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Hi Jan,
The information provided to you by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare is correct.
The AS/NZ standards you are referring to in your email are not applicable to the aged care sector.
See highlights below:
*The Australian Standard AS/NZS 4187 is the national standard most commonly used by hospitals and day procedure services to meet the requirements in Action 3.17. Standards Australia released AS/NZS 4187:2014: Reprocessing of reusable medical devices in health service organisations in 2014 and it became operational in December 2016.
*Standards Australias AS/NZS 4815:2006 – Office-based health care facilities Reprocessing of reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment, and maintenance of the associated environment is commonly used in office-based practice. This standard is still operational and is not covered by this Advisory.
Please ensure the aged care facility you refer to in your email is aware of the above information, as replacing/upgrading equipment unnecessarily will be a costly exercise.
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
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P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
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Dear team,
I trust this email finds you well.
Our point of contact in ACIPC, Caroline, suggested I send my questions to you for discussions in the Infexion Connexion Forum.
Please see my original question and explanation how I arrive at the question on the bottom of this thread. To ease communication, I am also copying it below. Thanks for helping us in this instance.
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We were approached by one of our customers, an aged care facility, regarding this.
As far as we understand, AS 5369 will replace AS4187 on 1 January 2023. Our customer is concerned that he will be unable to replace all non-compliant devices, mainly bed-pan washers/disinfectors before the deadline.
There is a document by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, which can be retrieved here:
However, after calling the Commission, they said this would not apply to the aged care sector.
I cannot reach the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission to receive clarification.
I hope that you would be able to clarify this for us. If the document from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare applies to aged care facilities, this would give our customer the chance to present a plan to replace the non-compliant units in due course rather than rushing to get everything done within the next two and a half months.
Also, who would audit the compliance or the plan to be compliant? Would this be done by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission for aged care facilities?
Thank you for helping us out and understand this issue better so we can give better service to our customers.
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Best regards,
Jan Lohstraeter-Zhang
National Key Account Manager
MEIKO AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD
72-74 Gibbes Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2069
Phone 1300 562 500
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Good morning Jan,
Thank you for sending through your inquiry. I referred this to our Practice Guidance Committee, who suggested you post this in the Infexion Connexion Forum. There are many members including AS 4187 experts who will be able to provide suitable replies.
To add your question to the forum, email the details to aciplist@acipc.org.au
If you require any further information, then please do not hesitate to contact the office.
Kind regards,
Caroline Woolley
Office Manager
Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd
+61 3 6281 9239
Level 6, 152 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing you as a member of the ACIPC and have an urgent request in regards to the above topic. I just talked to Caroline Woolley and she suggested to send an email inquiry to this inbox.
We were approached by one of our customers, an aged care facility, regarding this.
As far as we understand, AS 5369 will replace AS4187 on 1 January 2023. Our customer is concerned that he will be unable to replace all non-compliant devices, mainly bed-pan washers/disinfectors before the deadline.
There is a document by the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, which can be retrieved here:
However, after calling the Commission, they said this would not apply to the aged care sector.
I cannot reach the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission to receive clarification.
I hope that you would be able to clarify this for us. If the document from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare applies to aged care facilities, this would give our customer the chance to present a plan to replace the non-compliant units in due course rather than rushing to get everything done within the next two and a half months.
Also, who would audit the compliance or the plan to be compliant? Would this be done by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission for aged care facilities?
Thank you for helping us out and understand this issue better so we can give better service to our customers.
Have a good weekend. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Jan Lohstraeter-Zhang
National Key Account ManagerMEIKO AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD
72-74 Gibbes Street, Chatswood, NSW, 2067
Phone 1300 562 500
Mobile 0408 011 542
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Hi Lee,
I work in this space and provide onsite workshop training.
Feel free to contact me offline – contact details below.
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Glenys
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Good afternoon I am hoping someone may be able to give some information on any IP&C building & renovation work shops or online courses available in Australia I have already done the ACIPC foundation course but was hoping for something more streamlined to building & renovation. I thank you all in advance.
