[Fiona de Sousa]

Hi Liz,

A number of years ago our facility purchased these combined units.
However we no longer accept this as appropriate and have returned to
seperate machines for pan / urinals and utensils. Happy to discuss this
offline with you.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Dear All

We are looking at purchasing a pan/utensil steriliser/washer and wonder
if any anyone has one currently in place. Your thoughts and impressions
would be of value.

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Brickport Road, Burnie TAS 7320, Australia
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Hi Michael,

I will have to confirm that our THR and TKR denominators are counted as
two when a bilateral procedure is done (I have always assumed they are).
In relation to CABG I can confirm that I only count one surgery
regardless of the number of grafts performed.

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Behalf Of Michael Wishart

Hi all

Another question on something different at a new employer. This one may
just be me not being up to date, though.

For the purposes of ACHS Infection Control Clinical Indicators 1.1-1.4
(hip and knee prostheses) how many facilities report bilateral
prosthesis procedures as TWO procedures in their denominator (not a
single procedure). ACHS have confirmed to us this is what they expect,
which surprised me a bit.

Since there is a single CMBS / ICD-10 code for bilateral procedures such
as these, I have only ever known reporting these as one procedure, and I
wondered whether other ICP’s are familiar with this ACHS requirement.
Might be worth checking with whoever collates your denominator for these
indicators if you are unsure.

I have to then wonder about coronary artery bypass graft procedures….
does anyone report these by the number of grafts performed, or only as
one procedure regardless of the number of grafts? We didn’t specifically
ask ACHS about this, but looking at the interpretation of ‘procedure’
for hip and knee prostheses, I have to wonder. Ie

“Multiple procedures on an individual patient should be counted
separately (eg hip

prosthesis and knee prosthesis);”

Looking at the way the indicators are worded, note:

“1.1 Total number of hip prothesis procedures performed”

And

“1.5 Total number of coronary artery bypass graft procedures

performed,”

Thanks for any thoughts (including letting me know I am way behind the
times here!).

Cheers

Michael

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[Fiona de Sousa]

Thanks Kathy,

How do you ensure that the line connector does not become contaminated
with the multiple access that is required for the reusable part of the
system?

Kind regards,

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Behalf Of Katherine Taylor

Hi Fiona,

We have looked a a number of automated contrast delivery systems, and
had the same concern about multi-patient consumables. The Acist system
was one we evaluated recently, this system has a one way/anti-reflux
valve in the single patient consumable tubing, which was not the case
when we evaluated a similar pump about two years ago. With the addition
of the one way valve and information that similar pumps are in use in
other Brisbane hospitals without any increase in infection, our
infection control team agreed to trial.

The major reason for changing to the automated system was a number of
nursing staff injuries due to RSI from repeated injection of contrast by
hand. The other benefit is that the patient receives less contrast
using the automated system, which benefits the patient and also has a
cost benefit to the organisation. Hope this information is useful to
you.

Regards

Kathy

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The Wesley Hospital

PO Box 499,

Toowong, Qld 4066

07 3232 7558

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Behalf Of Fiona de Sousa

Hi All,

I have been asked to evaluate a new system for injecting CT contrast to
determine its suitability for our facility. The transflux system allows
for multi use of syringes, common reusable tubing (both changed daily)
and a connector tubing that is changed for every patient. It has TGA
approval. It has been used for a number of years in Europe.

I am concerned about the potential for line contamination from blood as
well as the sterility of the connector ends. I would like to hear from
anyone who has previously evaluated this system or has used it.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

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Sydney Adventist Hospital

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Hi Michael,

We do not routinely isolate previous CDI patients on readmission. The
only reason we would isolate them is if they had an infectious risk.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Behalf Of Michael Wishart

Hi

Moving to a new facility is always interesting, as things are done
differently. Now I get to challenge my own thinking!

Can I ask if any facilities routinely place into single rooms on
readmission patients who have had previous Clostridium difficile
infection (CDI)?

