[Debbie Macqueen]

Hello Wendy
We have both intubating bronchoscopes and video bronchoscopes. Our
intubating Bronchoscopes are Ethylene Oxide gas sterilised off site
(wrapped), our video bronchoscopes are also wrapped but go through our
Sterrad (wrapped). We also follow the GENCA micro testing guidelines. We
have decided to follow the first guideline where the Bronchoscopes
(including the Intubating Bronchs), Duodenoscopes and Cystoscopes are
tested monthly – even though they are wrapped and sterilised. Some
institutions follow the guideline that recommends 3 monthly testing of
wrapped, sterilised scopes.
My philosophy is to sterilise scopes that can tolerate a sterilising
method. the companies are happy to assist your queries.
I guess we err on the side of caution, so it will be interesting once
the new Infection Control guidelines are released. We will probably need
to alter our practice to conform with the new guidelines.
Regards
Debbie McQueen
Endoscopy Coordinator
Hobart Private Hospital
phone : 03 62143158
mobile: 0419320211
email: debbie.macqueen@healthscope.com.au

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>>> “Beckingham, Wendy” 4/05/2010 8:32 am
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Currently we have bronchoscopes that are cleaned and high level
disinfected through the soluscope and micro tested as per the GENCA
guidelines.

We have another facility on our campus that uses the Sterrad to
sterilize the bronchoscopes and ureteroscopes. We also do micro
testing
of both of these scopes.

We are wondering what other facilities around Australia are currently
doing in relation to instruments going through the STERRAD and micro
testing.

Wendy Beckingham
CNC Infection Control
The Canberra Hospital
pager 50390 or phone 43695

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