[Joe-Anne Bendall]

Hi Donna
We have one
http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Policies_Procedures_Guidelines/Clinical/Infection_Control/Documents/SESLHDPR362_IceforHumanConsumption.pdf

Thank you

Joe-Anne Bendall
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Hello All,

Does anyone have any policy surrounding Ice Machine use in hospitals? Does anyone use scoop ice machines? If so, do you have a policy surrounding their use and cleaning? Any information would be useful.

Thanks,

Donna Goltz
Infection Control Coordinator
Mater Misericordiae Hospital Rockhampton
Ward Street, ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
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[Joe-Anne Bendall]

Thanks Kelly. I also agree they have a very good one! We are currently drafting one based on all the samples I was sent.
I am also happy to share when the final one is agreed upon

Thanks

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Subject: Re: IV Cannula Insertion, checking, removal and VIP Score Form

Hi Joanne,
The Alfred (Melbourne) have a good one
We are currently adapting ours from that. It is with out info management team and the moment but I will check and see if I am allowed to share it with you when it is finalised.
Kelly

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Joe-Anne Bendall
Sent: Monday, 21 September 2015 10:11 AM
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Thanks Marija some very good ideas with your form

Thanks

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Sent: Monday, 21 September 2015 9:03 AM
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Yes I do Joe-Ann. See attached.
The form is currently being modified slightly to work across our network and sites.

Kind Regards

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Good morning everyone

Does anyone have a form they use for insertion of IV cannula(s), shift checking sign off, recording of VIP score and removal dates? Are you will to share the form?

Thanks

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Thanks Marija some very good ideas with your form

Thanks

Joe-Anne Bendall
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Yes I do Joe-Ann. See attached.
The form is currently being modified slightly to work across our network and sites.

Kind Regards

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Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] IV Cannula Insertion, checking, removal and VIP Score Form

Good morning everyone

Does anyone have a form they use for insertion of IV cannula(s), shift checking sign off, recording of VIP score and removal dates? Are you will to share the form?

Thanks

Joe-Anne Bendall
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[Joe-Anne Bendall]

HI Cath
Happy to share our Guideline with you.

Thanks

Joe-Anne Bendall
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Hi All,
With the increasing amount of equipment, trolleys, technology etc being introduced to our patient care areas, cleaning of these items can be challenging & often causes great debate. Staff are expected to clean patient care equipment after use, but not all items are used on a daily basis but will require periodical cleaning e.g. minimum weekly & not all patient care equipment / technology items are used directly on a patient e.g. stock trolleys, computers on wheels etc
Is a nurses job, an environmental Services or other staff job?
We would greatly appreciate any information people would be willing to share generic list of items for a ward & the associated cleaning schedule & who performs task.
We would also appreciate any information about how you negotiated the allocation of cleaning tasks
Many Thanks

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This guideline is available from NSW Ministry of Health
http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/gl/2012/pdf/GL2012_007.pdf

Thanks

Joe-Anne Bendall
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I am interested in this area as well, would it be possible be involved in the information sharing as well
Thank you in advance
With kind regards,
Chrissy Hayes
Infection Control Coordinator
St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital

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On 17 Jul 2015, at 3:30 pm, Jayne OConnor <Jayne.OConnor@SAH.ORG.AU> wrote:
Hi Louis,

We have pet therapy program happy to share will forward our policy to you.

Jayne

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Dear All

Wondering if anyone might have a pet therapy/visitation policy that they would be willing to share. Our rehab campus are wanting to allow an external organisation to bring dogs into the hospital. Love to hear from people who are running such a program. Thanks

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[Joe-Anne Bendall]

Hi Lindy
I agree with you. We are developing an assessment program for all precautions (Standard/Contact/Droplet/Airborne), including ‘enhanced precautions’ for a pandemic and VHF. These will be targeted to specific areas. To put the precautions into context, each will have a scenario, including the isolation requirements. We think this will make the learning more interesting and relevant.

This is still in the draft stage and unable to be shared. But it would be good for people to share their ideas on this topic as I think it very important

Thanks

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Dear Colleagues

Just putting feelers out for how you all may be dealing with ongoing VHF PPE training fatigue by staff?

Given staff & managers I work with in my LHD believe that the risk of cases presenting to their EDs now seems to have settled / lessened here in Aus around the impending fear ( but training preparedness is important)we are finding it more difficult to get staff to be made available and on board with undertaking their PPE competency training/ update program (particularly our smaller facilities) given competing pressures and programs during winter …so just wondering if others who /if are having similar experiences what you may be doing to address this for suitability & into the future?

I am floating the idea with our management here re ED embedding an “Advanced / extended PPE” training and competency program as part of routine front line ED training. …Given that ifs it not Ebola it may and will likely be something that we need our frontline staff prepared for if & when it arrives (&not do a mad dash with training staff when it threatens …as we have seen with SARS,H1N1 & now ebola).