I cannot find this supported in the 2010 SHEA/IDSA Clinical Practice
guidelines
(http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/pdfs/cdiff/Cohen-IDSA-SHEA-CDI-guidelines-2010.p
df), but then again it is not specifically mentioned (apart from
screening asymptomatic patients and staff not being useful).

Does any facility have a process for identifying patients in future
admissions who had previously had CDI, and managing them differently
regardless of status of diarrhoea??

Thanks for any thoughts on this.

Cheers

Michael

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[Fiona de Sousa]

Hi Kevin,

We have been guided by the manufacturer in relation to wait times prior
to rooms being available for occupancy. These have been verified with
the use of a hydrogen peroxide meter that records as low as 1ppm.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Fiona

How are you monitoring Hydrogen Peroxide levels in the room after
disinfection ?

In Europe

The SWL (Safe Working Limit) for Hydrogen peroxide is 1ppm for a (TWA)
Time Weighted Average 8 hour exposure over a 24 hour period.

The STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) is 2ppm for 15 minutes with a
maximum of 4 exposures in a 24 hour period.

The Safe Work Australia standards
(http://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/sites/SWA/AboutSafeWorkAustralia/Wh
atWeDo/Publications/Documents/237/AdoptedNationalExposureStandardsAtmosp
hericContaminants_NOHSC1003-1995_PDF.pdf)

Have set the TWA limit at 1ppm with no STEL established

As Hydrogen Peroxide is odourless and colourless it is extremely
difficult to detect at lower concentration levels ( < 5ppm) which would
be well above the SWL or even the European STEL. This is especially
important in rooms with porous surfaces which will outgas for some time
and particularly so as patients are in these rooms for 24 hours a day.

Regards

Kevin

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Hi Nicky,

We use a combination of disinfectants for isolation patients depending
on why the patient is in isolation, what sort of clean (daily or
terminal) and what sort of room it is they are in.

Where possible we use a hydrogen peroxide disinfectant for terminal
cleans of infectious patient rooms, if not (e.g. an open room) it is
either bleach or triclosan. I have had reports from our Cleaning
Manager the staff are really on board with hydrogen peroxide
disinfection as their chemical exposure has been reduced.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Behalf Of Nicola Swindells

Hi All,

We currently follow the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and
Control of Infection in Healthcare Guidelines regarding cleaning
schedules, using a detergent for most surfaces and a TGA – registered
disinfectant with label claims specifying its effectiveness against
specific infectious organisms for isolation rooms.

My question is the hospital is wishing to switch to a bleach product for
the purposes of isolation rooms can anyone offer any evidence for or
against a bleach product to assist me in my discussions, one of my
concerns is the aspect of OH&S when using bleach regularly.

Thank you for your responses in advance.

Kind Regards

Nicky Swindells CNC

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Mater Hospitals Central Queensland

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Hi Nicky,

We use a combination of disinfectants for isolation patients depending
on why the patient is in isolation, what sort of clean (daily or
terminal) and what sort of room it is they are in.

Where possible we use a hydrogen peroxide disinfectant for terminal
cleans of infectious patient rooms, if not (e.g. an open room) it is
either bleach or triclosan. I have had reports from our Cleaning
Manager the staff are really on board with hydrogen peroxide
disinfection as their chemical exposure has been reduced.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

________________________________

Behalf Of Nicola Swindells

Hi All,

We currently follow the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and
Control of Infection in Healthcare Guidelines regarding cleaning
schedules, using a detergent for most surfaces and a TGA – registered
disinfectant with label claims specifying its effectiveness against
specific infectious organisms for isolation rooms.

My question is the hospital is wishing to switch to a bleach product for
the purposes of isolation rooms can anyone offer any evidence for or
against a bleach product to assist me in my discussions, one of my
concerns is the aspect of OH&S when using bleach regularly.

Thank you for your responses in advance.

