[Jane Barnett]

Hi

Have a look also at the UK competency framework which is published in J
of Infection Prevention, vol 12, 2, 67-90 (Burnett E)

There is also a similar document based on NZ Nursing Council framework
available if this is useful.

Jane Barnett

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Infection Prevention & Control

Christchurch Women’s Hospital

Private Bag 4711, Christchurch

Infection Prevention and Control is Everyone’s Business

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Behalf Of Hobbs, Louise
analysis tool for IP&C

Hi Karen

You many find this article of interest;

Infection prevention and control competencies for hospital-based health
care personnel. AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 36, Issue 10
,
Pages 691-701, December 2008

Regards

Louise Hobbs
Manager
Infection Prevention and Surveillance Service
Melbourne Health
Telephone 934 28325
Fax. 934 28484

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Behalf Of Turnbull, Karen P
tool for IP&C

Dear All,

I am starting the development of a survey tool for a ‘primary health
care worker training needs assessment’ – covering district hospital,
long term care & community settings + both nurses & carers. I know that
sounds rather broad but it may yet be segmented into different settings
and HCW groups as it evolves…

It seems that most IC assessment or audit tools I can find focus on
system characteristics such as reporting and governance, rather than
what I’m attempting as a ground level educator, looking at the current
knowledge base & competencies of the workforce and figuring out what
needs addressing the most urgently, for which groups and where they are
– all on a local level.

I have taken my inspiration from Bush Knapp, et al.’s description of
their approach using both directed and scenario based questions to
elicit underpinning knowledge. I’m not aware of any further work
following this pilot study, and have submitted an info request to the
contact email provided.

All ideas gratefully received,

Ref – Bush Knapp, M, McIntyre, R, Sinkowitz-Cochran, R, Pearson, M 2008,
‘Assessment of healthcare personnel needs for training in infection
control: One size does not fit all’, American Journal of Infection
Control, 36(10):757-760

Many Thanks,

Karen Turnbull

Clinical Nurse Educator

Infection Prevention & Control

Level 2, Launceston General Hospital

Charles Street 7250

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[Jane Barnett]

This could be why an Australian visitor auditor over here in NZ
questioned our use of waterless scrubs in theatre environment!! I was
surprised and provided the literature behind it which is strong – but
clearly it isn’t standard practice there. My understanding is that the
scrubs had the necessary product approval (although this was limited to
only a couple of companies)and it was sufficient for use in NZ at the
time; it is now several years since these were introduced and are used
in both public and private sector environments….

Jane Barnett
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Infection Prevention and Control
Christchurch Women’s Hospital

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Behalf Of Wishart, Michael

Hi Cath

Waterless scrubbing has evidence of very good efficacy in published
papers from Europe, and is widely used in Europe and I believe in the US
as well now.

The problem we have in Australia is that the practice has not yet been
endorsed by the RACS or ACORN, and I am not sure if any waterless hand
hygiene products have yet been endorsed by TGA for this use (I had heard
some products had applied for this use to TGA, but am not sure where
these applications currently stand).

Until we gain endorsement of this practice change from the professional
colleges here in Australia, facilities and healthcare agencies would be
unlikely to permit such a practice for legal liability reasons.

Hopefully someone from ACORN can provide more detail on their position
on this practice.

Cheers
Michael

Michael Wishart

Infection Control Coordinator
Quality & Safety Unit | Greenslopes Private Hospital
Newdegate St, Greenslopes QLD 4120
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I have been asked about the suitability of using “waterless surgical
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if this is common? Acceptable? Widespread and based on credible evidence
or policy?

Any commentary welcomed. Thanks.

Cath

Assoc. Prof Cathryn Murphy RN PhD CIC
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Robina Hospital
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