In speaking with some of our managers they accept & agree that we need to incorporate into our training pathway for skilling up our ED staff as part of core business somehow (but likely with additional resources) . Given here in NSW the CEC have given us a great training package for VHF I was thinking we would use this as our package for “advanced/extended PPE” mandatory skills training like we do for ALS etc in the ED

How and when we would be able to develop the pathway for our nurses, doctors and other staff in our frontline departments I am working with our managers re sustainability (when there is no extra staff or time allocated to add another education/competency training unit ) …………..just wondering if anyone already has an embedded program / model into their ED now that will remain part of their mandatory staff annual training requirements and is sustainable without additional resources required that they are happy to share and feel confident it is working at grass roots (like the programs we may already have in place for staff round BLS, ALS, donning/ removal PPE ,manual handling, WHS, advance practices skills , medications etc..)

Happy to be contacted off line if easier to discuss…but am keen for ideas as my management seem interested and I believe this move to extending/ advancing PPE training really needs to be embedded and part of everyday frontline skills to help keep our valuable staff as safe as we can and hopefully be more equipped in preventing cross infection risk in our very very busy emergency units now a days & into the future………just like standard precautions became in the early 80s with HIV and the use of closed blood collection systems & other sharps safety devices have become

Kind regards and appreciate any terrific ideas / models of what others are doing to sustain staff VHF PPE skills long term that works

Kind regards

Lindy

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[Joe-Anne Bendall]

Hi
I did find it in the old NSW Regulations
http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/num_reg/na1991rrtics1995221601.pdf

I did not remember it being in the NSW legislation from the 90s!

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Not in SA regulations current version on http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/Health%20Practitioner%20Regulation%20National%20Law%20(South%20Australia)%20Act%202010.aspx unless buried in subsequent gazette.

I thought the intent of these legislations was that they would all be the same across Australia??

Great amendment tho…

Would be even stronger if point one went both ways (staff to patient and vice-versa transmission)

Will be interested to see others point of view / other states responses.
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Cathi

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Does anyone know when this went into the legislation?
Is it in other states and territories legislation?
Part 2 – General standards applying to relevant health practitioners
2 General precautions and aseptic techniques
(1) Precautions must be taken to avoid direct exposure to a patient’s blood or body substance.
(2) The requirement in subclause (1) applies regardless of whether there is any perceived risk of infection.
(3) Aseptic techniques must be used in the course of complying with the requirements of this Schedule.

http://www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/hprswr2010580/sch1.html

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Hi Margaret
We have both day only and inpatient’s having eye surgery in our operating theatres. Our decision was to have patients also remove all their clothing – except underwear. Otherwise, it would be very confusing for patients and staff.

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Hi All,

I am interested in what your patients wear when they are going to theatre for cataract surgery. We have had some debate around the need to wear gowns.

Our patients currently are asked to remove their clothing (except for underpants) and wear a theatre gown. However, I am aware that some of the day theatres only ask patients to remove their upper clothing and wear a gown, but they can keep on their lower clothing (minus shoes).

What evidence have you used for your decision?

Many thanks for your consideration.

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Thank you everyone for all your ideas and assistance. ICPs are so generous, which I appreciate every day.
You have given me a lot of scope for our ED.

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Hi Joe

We have used a similar approach to Rachel with a preparedness trolley set up in ED, we’re also purchasing stock for a pack to be kept in a secure store area for after hours, just enough to last a few days.

I have provided ED with a list of stock required for the trolley haven’t done a list to place with the trolley although I think that is a good idea.

We’ve also developed ‘quarantine’ signage for the designated areas in ED, ICU and the designated ward. We’ve also updated our signage for donning & removing PPE.

I’m happy for you to contact me off line if you want to discuss this further.

Regards

Julie Hunt

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Infection Prevention & Control
Royal North Shore Hospital
Reserve Rd St Leonards 2065
Tel 02 99264339 or 99264490

Here is our trolley checklist too.

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Hi Joe,

Yes we have developed a preparedness trolley. I’m attaching a photo in PDF, I hope it comes through along with a copy of our trolley checklist. Feel free to contact me to discuss if this would help.

We have essentially placed a small ‘start-up’ stock of all items onto a trolley which includes a supply of all items we are recommending for patient management. This is being stored in a secure area with access easily obtained by relevant staff. We have also developed a “Quarantine Isolation sign” which is very consistent in look to the Commission doors signs, this provides advice to staff who will be entering the care zone in how to don and doff. These are laminated and will be placed inside and outside the room as well as in the ante-room.

Feel free to contact me off-line. Would love to know how you are approaching things too.

Kind regards
Rachel

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Good morning everyone

Has any hospital set up any emergency boxes of PPE in preparation for a suspected EVD patient?

Thanks

Joe-Anne Bendall
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[Joe-Anne Bendall]

Hi Mary
I am happy for you to phone me – next week (not Monday – major deadline due). We have an extensive program for aseptic technique, including auditing. We have our audit tool on a commercial android device and they provide some fancy reports each month. I have also developed a training program to teach staff to audit aseptic technique.

Our hospital has set up a SIM room and we can use this for assessment.