Kind Regards

Nicky Swindells CNC

Infection Control Coordinator/Wound Management

Mater Hospitals Central Queensland

Rockhampton Yeppoon Gladstone

nswindells@mercycq.com

07 49313420

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[Fiona de Sousa]

Hi Bronwyn,

Our facility uses a system in theatres called the Neptune system for the
disposal of bulk body fluids. It is managed by Stryker. Theatre staff
tell me you must use the company’s specific canisters and that they are
not interchangeable.

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suction liners in the Operating Suite

Hello All

I am looking for a suction disposal system to enable the emptying of
filled suction liners in the operating suite. I had been given the name
of a system available in Western Australia but cannot find the
information.

Basically I am looking for a system that is fitted to the wall of our
decontamination room, the staff can take full suction canisters to the
system and suction out the contents (in less than 2 seconds). The fluid
then goes into the sewerage system.

Can anybody recommend a system that can be used with Hospira suction
canisters?

Regards

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Quality and Infection Control I Glengarry Private Hospital

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Hi Sony,

Refer to the Australian / New Zealand Standards for Laundry Practice
AS/NZS 4146:2000. Section 3 outlines the requirements for thermal and
chemical disinfection.

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Fiona De Sousa

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Sydney Adventist Hospital

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process for different fabric

HI All,

I am reviewing our hospital’s laundry practices, and I would like to
know the temperature for laundry – drying process for different fabric.

(1) for heat liable fabric that is treated by low temperature.

(2) for general fabric that would stand for higher temperature.

Yours sincerely,

Sony SO

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Kwong Wah Hospital

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Hi Sony,

We use an external linen contractor. They do not allow us to use water
soluble bags as these cause issues with their machines. Any
contaminated linen is put into a normal clear plastic bag and then into
the linen skip. The laundry manually remove the plastic bags prior to
reprocessing the linen.

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Fiona De Sousa

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Sydney Adventist Hospital

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HI All,

I am reviewing our hospital’s laundry practices, and I would like to
know whether water soluble bags are commonly used in Australia
hospitals. If use, how it minimize infection risk, If not, what is the
limitation?

Regards,

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Hi Nicky,

We have developed an e-learning theoretical package and a theory /
practical competency assessment for clinical staff who are required to
use ANNT. We have currently rolled this out to staff and they are
undertaking the package and assessment.

To be assessed as competent staff must complete the e-Learning package,
answer theory questions from their assessor and then demonstrate safe
practice. We will use completion data as part of the audit process and
it will also be included in the audit of standard precautions which we
will be developing.

I am happy to chat offline about this if you like.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

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185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Hi All,

I am currently completing a gap analysis on Standard three of the
national standards, I am looking at 3.10.1, 3.10.2 and 3.10.3 which is
regarding aseptic non touch technique, training, auditing and
compliance.

Initially I was taken a back, as I assumed this an element of nurse
training that occurred very early on in courses whether it hospital
training or university.

Although I have since been informed from graduates that pending which
university they attend is dependant onto what principals they are taught
as some graduate nurses have informed me they have only been taught
wound field concept and not aseptic principals.

I then proceeded to complete some observations in which I documented
varying practices including touching the bin because the pedal was
broken and continuing without hand hygiene, I will not comment on all
but as you can imagine I observed some very unorthodox practices which
has changed my initial assumption.

My question to the group is:

How is everyone planning to ensure a workforce is trained in aseptic
technique, regularly audited and compliance monitored as stated in
standard three?

Many thanks in advance for your thoughts comments and assistance on the
above.

Kind Regards

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Infection Control Coordinator/Wound Management

Mater Hospitals Central Queensland

Rockhampton Yeppoon Gladstone

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Hi All,

Our facility uses this product and a combination of sizes, I am happy to
discuss this off line if you have further questions.

Kind regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

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Carolyn

We had the same issue and have moved to the smaller canisters that fit
into the brackets supplied by the company. These actually were more
cost effective and were consider less wet than the tubs. We have had no
further complaints.

Leanne

Leanne Houston

Eastern Health Infection Control Coordinator

Behalf Of Carolyn Ord

Does anyone use disposable detergent wipes for cleaning non-critical
items between patients?

