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Hi Chris,
Please see below excerpt:
A clear decision needs to be made about whose responsibility it is to replace empty alcohol-based handrub bottles. Workplace agreements or job descriptions may need to be changed to accommodate prompt replacement of these bottles. Alcohol-based handrub should never be decanted from one bottle into another as this can cause contamination.
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control/Pandemic Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705/0417107719
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image301494.JPG@0af6c50a.4688ae41]
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:imagecf50f8.JPG@1c87a6a7.49a61e1d]
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Christine Morrison
Sent: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 1:22 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Decanting of ABHRGood afternoon,
I have tried to look for evidence or a statement on the practice of decanting ABHR into smaller used bottles. I know that this is not best practice but would like to reference this please.
I understand that some facilities resorted to this when ABHR supply was difficult to obtain, and I wonder if anyone else has had this dilemma and how you managed it?Kind regards,
Chris
Christine Morrison
Practice Facilitator – Infection Control
Practice Facilitation Team
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439 Ann St, Brisbane Q 4000
PO Box 10556, Brisbane Adelaide St Q 4000M: 0499526913
E: cmorrison2@anglicaresq.org.au
E: pft@anglicaresq.org.au
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Hi Pam,
Great question. See passage from the NHMRC Aust Guidelines below:
Adapted from CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions [215].
Removal of PPE should be done at the doorway (just prior to leaving patients room) or immediately outside patient room.
Surgical or particulate masks should be removed outside of the patient room or >1 metre from symptomatic patients [87].
To remove a P2 respirator, remove gloves and gown, perform hand hygiene and step outside the room or into an anteroom. Remove protective eyewear or faceshield before removing and disposing of the respirator in a closed container and performing hand hygiene again.
At a minimum, hand hygiene should be performed after the removal of gloves as well as after the removal of any other individual item of contaminated PPE.
Sequencing may differ across healthcare settings and any variations to sequencing should be based on a risk assessment relevant to the setting and task being undertaken. Note that for surgical procedures and dentistry, the sequence for putting on PPE differs. In these situations, masks and protective eyewear are applied first prior to hand preparation. Gown and gloves are then put on (see Section 3.5.3).
Sequencing may also be different in unique circumstances such as in an Ebola outbreak. When an outbreak is detected, advice from the healthcare facilities Infection Control Team should be followed.
We have been discussing the same as we consider zones/airflow etc in our RACFs, I like the idea of the virtual anteroom outside the room and I have been working with our maintenance team to ensure quality tape on hand to identify these areas particularly to doff mask and eye protection outside the room.
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705/0417107719
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Pamela Boon
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2021 12:07 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] [EXTERNAL] FW: Doffing in virtual orange zone|| Please note this email has come from an EXTERNAL email account. Please double check the sender before opening any links or attachments ||
Good afternoon everyone,
As more patients with COVID are admitted we are required to locate them in rooms that have no built anteroom.
We are creating a virtual anterooms (Orange Zones) outside the patients room (Red Zone).We are having discussions as to whether doffing should occur;
* outside the patient room (with the door closed behind) potential of contaminating environment
* inside the patient room, extend the orange zone to inside potential for staff scrubs to be contaminatedI have spent substantial time reviewing the literature for guidelines or information on the risk of each of these options but havent found anything definitive.
I would really appreciate any advice.
Kind regards,
Pam[image001]
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Pamela Boon
Consultant
Infection Prevention & Control
GV Health | Graham Street, Shepparton, Vic 3630
M: 0428 562 258
E: Pamela.Boon@gvhealth.org.au[image005]
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Hi Cate,
Initial setting up, running and operational oversight by Infection Control and OH&S together but now predominantly run by OH&S with Infection Control support. Reporting into People and Culture Director.
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705/0417107719
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Cate Coffey
Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2021 4:35 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Fit TestingHI everyone
Could you advise if Respiratory Protection Fit Testing programs are managed by the Infection Prevention and Control team in your organisation.
RegardsCate Coffey
RN BaAScN MPH&TM Grad Cert Infection Control Nursing
Clinical Nurse ManagerCentral Australia Health Service
Department of Health
Northern Territory GovernmentInfection Prevention and Control Unit
Alice Springs Hospital
PO Box 2234, Alice Springs, NT 0871
cate.coffey@nt.gov.aut. 08 8951 7737
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Hi Donna,
Thank you for your reply. Not sure whether I am being too literal but the below link to the current Victorian Guideline for COVID-19 Publicly funded Vaccination Clinics states that temperature checking twice daily is required (p38). I would appreciate your further clarification on this.
