[Barbara Hayes]

Hi Tracey and Helen,

We also have this issue (and staff argument) in dental – I too would
greatly appreciate being included in any information please.

Kind regards
Barbara

On Sun, Mar 1, 2020 at 3:01 PM Helen Roberts wrote:

> Hi Tracey,
> I have the same issue with staff saying that Shellac is safe to wear when
> it comes to hand hygiene.
> I would like to be included in any information in regards to this please.
>
> Regrds,
> Helen
>
> Helen Roberts
> Infection Control
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> ——————————
> *From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion on behalf of
> Wood, Tracey
> *Sent:* Friday, 28 February 2020 2:36 PM
> *To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
> *Subject:* [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Wearing of Nail Polish, Acrylic
> nails, SNS, Shellac on Nurses providing Clinical Care Studies
>
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I am having a hard time to get some nurses to adhere to below the elbows
> in regards to Nail Polish, Enhancements, SNS, Shellac etc.
>
> Most of the staff say that because its Shellac or SNS, it doesnt chip and
> become a hazard.
>
> I have given them our policies to support this fact of removal all nail
> enhancements.
>
>
>
> Does anyone know of any recent studies on this topic that I read to get
> more information to supply to my staff?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> *Tracey Wood*
> Regional Infection Control Coordinator
> *Gosford Private Hospital*
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