[Fleurette Hastings]

Hi all,
Consider installing a fully reticulated system with 2 ROs can prevent the risk of failure occurring. It also means that the system can still function when undergoing repairs or maintenance. It can be more costly but worth considering for risk management.
Regards,
Fleur

Fleur Hastings
Infection Control Coordinator
East Wimmera Health Service
Victoria

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> On 12 Dec 2020, at 12:47 am, Stephen Adnams wrote:
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> Good evening Kate,
>
> My advice would be for the department to carry out their own risk assessment.
>
> The first thing to think about is why do you currently use RO water. If filtration was your solution, why install an additional system.
>
> If you feel you can carry on reprocessing with minimal risk to your patients and you have a documented risk assessment, then you can choose the best options for your department.
>
> If you installed an RO system because your incoming water is not compliant, then you need to look in to the risk. I would assume your incoming water in non-compliant, so the risk would be too great and you should shut down your equipment until your issue is resolved.
>
> That risk assessment can only be carried out by your site. There are many factors that come in to play.
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> I am more than happy to assist further if needed.
>
> Regards,
>
> Stephen Adnams
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>>> On 11 Dec 2020, at 21:25, RYAN, Kate wrote:
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>>
>> Hi All,
>> I am looking at business continuity plans for our sterilising department and would like to know what you would do and why to guide the update of our plans:
>>
>> If your RO plant went down and was unavailable, would you:
>> A- switch to mains water if your equipment allowed for this?
>> B- shut down your equipment/servicces that requires RO until the problem was resolved?
>>
>> If you chose A – is this because:
>> 1- you have additional filtration of your mains water that brings it closer in alignment to the water requirements of AS4187
>> 2- there is more pressure to maintain surgery levels/CSSD operations than allowing you to shut down?
>> 3- Other?
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> Kind regards
>>
>> Kate Ryan
>>
>> RMD Program Officer
>>
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