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorian-covid-19-vaccination-guidelines-wordKind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Co-ordinator/Pandemic Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705/0417107719
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image301494.JPG@0af6c50a.4688ae41]
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Donna Cameron
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 10:11 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Vaccine fridge temp monitoring for COVID clinicsHi Elizabeth,
I have contacted the Victorian Department of Health Immunisation team re your query and received the following advice:
Manual temperature checks of a vaccine fridge should be done at the start and end of every business day. There is no expectation that vaccine fridges are manually checked 7 days per week. In Victoria all government vaccine provider account holders must have a data logger in every purpose built vaccine fridge. The logger is routinely downloaded weekly or as soon as possible after a temperature excursion outside 2-8 degrees Celsius is detected to check the time frame for a potential CCB (longer than 15 minutes outside 2-8 degrees Celsius). The interval on the logger should be set at 5 minutely readings, as per the recommendations in the National Vaccine Storage Guidelines Strive for 5. All vaccine equipment should be serviced annually and a self-audit should also be undertaken at this time (https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-vaccine-storage-guidelines-strive-for-5-appendix-2-vaccine-storage-self-audit).
I hope that clarifies the situation for you.
Regards,
DonnaDonna Cameron
Infection Control Consultant
T +61 (0) 3 8344 3574
donna.cameron@unimelb.edu.au
Microbiological Diagnostic Unit Public Health Laboratory
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
792 Elizabeth Street | Melbourne | Victoria | Australia | 3000
doherty.edu.auFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Smith
Sent: Tuesday, 25 May 2021 3:06 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Vaccine fridge temp monitoring for COVID clinicsDear IC colleagues,
The National Vaccine Storage Strive for 5 guidelines require twice daily monitoring before the refrigerator is used for the first time and at the end of each day. I am currently working where there is a COVID vaccination clinic that operates Monday to Friday. The Victorian Guidelines for this Clinic are different to the National Storage of vaccines guidelines and require temperature monitoring, twice daily, everyday Monday Sunday. This means that someone has to attend the clinic for temp checking over the weekend. Im just wondering if others can feedback how they are managing this requirement in real life.
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control/Pandemic Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705/0417107719
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image301494.JPG@0af6c50a.4688ae41]
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image05371f.JPG@95d325f5.49bfbc1c]
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Please see the following link https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-factsheet-ppe-guidance-racf
The below link to the guide to the conventional use of PPE directs that for short duration episodes of care for SCOVID/COVID patients a surgical mask may be worn however the attached would indicate that for all care of SCOVID/COVID residents an N95/P2 respirator must be worn.
I believe that the question was in reference to the care of all residents (not SCOVID/COVID) however, and I would agree with Kelly that we are wearing surgical masks and eye protection.
Not a simple world we are living in!
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0722
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 4:41 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionThats not quite correct for Victoria Kelly.
There is also a requirement to wear P2/N95 masks in certain circumstances see attached Coronavirus (COVIS-19) A guide to the conventional use of PPE- Updated 27 August 2020
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-covid-19
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.auFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Kelly Barton
Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 11:12 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionHi Carolyn,
This varies state by state. In Victoria we are wearing surgical masks and eye protection.Kind regards,
Kelly
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Kelly Barton
Infection Prevention & Control Officer
RN BHSc (Nursing). Grad Cert (Infection Control)(Advanced Acute Care). Nurse Immuniser. Cert IV T&A
Email: kelly.barton@alpinehealth.org.au
Office: 03 5751 9364
Mobile: 0409 885 002
Fax: 03 5751 9396
Address: 30 ODonnell Ave, Myrtleford VIC 3737
Website: http://www.alpinehealth.org.au
P Reduce, re-use, recycle. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 10:36 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question[Posted on behalf of member Moderator]
What is the current guidelines for aged care facilities regarding staff wearing masks as a general rule? Is it up to the individual organisations?
Thanks
CarolynCarolyn Tranter
Infection Preventist
Bug Control (AUST) Pty Ltd & New Zealand Ltd Infection Control Made Simple* (AUS) +61409672293
* (NZ) 6433047027
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Yan Tong <Yan.Tong@ANGLICARE.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:47 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU>
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionYesAnglicare Brain King Gardens still checks staff temp and COVID questions before entering our facility
Best regards,
Yan Tong
Care Coordinator
Brian King Gardens
Hilliard Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154
PO Box 284, Castle Hill NSW 1765
T: (02) 88201990 F: (02) 88201991
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Huixin Liao (South Western Sydney LHD) <00000022b44f27dc-dmarc-request@AICALIST.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:35
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionHi Vicki,
Yes, SWSLHD Primary and Community Health Service still checks staff temperature and COVID questions before entering our facilities.Regards,
Serina Liao
CNC | Infection Prevention
Primary and Community HealthOn 17 Oct 2020, at 7:06 am, Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW LHD) <000000210d52aca3-dmarc-request@aicalist.org.au> wrote:
Hi All,
Have been asked ( my boss) to inquire if healthcare facilities in NSW are still attending temperature checks on staff entering the facility before commencing work
Many thanks
Vicki
Vicki Denyer
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Control Unit Lismore Base Hospital
‘ 02 6620 2385 Fax: 02 66 202287 Mobile: 0428215562vicki.denyer@health.nsw.gov.au
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Please see attached
The below link to the guide to the conventional use of PPE directs that for short duration episodes of care for SCOVID/COVID patients a surgical mask may be worn however the attached would indicate that for all care of SCOVID/COVID residents an N95/P2 respirator must be worn.