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Dear All,
Further to this topic and comments relating to auditing of hand hygiene practices in RACFs (non-acute care setting) should be aware of the following:
*Direct observations and the collection of low numbers of hand hygiene observations are problematic because of the following:
*The Hawthorn effect, where those being observed are aware, they are being observed for hand hygiene practices and change their practice
*5 Moments of Hand Hygiene – All 5 moments of hand hygiene generally cannot be observed as resident room doors are closed during clinical care (privacy), hence the majority of observations being observed will be prior to entering the room and after exiting the room, not during direct care
*Selection bias – which occurs when the sample size is too small and hence does not represent the population being observed.
Currently Hand Hygiene Australia (HHA) do not recommend routine Hand Hygiene Compliance (HHC) auditing with the 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene audit tool as an outcome measure in the non-acute, primary care or mental health setting. https://www.hha.org.au/audits/audit-recommendations
Such auditing may not reflect hand hygiene practices across the facilities and is a poor use of limited infection control resources.
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Glenys
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Thank you everyone for taking time to response with best practice. I really appreciate each one of you for your response and sharing your best practice and they are valuable. Thank you in particular to Robyn for your reassurance and sharing the observation tool which I was not aware of and this will be a great tool for me to apply during my next HH observational audit. I could see that you have a work number, if you okay with it, can I touch base to ensure I am on a right track?
Wow! I really love this platform. How did I get so lucky 🙂
Have a good afternoon everyone
Kind regards
Tenzin Chokey
IPC Lead
Life Care SA
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On Monday, September 19, 2022, 11:57 am, Robyn Russell <00000057244f6faa-dmarc-request@AICALIST.ORG.AU > wrote:
Hi Tenzin
I agree 100% re 4 moments in aged care a RACF resident does not neatly sit within a boundary such as a room or patient area as they would in a hospital setting
There are many shared spaces, such as dining rooms, activity areas, cafes etc
At my organisation we combine moments 4 and 5 as you describe
Based on the Canadian Ontario Health Just clean your hands (long term care) program https://www.publichealthontario.ca/en/health-topics/infection-prevention-control/hand-hygiene/jcyh-ltch or https://www.youtube.com/watch?vWQKu7V2sy64 , they have some amazing resources for an aged care setting
SA Health adapted the tool we developed at my organisation based on the Ontario model for use by providers who do not contribute to the NHHI
This tool more accurately reflects an aged care setting
Instead of identifying Moments 1, 2, 3 etc we assess against opportunities observed and whether HH was undertaken
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/321b0200408cc7bf9f52bf222b2948cf/Hand+Hygiene+Observation+Tool_v3.6+%28Jun2020%29_amended.pdf?MODAJPERES &CACHEIDROOTWORKSPACE-321b0200408cc7bf9f52bf222b2948cf-o5jb2f6
Initially we developed posters and education focussing on the 4 moments, but over time most signage reflects the standard 5 moments for HH.
I dont really get hung up on 4 / 5 moments, I talk to the opportunities which is observing HH being undertaken prior to and after any care / person / environment contact
IA bit hard to explain in an email sorry
At the end of the day our focus is on improving hand hygiene practice ensuring improved resident outcomes
Tenzin, I am happy to chat if you want more information
Regards
Robyn
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http://www.helpinghand.org.auHi All
I am fairly new to the role as a centralised IPC lead. Prior to taking on the role, in the recent time my organisation had adopted 4 moments of hand hygiene instead of 5 moments and the rationale behind this is 5 moments apparently doesnt support aged care setting. If we are to apply a 5 moments, we must either have a ABHR at each residents bedside or alternatively all staff would need to carry hand gel with them. The posters were changed from 5 moments to WHO 4 moments.
This was not something that I have implemented, but was there in place. When I started our HH audit, my audit template was based on 4 moments. However, recent SA health online infection course that all aged care workers required to complete still has 5 moments. I find this quite misleading for the staff given there are now 2 different instructions to follow. I was wondering if other organisation follow 4 or 5 moments. If 5, how do you make sure this is followed correctly by staff.
I would really appreciate some response.
