[Wells, Annie]

Hi Cathi,
Last year the TIPCU developed an Infection Control Assessment Program for Rural Hospitals and Non-acute Settings. A prison hospital site was included in the pilot stage of the program.
The assessment protocol can be accessed at: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/peh/tasmanian_infection_prevention_and_control_unit/publications_and_guidelines/surveillance_protocols_and_forms

If you would like more information please feel free to contact me off line.
Kind regards,

Annie Wells I CNC, Infection Control, TIPCU
Population Health I Department of Health and Human Services
Post GPO Box 125 Hobart Tas 7001 | Email tipcu@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Phone (03) 6222 7699 | Fax (03) 6233 0553
A fair and healthy Tasmania

You might find the Health Protection Agency (UK) website useful: Prevention of infection and communicable diseases in prisons and places of detention http://www.hpa.org.uk/webc/HPAwebFile/HPAweb_C/1309970446427?bcsi_scan_1074587e009e997dxOiEG97JMuVUwKqSiXTsmpHnw+YCAAAAxVDwAA&bcsi_scan_1a3dfde8c5074f621BwPqF6rXWIrn/Ugg22wDNC9r1IFAAAA5BrkAw

The CDC website http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/bbp/occupations.html also has fact sheets for correctional facilities officers on topics such as MRSA (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2013-120/) and laundry (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2013-122/)
Regards, Trish

Patricia Coward
Principal Adviser (Occupational Health)
Hazardous Industries and Chemicals Branch
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland

For more information visit http://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au, follow us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/WorkSafeQLD) or telephone 1300 369 915.

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Hi, could list members please keep me in mind if you come across any IP&C work / audits / standards / KPI’s/ procedures etc of relevance to the non-acute setting (eg GP type clinics etc) and especially within the corrections/ prison environment.

We have a diverse focus (outpatient and inpatient type settings) within an environment that the health service does not control. Standard practices are not an easy translation, including the need to work across 2 government agencies that have different focuses.

Happy to hear any / all experiences, thoughts, contacts or work in this area,

With thanks,

Best Regards,
Cathi

Cathi Montague RN, MClinNsg, FCENA
Nurse Management Facilitator – Clinical Care Systems Co-ordination

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[Wells, Annie]

Dear John and ACIPClist members,

You may be interested in the ANTT Guide developed by TIPCU and available on our website:
http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/peh/tasmanian_infection_prevention_and_control_unit/information_for_healthcare_workers/guidance_and_policies_for_healthcare_workers

Kind regards,

Annie Wells I CNC, Infection Control, TIPCU
Population Health I Department of Health and Human Services
Post GPO Box 125 Hobart Tas 7001 | Email tipcu@dhhs.tas.gov.au
Phone (03) 6222 7699 | Fax (03) 6233 0553
A fair and healthy Tasmania

From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of John Ferguson
Sent: Monday, 4 June 2012 11:46 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Aseptic non-touch technique
Importance: High

Dear Aicalist members,

As you will know, the new ACSQHC Safety and Quality Standards include these (stretch) requirements:
3.10 Developing and implementing protocols for aseptic non-touch technique
3.10.1 The clinical workforce is trained in aseptic nontouch technique
3.10.2 Compliance with aseptic non-touch technique is regularly audited
3.10.3 Action is taken to increase compliance with the aseptic non-touch technique protocols
It is quite a challenge to put in place a system that goes across all practitioners as I’m sure you know!

The resources attached are available from UK (we have them on order).

The Commission would be interested to know about programs around the country that have developed ANTT policies and procedures.
Has anyone started regular auditing (other than say for CL insertion)? If so would you please share your audit tool(s)?
What examples of action taken to increase compliance do you have?
Have people had experience with the above UK resources?

In Hunter New England, in addition to central line insertion, we’ve chosen to focus on IV insertion, wound dressing and IV medication preparation as our initial procedures to codify and audit. We already do skills lab training for IV inserters.

We’ve also been throwing around the following guiding principles list for ANTT – would welcome your comments! Could we perhaps come up with a natty acronym for these 5 ‘moments’ of ANTT?

Aseptic non-touch technique (ANTT) : core principles of practice

1. WHERE TO PERFORM the physical environment for the procedure- where should it be performed; what are the situations where it should not be performed?
2. SEQUENCING the most efficient and safest sequencing of procedure preparation and performance needs to be known by the operator and followed closely
3. DISINFECTION- Hands, procedure trolley and the patient procedure site; correct disinfectant, method of application and avoidance of recontamination
4. ESTABLISH AND PROTECT ASEPTIC FIELDS sterile drapes, plastic trays, sterile glove use, correct procedure sequencing and performance
5. NON-TOUCH PROCEDURE TECHNIQUE specific to the procedure

Thanks!

John

Dr John Ferguson
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From: Stephen Rowley ANTT [mailto:stephen.rowley@antt.org.uk]
Sent: Monday, 4 June 2012 1:57 AM
To: John Ferguson
Subject: Re: Purchase of ANTT package
Importance: High

Dear John,

Thank you for your email and sorry for the slow response. We will post you the ANTT Guideline CD which includes ANTT Audit Tools and the ANTT Practice Framework to the address provided.

To implement ANTT effectively it is important to blend education with practical training. To support this, The Association for Safe Aseptic Practice (ASAP) provides ANTT Accredited training resources to help support training and implementation. The Implementation Pack includes all the resources required to implement ANTT across a large organisation.

We charge a small amount for these resources to help support the ongoing development of ANTT resources. I have attached the Resource List along with a information sheet.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Best regards
Pat

Patricia Fernandes
Administrator and PA to:
Stephen Rowley

Clinical Director ANTT
stephen.rowley@antt.org.uk
http://www.antt.org.uk
+44 (0)7739 000597

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[Wells, Annie]

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.au

Conference 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 2011

Poster submission date – extended until the 31 July 2011
For further details and to submit an abstract visit http://www.thetica.net.au

Kind regards,

Annie Wells
TICA Conference Convenor
ticaconference@live.com.au

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