I believe that the question was in reference to the care of all residents (not SCOVID/COVID) however, and I would agree with Kelly that we are wearing surgical masks and eye protection.
Not a simple world we are living in!
Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0722
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image301494.JPG@0af6c50a.4688ae41]
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image041fba.JPG@e4462452.439d742d]
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NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
Sent: Monday, October 19, 2020 4:41 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionThats not quite correct for Victoria Kelly.
There is also a requirement to wear P2/N95 masks in certain circumstances see attached Coronavirus (COVIS-19) A guide to the conventional use of PPE- Updated 27 August 2020
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/personal-protective-equipment-ppe-covid-19
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.auFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Kelly Barton
Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 11:12 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionHi Carolyn,
This varies state by state. In Victoria we are wearing surgical masks and eye protection.Kind regards,
Kelly
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Kelly Barton
Infection Prevention & Control Officer
RN BHSc (Nursing). Grad Cert (Infection Control)(Advanced Acute Care). Nurse Immuniser. Cert IV T&A
Email: kelly.barton@alpinehealth.org.au
Office: 03 5751 9364
Mobile: 0409 885 002
Fax: 03 5751 9396
Address: 30 ODonnell Ave, Myrtleford VIC 3737
Website: http://www.alpinehealth.org.au
P Reduce, re-use, recycle. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Monday, 19 October 2020 10:36 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question[Posted on behalf of member Moderator]
What is the current guidelines for aged care facilities regarding staff wearing masks as a general rule? Is it up to the individual organisations?
Thanks
CarolynCarolyn Tranter
Infection Preventist
Bug Control (AUST) Pty Ltd & New Zealand Ltd Infection Control Made Simple* (AUS) +61409672293
* (NZ) 6433047027
[cid:image002.png@01D6A5FB.4544CF00]carolyn@infectioncontrol.care________________________________
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Yan Tong <Yan.Tong@ANGLICARE.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:47 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU>
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionYesAnglicare Brain King Gardens still checks staff temp and COVID questions before entering our facility
Best regards,
Yan Tong
Care Coordinator
Brian King Gardens
Hilliard Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154
PO Box 284, Castle Hill NSW 1765
T: (02) 88201990 F: (02) 88201991
________________________________
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> on behalf of Huixin Liao (South Western Sydney LHD) <00000022b44f27dc-dmarc-request@AICALIST.ORG.AU>
Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:35
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening questionHi Vicki,
Yes, SWSLHD Primary and Community Health Service still checks staff temperature and COVID questions before entering our facilities.Regards,
Serina Liao
CNC | Infection Prevention
Primary and Community HealthOn 17 Oct 2020, at 7:06 am, Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW LHD) <000000210d52aca3-dmarc-request@aicalist.org.au> wrote:
Hi All,
Have been asked ( my boss) to inquire if healthcare facilities in NSW are still attending temperature checks on staff entering the facility before commencing work
Many thanks
Vicki
Vicki Denyer
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Control Unit Lismore Base Hospital
‘ 02 6620 2385 Fax: 02 66 202287 Mobile: 0428215562vicki.denyer@health.nsw.gov.au
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Apologies attachment failure, please see the link below
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-factsheet-admission-and-transfer-racfElizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image2cc564.JPG@5f01439d.41b28baf]
[cid:image08fbac.PNG@4768bfc8.46b5ed91] [cid:imagea5b4de.PNG@1d764517.4e9be56d]
NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Elizabeth Smith
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 4:22 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] [EXTERNAL] Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careDear All,
Please see attached.
This is the document (in addition to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-case-and-contact-management-guidelines-health-services-and-general-practitioners ) that I am applying, however I do see that the volume of information coming from state and federal sources could be confusing.Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0722
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image301494.JPG@0af6c50a.4688ae41]
[cid:imaged9f001.PNG@cff69867.44b53f51] [cid:image64d709.PNG@7fa83c75.4f830fdc]
NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:imagec88b11.JPG@5b4a4195.46924a30]
[cid:image31b15a.PNG@9944263f.43a43d08] [cid:image6ff316.PNG@45ba6745.458df147]
NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:43 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] [EXTERNAL] Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careHi Karen and Lucas,
There is no requirement to COVID test all admission from the community or hospital just contact and droplet precautions for isolation 14 days.