Tenzin Chokey
Infection Prevention and Control Lead
Life Care SA
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Hi Christine,
Hopefully your organisation has undertaken a risk assessment of your
ventilation system and optimised as necessary (including older buildings).Air purifiers can be used as an adjunct to your HVAC systems along with
other strategies you will have in place.Find below and attached efficacy publications, Dept of Health guidelines and
Melbourne University GUIDES re purchasing and which air cleaners work bestAustralian and UK Research
*”Use of portable air cleaners to reduce aerosol transmission on a
hospital coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ward”, Infection Control &
Hospital Epidemiology (2021), 1-6https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/scholarlywork/1550924-use-of-portable-ai
r-cleaners-to-reduce-aerosol-transmission-on-a-hospital-covid-19-ward*Conway Morris, A, et al.
The removal of
airborne SARS-CoV-2 and other microbial bioaerosols by air filtration on
COVID-19 surge units. Clin Inf Dis; 30 Oct 2021; DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab933Melbourne University
WHICH AIR CLEANERS WORK BEST TO REMOVE AEROSOLS THAT CONTAIN VIRUSES?
*
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/which-air-cleaners-work-best-to-remo
ve-aerosols-that-contain-viruses*GUIDE TO AIR CLEANER PURCHASING
https://sgeas.unimelb.edu.au/engage/guide-to-air-cleaner-purchasing
Victorian guidance
Vic Dept of Health “Ventilation strategies to reduce COVID-19 transmission
in residential aged care facilities v1.1, Jan 2022” guidance – attachedElectronic versions can be found at the following link: Infection
prevention control resourceshttps://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/infection-prevention-control-resources-covid-19
regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
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Christine Morrison
Hi again,
Another question from me, prompted by the recent changes to guidelines.
Does anyone have air purifiers in their Aged Care Facilities and how do you
use them and find their efficacy?Thanks in advance
Kind regards,
Chris
Christine Morrison
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Practice Facilitation Team
Level 3, Webber House,
439 Ann St, Brisbane Q 4000
PO Box 10556, Brisbane Adelaide St Q 4000
M: 0499526913
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Hi Samantha,
You need to check if the mask is TGA registered and on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) as generally masks with ear loops (with and without extender clips) are not suitable nor recommended as N95 mask in healthcare settings because of the problems with fit checks and fit testing.
Simply put the name of the mask, manufacturer or ask the company for the TGA ARTG number and search the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) at the link below.
https://www.tga.gov.au/australian-register-therapeutic-goods
Also ask the manufacturer/supplier to provide a TGA, ARTG form.
NOTE:
Checking that the mask you are using is not registered with the TGA as a Medical device including Class 1 for Public respirator, single use. These mask are for use by a member of the general public see below
*A 57793 Public Respirator, single use mask is:
*A form-shaped filtering mask designed to be placed over the nose and mouth of a member of the general public to permit normal breathing while protecting the wearer from large particles (e.g., blood, body fluids, and airborne particulate materials) and small particles (e.g., bacteria and viruses) when considered necessary (e.g., viral epidemic). It is typically made of multiple layers of non-woven polymers to produce a soft, flexible mask that will create an airtight seal against the user’s face and typically secured using elastic head straps or ties; it may incorporate a forming nosepiece (metal wire) and/or an exhalation valve. This is a single-use device.
Summary
Because of the problems with N95 mask fit check/fit testing when using masks with ear loops (with and without extender clips) you may find it easier to simply source a TGA registered mask (suitable for use in healthcare settings) that has headbands.
I understand these types of masks are now readily available.
Regards
Glenys
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Melbourne
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Hi all,
My apologies if this question has already come up, I didn’t see it in the archives.
I work for a service which includes aged care homes.
They have received P2 masks (regular) that aren’t great achieving a good fit for most of the staff (the masks do meet standards. The masks are ear loops).
The manufacturer advised, and supplied, plastic mask extenders. When used, these extenders do increase fit and seal on the face.
Currently they service doesn’t fit test, but has a PPE and fit check program.
May I ask the current advice on the use of mask extenders with P2s?