A number of hospitals within our Local Health District have some impressive work on aseptic technique

Thanks

Joe-Anne Bendall
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Hi Everyone

I was hoping that someone might be able to provide some advice or experience in regard to auditing aseptic technique. We currently have a process in place whereby we (IP&C) have been doing most of the auditing with a bit of help from learning and development. We have in excess of 600 beds in the hospital so as you can imagine this method of auditing is not sustainable.

I was wondering if anyone has tried using a simulated approach to auditing aseptic technique and if so is this acceptable for accreditation purposes?

All advice would be greatly appreciated!

Kind regards
Mary

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[Joe-Anne Bendall]

Craig,
We have a hand hygiene policy/procedure that is waiting for approval it has Bare Below the Elbow included and it mentions MUST a lot!

This article may be interesting about white coats

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

June 2014, Volume 35, Issue 6

740742

Healthcare Worker Perception of Bare Below the Elbows: Readiness for Change?

James Pellerin, MD; Gonzalo Bearman, MD, MPH; Jonathan Sorah, BS; Kakotan Sanogo, MS; Michael Stevens, MD, MPH; Michael B. Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Craig Boutlis
Sent: Wednesday, 9 July 2014 7:28 PM
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Subject: Bare below the elbows etc. and the RACP exams – do you have a policy?

Hi,

Hundreds of nervous medical registrars are about to fan out all over Australia for their Royal Australasian College of Physicians exams from July 25 to August 3, as they do every year. In hot pursuit will be about 150 “National Exam Panel” (NEP) members, of whom I am one. If you are wondering, it definitely is “all beer and skittles”.

Some of you can relax…I ditched my tie years ago, my jacket is left hanging on a chair, sleeves are rolled up, my pedometer has a watch, and there is no lanyard to be seen. For many others though, it is all about the grandest suit and tie they can conjure. Of interest, it’s amazing to see how easily those ties flop on to patients when candidates lean forward, but I digress.

I take it as a given that you all practice the 5 moments and cleaning of reusable equipment between patients. Do any of you in public (or some larger private) hospitals have a dress code (eg, BBE) that we NEPs and exam candidates must respect? Further, is it guidance (“should”) or actual policy (“must”)? Feel free to send on to me.

Best wishes,

Craig

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Hi
One of the key principles of aseptic technique is environmental control. Not sure how this achieved with the set up on the patient?
I agree with Michael that it is a patient safety issue and should be avoided

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of McDonald, Hayden
Sent: Wednesday, 9 July 2014 10:51 AM
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Hi Jane
Im sure that it is still practiced, but it is certainly not best practice nor does it fit with ANTT guidelines. One of the first steps is to clean the work surface and this couldnt be done if the clinician is using the patient as a trolley. Hope this helps.
Cheers
Hayden

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Jane Bryant
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Sure Fiona,

Using the patients chest/abdo (covered by a blanket) to place equipment on instead of using a trolley. I know this is not best practice and I am trying to get an indication on how common this practice is elsewhere.

Regards,

Jane Bryant, RN
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Fiona de Sousa
Sent: Wednesday, 9 July 2014 10:31 AM
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Subject: Re: patient vs trolley

Hi Jane,

I dont quite understand what you mean by using the patient as a workbench, can you please clarify?

Fiona De Sousa
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Jane Bryant
Sent: Wednesday, 9 July 2014 9:28 AM
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Subject: patient vs trolley

Hi,

Im interested to hear what practices are occurring in other organisations in regard to anaesthetists cannulating patients pre op. Ive heard arguments for and against using the patient as the workbench vs using a trolley. The appeal of using the patients is that there is no cross over. I believe this can be achieved positioning a trolley correctly, but would like to hear what other places are doing.

Regards,

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Michael
One of the big changes I have seen over my 30+ years is medical staff meeting patients for the first time. So many now introduce themselves to the patient and shake their hand. They see this as part of their communication and connection to the patient.
Will banning handshaking take us back to the days when Drs stood at the end of the bed and looked down at the pt?

And to be controversial, will it be another reason for us to ‘find fault’ with medical staff and their hand hygiene????

I would be sad to see it banned.

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A recent JAMA opinion piece has suggested banning hand shaking from within healthcare establishments, as a method to reduce transfer of infectious pathogens. Are we that bad at hand hygiene that this is required?

http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid1873637

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Dear Jayne
This was published in 2009. Wound Field Concept was developed for community wound dressings
We had to re-teach nursing students aseptic technique when they came into the hospitals.

We now ask students what they were taught at Uni and we find now that they are all taught aseptic technique.
Wound Field Concept has caused a lot of controversy

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Joe

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Dear Colleagues,

‘Wound field theory’ has raised its head again in our facility and we wish to seek advice, it is apparently being taught in universities across NSW???

I’d be interested in your thoughts on wound field theory/concept.

Does your facility teach it ?

How does this fit with aseptic technique and aseptic non touch technique?

Kind regards
Jayne

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Hi Louisa
This is good information for infection control

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Joe

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Dear all,

I was wondering if anyone has a guideline they use in their health service around construction and renovation and the necessity of having infection control consultation during the planning process etc that they would be willing to share

thanks in advance

Kind Regards
Louisa Sasko

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