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
[Description: ICC Diagram ICCversion]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Deen, Sharon
Sent: Monday, 10 August 2020 10:35 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] [EXTERNAL] Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careHi Lucas
Totally agree with Karen. You must also take into consideration that it can take up to 10 days for symptoms to appear after last contact. That is why we test at day 11 with 72 hours for results to come back. Hence 14 days isolation.
Tough times for you guys at the moment but if you follow the guidelines it will get under control much quicker.
Kind regards,Sharon Deen
Infection Control Nurse
Phone:08 9531 8570From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of karenbooth1@BIGPOND.COM
Sent: Sunday, 9 August 2020 8:59 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careThis message has originated outside of the organisation and you should therefore take precaution when opening links or attachments that may be contained within.
________________________________
HI Lucas,
All entering should be COVID19 tested but you must also follow you state health guidelines. Any slips may cause harm to your patients and team AND a huge political and media backlash. Tread carefully. Good luck.
Kind regards
KarenKaren Booth
RN BHSCN GAICD
President APNA
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association
M: 0411 898 884
karenbooth1@bigpond.comAustralian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)
Level 17/350 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
p: 1300 303 184 f: (03) 9322 9599
president@apna.asn.au | http://www.apna.asn.au
[cid:image001.png@01D66EA0.A6B4FC70]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Lucas Lloyd
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 7:58 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careGood evening all
Just curious what your thoughts and current policies are regarding new admissions to aged care facilities and quarantine.At present in our facility we are quarantining new admissions from the community or hospital for 14 days. This is following a recommendation from our local PHN.
Are others following a similar policy? What are your thoughts on perhaps COVID testing new admissions and ceasing quarantine on return of negative testing?
Thank you
Lucas Lloyd
Clinical Operations Manager
Chaffey Aged Care, Merbein, VIC
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Dear All,
Please see attached.
This is the document (in addition to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-case-and-contact-management-guidelines-health-services-and-general-practitioners ) that I am applying, however I do see that the volume of information coming from state and federal sources could be confusing.Kind regards,
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Co-ordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0722
W. https://ncnhealthservices.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:image301494.JPG@0af6c50a.4688ae41]
[cid:imaged9f001.PNG@cff69867.44b53f51] [cid:image64d709.PNG@7fa83c75.4f830fdc]
NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
Elizabeth Smith
Infection Control Coordinator
NCN Health
PO Box 252, Cobram 3644
T. 03 5871 0705 03 5871 0705
W. ncnhealth.org.au
E. Elizabeth.Smith@ncnhealth.org.au[cid:imagec88b11.JPG@5b4a4195.46924a30]
[cid:image31b15a.PNG@9944263f.43a43d08] [cid:image6ff316.PNG@45ba6745.458df147]
NCN Health acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we gather and work on and pay respects to their Elders, past and present. We work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to build a health system that listens to their hopes and aspirations and responds to them.
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 1:43 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] [EXTERNAL] Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careHi Karen and Lucas,
There is no requirement to COVID test all admission from the community or hospital just contact and droplet precautions for isolation 14 days.
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.au
[Description: ICC Diagram ICCversion]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Deen, Sharon
Sent: Monday, 10 August 2020 10:35 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] [EXTERNAL] Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careHi Lucas
Totally agree with Karen. You must also take into consideration that it can take up to 10 days for symptoms to appear after last contact. That is why we test at day 11 with 72 hours for results to come back. Hence 14 days isolation.
Tough times for you guys at the moment but if you follow the guidelines it will get under control much quicker.
Kind regards,Sharon Deen
Infection Control Nurse
Phone:08 9531 8570From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of karenbooth1@BIGPOND.COM
Sent: Sunday, 9 August 2020 8:59 PM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careThis message has originated outside of the organisation and you should therefore take precaution when opening links or attachments that may be contained within.
________________________________
HI Lucas,
All entering should be COVID19 tested but you must also follow you state health guidelines. Any slips may cause harm to your patients and team AND a huge political and media backlash. Tread carefully. Good luck.
Kind regards
KarenKaren Booth
RN BHSCN GAICD
President APNA
Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association
M: 0411 898 884
karenbooth1@bigpond.comAustralian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA)
Level 17/350 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
p: 1300 303 184 f: (03) 9322 9599
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[cid:image001.png@01D66EA0.A6B4FC70]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Lucas Lloyd
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 7:58 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Quarantine of new admissions to aged careGood evening all
Just curious what your thoughts and current policies are regarding new admissions to aged care facilities and quarantine.At present in our facility we are quarantining new admissions from the community or hospital for 14 days. This is following a recommendation from our local PHN.
Are others following a similar policy? What are your thoughts on perhaps COVID testing new admissions and ceasing quarantine on return of negative testing?
Thank you
Lucas Lloyd
Clinical Operations Manager
Chaffey Aged Care, Merbein, VIC
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