We have started using ‘Tuffies’ brand wipes for cleaning non-critical
items between patients.

The ward staff like them – but Theatre staff find the larger wipes from
the tubs too wet, they take ages to dry & leave a residue.

The smaller wipes in the flexicans – are too small & dry out in the can.

I wondered what other hospitals use for cleaning stainless steel
trolleys & instrument trays between cases.

Regards,

Carolyn Ord

Clinical Nurse Consultant

Infection Control

Bowral Hospital

NSW 2576

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Hi All,

I have been able to access each of these links today with no difficulty.
We have now placed it on our hospital intranet and plan to use it in
future training events.

Congratulations to the team for producing such a great resource, and
thankyou to Glen for sharing his story.

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Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

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185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Associated Infections Can Impact on a Person’s Life and Family. Produced
by The Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association (VICPA)

Hi Teresa, same here. None of the pages even have clickable links! Apart
from the AICA and that won’t open. Annoying!! Let me know if you figure
it out!

Cheers,

Helen.

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Dear All

This sounds fantastic, can’t wait to see it.

Have tried to access the video on all the below links and I cannot
access it – perhaps the work computers will not allow me, I will try
this evening at home.

Thanks for the tip

Teresa

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>>> Glenys Harrington 26/11/2011 12:55 pm >>>

Dear All,

To support infection control professionals in their infection prevention
and control initiatives the Victorian Infection Control Professionals
Association (VICPA) has developed a storytelling video with the
assistance and support of a family who share their experience and the
impact that acquiring a hospital associated infection has had on their
lives.

The video was launched at The 5th International Congress of the Asia
Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC), 8-11 November 2011,
Melbourne, Australia

and we include a link to the abstract:
http://www.apsic2011.com/abstract/223.asp

The VICPA Video Project Team would like to share the video with the
infection control community. The team request that if you display the
video on your hospital web page (intranet or internet) or in your
infection control educational material that the title of the video and
VICPA acknowledgement as outlined below be included:

Glen’s Story

How Hospital Associated Infections Can Impact on a Person’s Life and
Family.

Produced by The Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association
(VICPA)

The video can be accessed at the following web pages and links.

Australian Infection Control Association(AICA) – home page
http://www.aica.org.au/

Hand Hygiene Australia(HHA) – video files
http://www.hha.org.au/ForHealthcareWorkers/education.aspx#VideoFiles

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)
– Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI)
http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Conten
t/PriorityProgram-03

Regards

Glenys Harrington

VICPA Video Project Team Coordinator

Glenys Harrington

Consultant

Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)

PO Box 5202

Middle Park

Victoria, 3206

Australia

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Hi Nicky,

At our facility the time taken to perform discharge cleaning is as
follows:

Standard room 35 – 45 minutes

Infectious room clean – triclosan- 1 hour (if it is a carpeted room it
takes extra)

Infectious room clean – nocospray- 1 1/2 hours (if it is a carpeted room
it takes extra)

Infectious room clean – bleach- 2 hours (if it is a carpeted room it
takes extra)

I am happy to discuss our cleaning schedules off line if you would like.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Behalf Of Nicola Swindells
discharge both normal and isolation.

Hi All,

Currently we are reviewing our cleaning schedules in line with the
National infection control guidelines. We have observed hospitality
staff completing the cleaning of rooms on discharge as below.

My question is, has anyone else done this and if so does it look
similar? My concern is that rooms are not always getting cleaned
properly on discharge particularly when there is a push on beds.
Particularly in isolation rooms when curtains and carpets are required
to be changed/cleaned I am concerned other things get missed in an
attempt to speed up the process. Until we observed the cleaning of rooms
we assumed it only took 30 minutes.

Does anyone have any checklists for normal and isolation rooms that they
can share?

Room isolation clean:

Normal Clean of a carpeted room

20 minutes per person – 3 people.

Noticed walls were done in room (probably only need to be run over with
the duster??)

