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  • in reply to: Handshake vs ‘fist bump’ #71240
    Carolyn Ord
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    I worked in Hong Kong during the SARS outbreak & one of the strategies which was promoted in the media was to perform the hands clasped in greeting in front of you -in a praying gesture like the Thai “wei”, or to give a small wave – instead of a handshake.
    This was very acceptable in the Asian context – but might not appeal to those who judge people by the strength of their handshake.

    Regards,
    Carolyn Ord
    CNC Infection Control, Bowral& District Hospital.
    (02) 4861 0266 Mobile:- 0429 112 414 Speed dial 588

    We saw a call before to ban handshaking in healthcare as a way to reduce transmission of organisms. Now a study suggest ‘fist bumping’ is the best greeting to replace a hand shake. Can we all see our consultants fist pumping their patients each morning? 🙂

    http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2014/07/fist-bumping-beats-germspreading-handshake-study-reports.aspx

    Cheers
    Michael

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    in reply to: Audits #68865
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    Hi Jane,
    I would also like a copy of your IV management tool.
    Thanks,
    Carolyn Ord
    Infection Control
    Bowral Hospital
    NSW 2576
    Tel (02) 4861 0266
    e-mail Carolyn.ord@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
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    Behalf Of Lavina
    Hi Jane,
    Would you care to share your tool with us also please. We are also
    reviewing our IV cannulation and auditing.
    Lavina L’Hotellier
    Infection Prevention and Control
    Orbost Regional Health
    Tel- 03 51546777 Mobile 0408376174
    Happy to share our audit tools for insertion of peripheral IV cannulae
    and also management of peripheral IV’s.
    If anyone is interested please email me. Our tools are based on our
    in-house protocols which are referenced to CDC guidelines.
    14.12.11
    Jane Hellsten, CICP
    Manager, Infection Prevention Control
    Infectious Diseases Service
    Loddon Mallee Infection Control Resource Centre
    Bendigo Health
    Behalf Of Tribe, Ingrid (Health)
    We are currently reviewing our audit tool for monitoring compliance with
    guidelines for the management of peripheral venous catheters.
    Are there any “gold standard” examples available for review? In
    anticipation of your response, thank you.
    Kind regards
    Ingrid Tribe
    Infection Control Service
    Flinders Medical Centre
    Bedford Park SA 5152
    Australia
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    F: (08) 82044733
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