Kind regards,
Samantha Lavender
Infection Prevention and Control Advisor
Wesley Mission QLD
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Hi Chris,
Below are the Dept of Health Victoria framework and regulatory (legislative)
requirements.Victoria’s regulatory framework for Legionella
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/water/victorias-regulatory-framework-for-legio
nellaIn Victoria Legionella risk management is regulated under the Public Health
and Wellbeing Act 2008 (the Act)
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/water/public-health-and-wellbeing-act-2008
Search for the act here:
https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/Generally, oversight, which may include oversight of private contractors, is
undertaken by the engineering department in healthcare facilities.Feel free to call me direct if you need further information.
Regards
Glenys
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Melbourne
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E: infexion@ozemail.com.au—–Original Message—–
PollardHi Glenys – sorry, buildings, not clinical.
Kind regards
Chris Pollard
Sales Engineer – ANZ
Kenelec Scientific Pty Ltd, 23 Redland Drive, Mitcham VIC 3132 d 0437 007
810 | m 0437 007 810 | e chris.pollard@kenelec.com.au Visit our website |
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HarringtonHi Chris,
Do you mean testing for legionella in patients or testing water sources
(i.e., cooling towers/potable water systems)?Regards
Glenys
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E: infexion@ozemail.com.au—–Original Message—–
PollardHi All,
Was wondering if anyone had any information / processes / methods for
diagnosing Legionnaires diseases in a hospital environment?Chris Pollard
Sales Engineer – ANZ
Kenelec Scientific Pty Ltd, 23 Redland Drive, Mitcham VIC 3132 d 0437 007
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Hi Chris,
Do you mean testing for legionella in patients or testing water sources
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Hi All,
This paper from a group at Monash University Melbourne does provide data re:
the protection from surgical masks verses fit and non-fit tested N95 masks
along with the addition of heap filters (air purifiers), however the study
is in healthy healthcare workers not patients.*”Fit-Tested N95 Masks Combined with Portable High-Efficiency
Particulate Air Filtration Can Protect Against High Aerosolized Viral Loads
Over Prolonged Periods at Close Range”https://academic.oup.com/jid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/infdis/jiac195/6582
941?login=falseMay be of interest/use.
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Reposting this… Keen to hear if anyone has an opinion or experience of
implementing PFR use for source control. I don’t think there’s a right
answer.Thanks
Ed
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Are you recommending PFRs for source control in your facilities?
We are considering use for
1.COVID positive patients coming into outpatient areas for
infusions/assessment
2.All visitors to very high risk areas, eg bone marrow transplant
unit, as we reduce stringency of RAT screening and have increasing levels of
non-COVID respiratory illness in communityThe available literature seems to provide evidence of only marginal
theoretical benefit which needs to be balanced against the cost and
confusion of applying this targeted strategy.Summarised in this systematic review 2022
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00420-021-01775-y
which in discussion says: “The
results of the present review indicate that the use of a surgical mask by
the source of the aerosol reaches a higher level of protection than the use
of the N95 respirator by the receiver (Diaz and Smaldone 2010; Mansour and
Smaldone 2013; Patel et al 2016). These data suggest that traditional
surgical masks are useful in preventing the transmission of respiratory
diseases when applied at the source of the infected aerosol, significantly
reducing the exposure of pathogens, functioning as an inhalation barrier;
however, in regard to respiratory protection equipment, there are still
doubts about which is the best type to be used for this purpose (Patel et
al. 2016 ). In an environment of 27 m3 occupied by five people, although the
N95 respirator promotes greater filtration, surgical masks seemed to be more
effective in reducing the release of bioaerosol, a difference mainly due to
the adjustment and sealing of the mask to the face of the source (Xu et al.
2017).”This is primarily based on the Patel/Smaldone 2016 paper
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15459624.2015.1043050
which reports findings from an
in vitro model that perhaps underrepresents the efficiency and seal achieved
in the majority of people with the current generation of soft shell PFRs.Keen to hear your approach/experience.
Kind regards,
Ed
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Hi Jude,
I posted additional information back in Oct 2021 – see attached posting.
Since my posting these additional publications may be of interest/use:
*Conway Morris, A, et al.
