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Hello,
Its funny that this is currently the discussion going as I have been investigating this for our hospital as well. Our administration office has put up a vinyl, fake brick type wall paper (textured). This is a non-clinical area, and I have found little clarity in what can be placed on walls in a non-clinical area (as per the below policy directives / guidelines). It does not specifically say that we cannot have wall paper in non-clinical areas, but my concern is that it would not only be an infection control concern but also a fire risk.
https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/ActivePDSDocuments/PD2010_024.pdf
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/manuals/Documents/prot-people-prop.pdf
04.06 Walls Other than special treatments included as feature face work in public or staff recreation areas, wall finishes should be smooth and easily cleaned, and where in the immediate vicinity of plumbing fixtures, water-resistant.
Would anyone have experience with a similar issue?
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P Please consider the environment before printing this emailFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Teresa Holland (Western NSW LHD)
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Subject: Re: wall paper in clinical areas – any adviceHi Lindy,
We had this problem during the building of the new Parkes Hospital and the Forbes redevelopment of the Acute Care Services. I asked for samples of the wallpaper and the fabric that they wanted to use for the visitor chairs.
I exposed the samples to blood, urine, faeces, sputum & vomit then attempted to clean them using the detergent/disinfectant wipes and/or our disinfectant solution. None of the wallpaper samples were able to be cleaned properly and stained easily so we have no wallpaper. The fabric samples had similar results so they had to source different fabrics.
Is your fire officer aware of this proposal because I remember there being issues with wallpaper and fire compliance.
Hope this helps.
TeresaTeresa Holland
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Lindy Ryan (Mid North Coast LHD)
Sent: Friday, 22 February 2019 9:08 AM
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] wall paper in clinical areas – any adviceHello & thanks Glenys, Sylvia & Matt
We have made both the planners & architects aware of the Healthcare guidelines re this section & they have indicated that they are already aware of this information but that NSW Health infrastructure (who have final say over all approvals from NSW health building ) are apparently supportive of this being used hence me looking for more as they are not concerned about this being an significant risk vs what the risk to achieving their model of care and so are not at this point listening so we continue to debate as Infection prevention advocates
Again many thanks and I am still interested in any feedback / experiences or information however I relieved to note that I am not alone in my gut feelings for no I feel honoured to be in good company
Happy Friday & safe weekend to you allespecially thinking of our Queensland cousins with the cyclone off the coastwe are getting some cooler winds down here already so take care
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Lindy
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(Florence Nightingale Circa 1860)From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Matthew Mason
Sent: Thursday, 21 February 2019 5:29 PM
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Subject: Re: wall paper in clinical areas – any adviceHi Lindy,
I have no literature to back this up (but I will go and look), I too am internally screaming no dont! I cant see how you can effectively clean wall paper and given the harsh environment that a health service is, no matter how homely it feels, it is going to peel, rip and look bad very quickly. Unless there is some super wall paper that I am not aware of (probably anti-microbial as well).
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Hello,
On this note, our hospital has a wellness gym. MRO positive patients attend the gym (as the last patient of the day) as well as the hydrotherapy pool (as per guidelines). The wellness staff are looking for disposable disinfectant wipes they can use on the equipment this patient has handled. Does anyone have a similar situation / solution?
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Chelsea Kop | Quality Manager & Infection Control Coordinator, BSN, GDipNurs(Onc), MCNDelmar Private Hospital
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P Please consider the environment before printing this emailHi Lucy,
The UK Royal College of Nursing has a very useful guide to selecting and using disinfectant wipes.
You can access it here (although I note that it is under review):
https://www.rcn.org.uk/search?KeywordDisinfectant%20wipes&SortRelevance&ScopeGlobalkind regards,
Irene Wilkinson
Director, Infection Control Service (Tues – Fri)
Communicable Disease Control Branch
Public Health & Clinical Systems
SA Health
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We are interested to know if your facility uses wipes for routine environmental cleaning. Do you use a detergent wipe, a 2 in 1 wipe (detergent/disinfectant) or both? This includes daily and discharge cleans. How did you choose the product that you use?
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Hello,
I am in the midst of creating a committee for Standard 3 / IFC and would be very appreciative of any help re: agenda items, TOR other facilities have used.
My predecessor used the following template when reporting on IFC for the hospital:
Infection Control Report
Date:Significant Pathology
Antibiotic Stewardship
Hydro
Scopes
Immunisation
Occupational exposures
Clinical waste
Hydro protocolHowever, I realise this does not comprehensively cover NSQHS Standard 3.
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Chelsea Kop
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P Please consider the environment before printing this emailFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Jan O’Donnell
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Subject: Re: Terms of ref and agendas for Standard 3 meetingsHi all
I am setting up meetings for standard 3 and would love to see what others are doing for TOR and agenda items
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JanJan O’Donnell
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Epworth HealthCare
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Helen Roberts
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Terms of ref and agendas for Standard 3 meetingsI would like to be part of this conversation as well.
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Terms of ref and agendas for Standard 3 meetingsPlease count me in that conversation too
With thanks
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Coralie Tyrrell
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Terms of ref and agendas for Standard 3 meetingsHi Helen
As we prepare for Accreditation late in2019 this would be something that I would be very happy to access if someone has already developed a template.
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Helen Scott
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:41 AM
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Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Terms of ref and agendas for Standard 3 meetingsHi all,
Does anyone have any terms of reference for their Standard 3/Infection Control meetings that they would like to send me please? I am in the process of merging our monthly IC committee meetings with Standard 3 committee meetings and need to implement the TOR for this. Also, if you have meeting agenda templates which set out the meeting as per the standards, that would be good too, thanks.
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