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  • in reply to: Routine Chlorhexidine washes in ICU #75649
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    Hi Kristin we have 4% Chlorhex wash in our ICU bathrooms and continue to have low incidence MROs
    we also have focused on other factors which may interplay with MRO transmission eg disposable curtains, pt dedicated equipment/devices
    , cleaning schedule ( twice daily clean in ICU) , Hand hygiene products & compliance, monitoring PPE ect
    Good luck ! Emma

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    Dear colleagues,
    With a recent spike in HAI MRO’s in our ICU unit, best practice literature suggests routine 2% chlorhexidine body washes.
    I would love your thoughts and experiences with this proposal.
    Kind regard
    Kristin

    Kristin Ryan-Agnew
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    in reply to: Cleaning floors in operating suites #75584
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    Are the shoe covers leaving behind a film? – as we had a similar issue & subsequently changed our shoe covers ect

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    Hi everyone

    We seem to have an issue within our operating theatre regarding the product we use on the floors VMOs complaining they slip easily and the manager wants to try something else instead

    Any help would be appreciated

    Regards, Jenny

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    in reply to: re volunteers and vaccination requirements #75520
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    Hi Jenny we supply volunteers with flu vaccn

    Emma Trippe
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    Good morning all
    Can any one assist please
    I have been asked to benchmark what other facilities do regarding vaccinations and volunteers
    We are a private not for profit organisation and currently ask our volunteers to attend their Gp surgery for any vaccinations they require

    Looking forward to your reply and interested to see what other organisations do
    Regards Jenny
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    Hi Amanda, we strictly only have vaccines in our vaccine fridge as per strive for 5
    Thanks Emma

    Emma Trippe
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    [Posted on behalf of member – Moderator]

    Good Morning

    I would appreciate advice in regards to storing temperature-sensitive medicines (ie. need to be stored 2-8 degrees C, eg. Sumamethonium, Chloramphenicol eye drops, Minims Individual use eye drops ) in the vaccine fridge.

    Strive for 5 page 8 states:
    Do not store food and other goods in the refrigerator. This would increase the likelihood of a cold chain breach by:

    * overcrowding the vaccines

    * increasing the number of door openings.

    Do other healthcare facilities store their temperature sensitive medicines in their vaccine fridge?

    Thank you

    Yours in preventing infection
    Regards

    Amanda Mendies

    National Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator (NIPCC)
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    Garrison Health Operations
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    in reply to: P2/N95 mask fit testing #75464
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    Hi Pam , just do my own locally – using NHMRC guidelines for fit checking at orientation & then through inservicing throughout the year, we’ve also incorporated PPE into on line learning as well in IPAC module ,
    I know it’s not the “ideal” but we couldn’t get the company here to do the fit test ( testing in the head box ect) and the cost at the time was also around $35/person
    Cheers Emma

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    Good afternoon,
    Can I ask what people are doing in regards to P2/N95 mask Fit Testing?

    Kind regards,
    Pam

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    in reply to: Aseptic technique competency assessments #75458
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    in reply to: PPE STANDS #75434
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    Hi Cathy, we are looking at the wire modules to put on the walls/ hang off doors – as we didn’t want something for pt’s to trip on ect

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    HI everyone
    We are looking at purchasing PPE stands. Could you let me know if you use them and they are useful or otherwise. Any advice would be most helpful.
    Regards

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    in reply to: Influenza 2019 – record number of confirmed cases #75236
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    Thanks so much Michael , I’m running my Flu campaign next week !! This gives me back up for why I’m doing it!

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    Thought this was worth sharing, for those who have not seen it. I have attached the graph as a PDF.

    Dr Ian Mackay tweeted: https://twitter.com/MackayIM/status/1107396978009268224
    In #Australia , #Flu continues it’s bigger than ever previously reported 2018/19. So far in 2019, March has posted its biggest confirmed case tally….on the national record. Add that to biggest ever NOV2018, DEC2018, JAN2019 & FEB2019 Source: http://www9.health.gov.au/cda/source/cda-index.cfm

    Cheers
    Michael

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    in reply to: Sensor taps on hand wash stations #75198
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    We love our sensor taps – easy to use and no bugs left behind on the taps!

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    Hi All, just want to get an idea of the benefits of using sensor taps at hand wash stations as opposed to wrist/elbow taps? Do healthcare workers prefer sensors?

    Thank you in advance

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    in reply to: Re: wall paper in clinical areas – great news!! #75181
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    Great outcome!

