[Chris Hunt]

Hi Keryn
I agree with John. If reusable medication cups and other items are to be used they should be reprocessed via the dishwasher to ensure they are done properly, like any other utensils and crockery. At some of our sites the practice was for staff to wash these items in the nurses station or medication room, resulting in an inadequate, unregulated process and stuff left drying on paper towels etc. Very hit and miss, very time consuming and inefficient. I suggest you persist with getting them done in the kitchen, and work out the issues with the kitchen staff as they arise.
Cheers
Chris
Chris Hunt
Business Improvement Specialist
Eldercare Incorporated
251 Young St
Wayville SA 5034
W: 8291 1045
M: 0402 243 899
F: 8272 2800
E: cdh@way.eldercare.net.au

Good afternoon all,
Looking for advice.
I have had a query from the Aged Care area of our facilities, who state that the Aged Care Accreditor/Auditor has raised concerns about the washing on the ward of plastic (non-disposable) feeder cups and metal teaspoons used in the mixing and administration of medications to the clients.
The auditor insists that these items should be assigned to the dishwasher the kitchens refuse them due to incidents of them being delivered with medications still contained therein and their inability to guarantee their return.
There is insistence that we should then use plastic disposable items. Unfortunately we have very real concerns, and a history, of clients attempting to consume such items or receiving oral injury from biting same.
Is there any issue with the staff washing the items in hot water and detergent in the medicating rooms following every use and prior to reuse?
Is anyone aware of any Infection Control or OHS concern with regard to this practice?
Keryn Eden
Occupational Health/Infection Control Nurse
Disability SA – Highgate Park
103 Fisher Street
FULLARTON SA 5063
Wash Wipe Cover ……. Don’t Infect Another
Ph. (08) 8372 1421
E-Mail – Keryn.Eden@dfc.sa.gov.au

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