The removal of
airborne SARS-CoV-2 and other microbial bioaerosols by air filtration on
COVID-19 surge units. Clin Inf Dis; 30 Oct 2021; DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciab933https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8689842/
*Morawska L, Allen J, Bahnfleth W, et al. A paradigm shift to
combat indoor respiratory infection. Science 2021; 372:689-91.https://eprints.qut.edu.au/210390/1/83856124.pdf
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Hi Folks
A fair few months ago someone posted scholarly articles on the efficiency of
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Hi Liz,
I posted this information in relation to air purifiers on 1/10/2021
May be of interest use
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Hello Liz
Modelling done by the Royal Melbourne Hospital indicates that a good portable HEPA filter unit would remove most of the aerosols within about 15mins if the clean air delivery is selected for 15ACH. The tests they conducted measured 2.5micron aerosol particles but HEPA filters will filter down to 0.3microns.
Given that they are recirculating the room air no room pressurisation is achieved.
Room pressures equalise when the door is opened.
Hope this helps.
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Please, please, get vaccinated!
On Wed, 17 Nov 2021 at 10:48, Liz Vanderlinde <liz.vanderlinde@healthecare.com.au > wrote:
Hello Colleagues.
In the absence of negative pressure rooms with view to admitting labouring women am looking for advice re use in room air purifiers? As rooms are closed.
My thinking is adds to positive pressure when door opens? Any advice fortified by rationale evidence?
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Hi Glenda,
This is the guidance you may be looking for:
*Contact assessment and management guidance: Primary care, community-based healthcare and emergency services.
*Version 2 23/10/2021
*https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/primary-care-guidance-response-covid-19-risksregards
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Here is new matrix
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I am seeking to understand the DHHS rules for staff furlough with Covid exposures for hospitals.
I can find the new furlough rules for community clinics on DHHS site but I was wondering what the rules are for hospitals and PPE status and furlough with cases.
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Hi Susan,
Hopefully by now your organisation has undertaken a risk assessment of your
ventilation system and optimised as necessary (including older buildings).
Air purifiers can be used as an adjunct to your HVAC systems along with
other strategies you will have in place.Find below and attached information that will get you started:
Australian Research
*”Use of portable air cleaners to reduce aerosol transmission on a
hospital coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) ward”, Infection Control &
Hospital Epidemiology (2021), 1-6Melbourne University
WHICH AIR CLEANERS WORK BEST TO REMOVE AEROSOLS THAT CONTAIN VIRUSES?
*
https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/which-air-cleaners-work-best-to-remo
ve-aerosols-that-contain-viruses*GUIDE TO AIR CLEANER PURCHASING
https://sgeas.unimelb.edu.au/engage/guide-to-air-cleaner-purchasing
Victorian guidance
*Ventilation strategies to reduce COVID-19 transmission in
residential aged care facilities Version 1.1 June 2021
*Ventilation strategies to reduce COVID_19 transmission in
residential aged care facilitiesElectronic versions can be found at the following link:
Infection prevention control resources
https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/infection-prevention-control-resources-covid-19
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Hi Susan,
I did a podcast with Prof Jason Monty on air purifiers that you may find
helpful. Jason covers many things in this podcast, including things to
consider.
https://infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/cleaning-up-the-air-with-jason
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Happy Friday!
Can I pls have your assistance on the query below from our Allied Health
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What are your thoughts about air purifiers?
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Can you tells us a bit more?
What area was the storage room/area in?
What was the sterile and non-sterile stock?
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
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Wishart
I’ve just had my mind blown by an auditor who tells me I cannot store any
‘sterile stock’ on a shelf with non-sterile stock. I reply by saying that no
sterile RMDs are stored on shelves with non-sterile stock, and they say, no
ANYTHING that comes sterile should not be on the same shelf with something
non-sterile.Have I missed something? I have always understand that the very specific
storage requirements for RMDs did not apply to most commercially sterilised
single use items. Sure, there are commercially sterilised disposables that
have very specific storage requirements, but the majority of high volume
disposable sterile goods can be safely stored on a shelf with non-sterile
stock in an appropriately air-conditioned storage room. AS4187 does not
cover storage of non-RMDs, correct?Can someone either tell me I am wrong, and I missed this big time, or that I
did not miss anything, and the auditor is incorrect. Or some variation of
these.Help?
Thanks
Michael
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