    Emma Trippe
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    Hello wonderful colleagues

    I cant thank you enough for your responses and assistance with my wallpaper dramas…

    I have provided some of this information and advice some of you have been sending me to our planning team and have been informed as a result that in one of our new build facility’s they will no longer be considering wall paper at all!!

    So the power of many through all your support and advice has made such a difference to our outcomes ……….I just wanted to give you all a huge shout out and a big happy thank you

    Thanks also to ACIPC for hosting such a useful, proactive discussion forum that allows us to stay connected and support each other with our vast experiences and expertise ……………….Infexion connexion as one group is a far superior brain power in excellence and expertise than google or wikipeadia could ever be hey!!

    Happiest regards 🙂

    And…. again big thanks

    Lindy

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    As per below , I think wall paper won’t be impervous ,
    Australasian Health Facility Guidelines ;
    All surfaces in patient care areas should be smooth and impervious, and easily cleanable.
    Unnecessary horizontal, textured, moisture-retaining surfaces or inaccessible areas where moisture or soil
    can accumulate should be avoided.
    Fixtures and fittings should be designed to allow easy cleaning and to discourage the accumulation of dust.

    Emma Trippe
    Infection Control Consultant
    [cid:image001.png@01D4CD15.31CD1C40]
    Calvary Riverina Hospital
    Hardy Avenue Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
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    My speciality is sterilisation but I am also involved with licensing of private facilities and doing facility inspections prior to approval. I have seen a number of things that sound good in principle but aren’t practical.

    I would think that walls and all surfaces in clinical areas should be easily cleaned without damage to the surface. Don’t think wall paper can withstand this. A humid environment wouldn’t help!

    You may find information of use in the Australasian Health facilities guidelines which detail the types of surfaces for different clinical areas. I’m sure you will get more info from the rest of the brains trust.

    https://healthfacilityguidelines.com.au/standard-components

    Best wishes

    Sylvia

    Sylvia Morris
    Sterilising and Reusable Medical Device Reprocessing State Coordinator
    Infection Control Service
    Communicable Disease Control Branch
    Public Health and Clinical Systems
    SA Health
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    Hello brains trust

    It seems our local health services and state health infrastructure are intending to put wall paper in clinical areas in part of our new builds …such as birthing unit.

    My infection control sense is really twitching with concerns as they don’t see any infection control issues at this time without more rationale re risks that would sway them to reconsider doing this (as they believe it will give them the homey feeling they are after in their new model of care) …

    So …..in the spirit of trying to be informed and with the times in understanding & working proactively to support these new model of care needs ……can anyone else provide any advice of their experience with this being installed and any pros and cons …I am screaming ‘no don’t ‘ inside for a number of reasons (we have a warm humid climate here on the coast in summer) … so I am hoping for any wise words or publications , commentary from this group around the use of wallpaper in clinical areas if anyone has any to help us with

    Many thanks as always

    Kind regards

    Lindy

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    in reply to: wall paper in clinical areas – any advice #75174
    Emma Trippe
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    As per below , I think wall paper won’t be impervous ,
    Australasian Health Facility Guidelines ;
    All surfaces in patient care areas should be smooth and impervious, and easily cleanable.
    Unnecessary horizontal, textured, moisture-retaining surfaces or inaccessible areas where moisture or soil
    can accumulate should be avoided.
    Fixtures and fittings should be designed to allow easy cleaning and to discourage the accumulation of dust.

    Emma Trippe
    Infection Control Consultant
    [cid:image001.png@01D4CD15.31CD1C40]
    Calvary Riverina Hospital
    Hardy Avenue Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
    P: 02 6932 1628
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    My speciality is sterilisation but I am also involved with licensing of private facilities and doing facility inspections prior to approval. I have seen a number of things that sound good in principle but aren’t practical.

    I would think that walls and all surfaces in clinical areas should be easily cleaned without damage to the surface. Don’t think wall paper can withstand this. A humid environment wouldn’t help!

    You may find information of use in the Australasian Health facilities guidelines which detail the types of surfaces for different clinical areas. I’m sure you will get more info from the rest of the brains trust.

    https://healthfacilityguidelines.com.au/standard-components

    Best wishes

    Sylvia

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    Sterilising and Reusable Medical Device Reprocessing State Coordinator
    Infection Control Service
    Communicable Disease Control Branch
    Public Health and Clinical Systems
    SA Health
    Government of South Australia

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    Hello brains trust

    It seems our local health services and state health infrastructure are intending to put wall paper in clinical areas in part of our new builds …such as birthing unit.

