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Thank you so much to everyone who responded. Our infection control team has informed me that we do have guidelines set in our service already. And they will assist us in our query for mental health. My mistake for not checking in with them first. Thank you again.
Best regards,
Derrick Hor
A/CN
Armadale Health Service.> On 29 Oct 2020, at 11:17 am, Ana Robinson wrote:
>
> Hi Derrick,
>
> We have been working with laundry facilities and would be happy to discuss
> this with you offline as we cannot mention products.
>
> All I can say is that we are able to assist with products that work in cold,
> ambient and hot temperatures.
>
> Get in touch if you would be interested.
>
> With Kind Regards
>
> Ana Robinson
> Director
> Mob: 0412 355 456 | tel: 1300 936 044 | fax: (02) 8080 4335
> ana@anaeron.com.au | http://www.anaeron.com.au
> PO Box 22 Forestville NSW 2087 | 20/8 Tilley Lane, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086
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> From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Derrick
> H
> Sent: Wednesday, 28 October 2020 8:11 PM
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> Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Guidelines for washing machines in
> hospital setting
>
> Hi all
>
> Just wondering if anyone has a policy/procedure/guidelines for washing
> machines in their facilities?
>
> We have a few domestic machines in our mental health wards for patient use.
> It has been brought to our attention that there are concerns of cross
> infections as these are domestic machines and the requirements for cleaning
> of machines in between patient uses.
>
> Is there any guidelines on this? Any standard that dictate that we need to
> use commercial machines instead with a specific heat setting to avoid cross
> infections?
>
> And cleaning in between patients? This will include the dryers.
>
> We have been asked to produce a guideline for our wards to address this and
> any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Derrick Hor
> A/CN
> Armadale Health Service
> WA
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Hi
Thank you to Helen, Kelly and Lindy for replying with some great information. I am trying to write a recommendation to my managers for some guidelines in our mental health ward.
This has been a great place for resource. Thanks again
Best regards,
Derrick Hor
RN
Armadale Health Service> On 1 Jul 2020, at 1:20 pm, Lindy Ryan (Mid North Coast LHD) wrote:
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> Hello Derrick
>
>
> Yes There is a lots out there is can spin your head ..I know ,not sure if this is what you are particularly after with these areas but forwarding just fyi ……hoping you will find what you are after via these links
>
>
> https://www.health.gov.au/resources/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-for-health-professionals-including-aged-care-providers-pathology-providers-and-health-care-managers
>
>
> https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-environmental-cleaning-and-disinfection-principles-for-health-and-residential-care-facilities
>
> https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-information-about-routine-environmental-cleaning-and-disinfection-in-the-community
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> https://www1.health.gov.au/internet/publications/publishing.nsf/Content/cda-cdna-norovirus.htm-l~cda-cdna-norovirus.htm-l-app4
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> https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/covid-19-information-workplaces/industry-information/general-industry-information/cleaning
>
>
>
> I have also attached some NSW health links but figure you should already have local state docs like we seem to have
>
> https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/community-outpatient.aspx
>
>
> http://cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/587164/COVID-19-Infection-Prevention-and-Control-Advice-on-Cleaning-and-Disinfection-in-the-Workplace.pdf
>
>
> keep up the great work in Armadale…we all need to stick together and support each other hey!?
>
> Best of luck & kind regards
>
> Lindy
>
>
> Lindy Ryan
>
> District Infection Prevention & Control CNC | Clinical Governance & Information Services MNCLHD
> Level 1 Coffs Specialist Centre, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour
> Office 66911984 or Mob 0419 990 693 | lindy.ryan@health.nsw.gov.au
> http://www.health.nsw.gov.au
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> “Wise and humane management of the patient is the best safeguard against infection”
> (Florence Nightingale Circa 1860)
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> —–Original Message—–
> From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Derrick H
> Sent: Tuesday, 30 June 2020 6:02 PM
> To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
> Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Environmental cleaning
>
> Hi all
>
> Just wanted to know if anyone has policy or knows of any journals for environmental cleaning in communal living facilities like aged care or mental health facilities.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Derrick Hor
> RN
> Armadale Health Service.
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