60 minutes

Room normal clean with vinyl:

Normal Clean vinyl room

No furniture in room

2 staff – 12 minutes each

24 minutes

Room isolation with carpets and curtain change:

Isolation Bay Bed including carpet and curtains

No furniture needed doing as it was moved with patient

Toilet and shower rooms both done

2 staff – 50 minutes – curtains (down and replaced), toilet and room

1 staff – 17 minutes carpets

117 minutes (almost 2 hours)

Kind Regards

Nicky Swindells CNC

Infection Control Coordinator/Wound Management

Mater Hospitals Central Queensland

Rockhampton Yeppoon Gladstone

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[Fiona de Sousa]

Hi Lyndall,

Our facility does not routinely allow for the return of these items to patients. However there is provision for their return in specific circumstances (e.g. cultural, religious, legal reasons) this request needs to be made in advance so that it can be fully considered and appropriately prepared for.

I am only aware of this happening on a couple of occasions in 5 years and the request has never been from a surgeon.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Hi Lyndall

I have been invovlved in a group developing a WA Health state policy in relation to this issue. Currently it is still draft and out for consultation.

Hopefully it should be available on website by end of month. It states:

While the Department of Health does not support the release of human tissue or explanted medical devices, because of the potential public health risks associated with the uncontrolled storage and disposal, consideration will be given to requests for the return of human tissue or explanted medical devices for reasons of cultural, religious, or personal conviction.

There is a section specifically on explanted devices.

If you would like further information you can email me directly

Kind Regards

Rebecca

Rebecca McCann Program Manager

Healthcare Associated Infection Unit (HAIU)
Communicable Disease Control Directorate Department of Health
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Hello all

Despite a clear hospital policy in regard to the Handling and Disposal of Explanted Items and Human Tissue some of the orthopaedic surgeons continue to request that metal plates, screws and prosthesis be reprocessed in CSSD.

One of the surgeons has recently written to the hospital stating that the reason for these ongoing reprocessing requests is that:

It is relevant to examine explanted prostheses to gain further understanding of wear patterns, bone ingrowth or the lack of ingrowth, and metal or polyethylene failure. These items do not pose a threat. They are routinely examined in similar manner in Public Institutions, after sterilization.

I strongly support the hospitals policy that the explanted items should not be reprocessed but the surgeon is adamant that this practice routinely occurs in many public hospitals.

I would really appreciate feedback from other hospitals in regard to this issue.

Lyndall Finn RN/RM Grad Dip Infectious Disease / Population Health
Infection Control Consultant
The Burnside War Memorial Hospital Inc.
120 Kensington Road

Toorak Gardens

South Australia 5065

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[Fiona de Sousa]

Hi Nicky,

At our facility there was quite a lot of concern about patient privacy
in relation to signage. We have compromised. The poster states
‘patient protection’ and is colour coded to the type of precautions
required. All staff have an information tag to wear with their ID which
tells them what each coloured poster means. There is also a ‘quick
reference guide’ in every nurses station.

Of course it is quite obvious that the patient has something ‘different’
going on due to the PPE and additional rubbish bins required for each
room.

I am happy to share our posters with you if you would like.

Kind Regards,

Fiona De Sousa

Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator

Sydney Adventist Hospital

Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au

185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076

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Behalf Of Nicola Swindells
signage

Hi All,

I work in a private hospital who currently uses a colored magnet outside
the patients room to denote if any precautions are required, for example
yellow is for contact etc. This had been fraught with problems due to
people often unaware of there meanings, forgetting or missing the
magnets.

I have seen some posters to place on doors released by the commission
outlining appropriate PPE and what type of precautions are in place.

I wondered from a privacy issue what other private hospitals were doing
with regards to patients in isolation and whether they were using
posters on doors. I have had comments that if a poster is on the door
then it is obvious to others walking past that the patient has an
infection.

I would welcome your thoughts and opinions on this subject.

Kind Regards

Nicky Swindells CNC

Infection Control Coordinator/Wound Management

Mater Hospitals Central Queensland

Rockhampton Yeppoon Gladstone

nswindells@mercycq.com

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