    My infection control sense is really twitching with concerns as they don’t see any infection control issues at this time without more rationale re risks that would sway them to reconsider doing this (as they believe it will give them the homey feeling they are after in their new model of care) …

    So …..in the spirit of trying to be informed and with the times in understanding & working proactively to support these new model of care needs ……can anyone else provide any advice of their experience with this being installed and any pros and cons …I am screaming ‘no don’t ‘ inside for a number of reasons (we have a warm humid climate here on the coast in summer) … so I am hoping for any wise words or publications , commentary from this group around the use of wallpaper in clinical areas if anyone has any to help us with

    Many thanks as always

    Kind regards

    Lindy

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    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@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au
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    in reply to: Reusable laryngoscope reprocessing methods #75068
    Emma Trippe
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    Yes Liz, we’ve tried handle covers before but too slippery

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    Thanks Emma,

    Do you just wipe over the handles?

    Cheers
    Liz

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    Lower Mid North Coast Sector, HNELHD
    C/o Manning Base Hospital, 26 York Street, TAREE, NSW, 2430
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    Hi Liz we sterilize Laryngoscope blades as critical ,

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    Hi all,

    I am enquiring as to how your reusable laryngoscope blades and handles are reprocessed.
    Are they classified, as per the Spaulding Classification, as semi-critical?

    Looking forward to you responses & I thank you in advance.

    Cheers
    Liz

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    in reply to: Reusable laryngoscope reprocessing methods #75038
    Emma Trippe
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    Hi Liz we sterilize Laryngoscope blades as critical ,

    Emma Trippe
    Infection Control Consultant
    [cid:image001.png@01D4B879.F6221790]
    Calvary Riverina Hospital
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    Hi all,

    I am enquiring as to how your reusable laryngoscope blades and handles are reprocessed.
    Are they classified, as per the Spaulding Classification, as semi-critical?

    Looking forward to you responses & I thank you in advance.

    Cheers
    Liz

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    Lower Mid North Coast Sector, HNELHD
    C/o Manning Base Hospital, 26 York Street, TAREE, NSW, 2430
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    I’m so sorry to Hear of Beth’s passing. I remember her good work & she definitely had impact on our service as we changed our approach with Caesars & subsequently decreased infections. My sympathy to her family & friends,
    Emma

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    Dear valued colleagues and friends,
    It is with great sadness that I write to tell you that Beth Bint, who many of you will remember with fondness as she never failed to make an impression, has passed away this morning. Beth was diagnosed with leukaemia last July, and sadly her condition did not respond to treatment.
    Beth passed away peacefully at home, with her family and her closest friend at her side.
    Beth had worked in the field of infection prevention and control for many years, starting her journey in the field when she nursed HIV patients in the 1980s. Originally from the Newcastle area, this is where she began work as an infection prevention and control nurse. After a short time working with the Department of Health in South Australia, she returned to NSW to take up the position of Clinical Nurse Consultant with the Infection Management and Control Service (IMACS) in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, based at Wollongong Hospital.
    Starting with us in June 2009, she had a baptism of fire as the H1N1 influenza arrived at the same time. Beth took this in her stride, and over the ensuing years her influence on the work of IMACS can be easily identified. She had a very strong belief in the importance of putting the patient at the centre of our work, rather than the pathogen. Beth also used her extensive knowledge and skills in contributing to statewide policies and guidelines including the NSW Health Infection Prevention and Control policy and the Australasian Health Service Facility Guidelines.
    One of the highlights of Beth’s recent career was winning the scientific panels’ award for best poster at the ACIPC conference in 2016.

    We wish Beth’s family and the many friends and colleagues that she touched on a personal and a professional level, our very best thoughts at this sad time.

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    in reply to: rest time for OT following dirty cases/ MRO cases #74915
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    We do a 2 step clean as well – neutral detergent then a machine disinfectant application – takes about 40 minutes overall but no rest time
    We do try and put MRO cases last on list

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    HI team,

    In theatre, here at King Eddies, we practice a 2 step clean.
    Then after hypochlorite has been applied to all surfaces, we wait for 20 minutes, basically enabling the fumes to disappear as some staff are quite sensitive to the smell.

    Hope this helps,
    Wendy
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    Dear Brains Trust,

    I am sure I have asked this question before?? Regarding resting theatre following a dirty/MRO case.

    We are currently debating this issue again, does anyone rest the theatre after the clean has taken place and for how long? Where possible the cases are last on the list, but we appreciate that not all MRO cases/dirty cases can go last on the list.

    Advise on this matter would be greatly received.

    Many thanks in advance

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