would like to implement a Cleaning Matrix to make it simpler and easier to follow.
Wondering if anyone out there has a similar thing to share?
Cheers,
Bridgette Connor
Infection Prevention Consultant
Epworth HealthCarePhone:
(03)9426 8320
epworth.org.au
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Hi Kate and ACIPC community,
I would also be interested in this.
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays.
Thank you,
Angela Giannoukos
Laboratory Manager | Quality and Safety Manager
Jolimont Laboratory | East Melbourne Day Procedure Centre
116 – 118 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA 3002
T +61 03 9419 2922
F +61 03 9417 6739
E angelagiannoukos@hotmail.com | clinic@fcc.com.au
Caring for women since 1972
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Hi Colleagues,
I am hoping that someone might have a policy/procedure that they might be able to share, either via this email thread or to email me directly, for some of the following concepts:
Segregation of clean vs dirty equipment/stock
Unidirectional flow/minimising staff movement in clean/sterile areas
Sterile storage room
Clean store room
Impress
Stores receiving, decanting, transport etc.
Thanks in anticipation of being inundated with policies 🙂
Kind regards
Kate Ryan
RMD Program Officer
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0434 609 208 | 03 9496 6706
Infectious Diseases Department
Level 7, Harold Stokes Building
145 Studley Road, Heidelberg
PO Box 5555, Victoria, 3084
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Dear Kate and colleagues,
I’m also interested in these topics and would like to be included in any public or private conversations.
I must also acknowledge that I think this interest group does a wonderful job sharing IC knowledge!
Thank you,
Angela Giannoukos
Laboratory Manager | Quality and Safety Manager
Jolimont Laboratory | East Melbourne Day Procedure Centre
116 – 118 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC AUSTRALIA 3002
T +61 03 9419 2922
F +61 03 9417 6739
E angelagiannoukos@hotmail.com | clinic@fcc.com.au
Caring for women since 1972
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Dear colleagues,
I have started in new role as Reusable Medical Devices (RMD) Program Officer at Austin Health. This is a brand new position, and in conjunction with the new RMD manager, we aim to coordinate all activities involving RMD across our whole health service to improve patient safety. As a result I am seeking knowledge on a couple of topics so as to not try and reinvent the wheel!
Does anyone have a similar type of position(s) at their health service? If yes, would you be able to get I touch and share your learnings?
Has anyone created an online learning module specifically to instil basic knowledge of RMDs for all staff? If yes, are you able to share your content or an overview of topics covered if not the whole content?
Has anyone created an online learning module specifically to address ultrasound reprocessing following the ASUM guidelines?
Has anyone recently installed a tracking system for RMD for the whole health service but specifically with a ward based focus? Are you able to get in touch off line and share the company details and reasons you chose the system you did?
Thanks in anticipation of being inundated with amazing work going on by our IC community 🙂
Kind regards
Kate Ryan
RMD Program Officer
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0434 609 208 | 03 9496 6706
Infectious Diseases Department
Level 7, Harold Stokes Building
145 Studley Road, Heidelberg
PO Box 5555, Victoria, 3084
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