[Kugathas, Kavitha (Health)]

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Hi Barbara,

Please see my comments in blue.

* When reprocessing power & air tools does your CSSD test them prior to packing and sterilising?

Yes, we check power & air tools prior to packing and sterilising

* Does your CSSD use internal chemical indicators (type 4 CI) with every reprocessed instrument tray?

Yes, we use class 5 internal chemical indicators with every reprocessed instrument tray (due to HICMR recommendation)

* Does your CSSD haemo-check all identified difficult to clean RMDs each time they are reprocessed?

No, only random weekly check

Regards, Kavitha
Kavitha Kugathas | Director
Food and Sterilising Services |Sterilising Services
Canberra Health Services | ACT Government

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Hello Brains Trust,
I am on our Local Health District AS/NZS4187:2014 working group to update our procedures in relation to reprocessing reusable medical devices (RMDs).

The following topics have been raised and am seeking your expert advice and also interested in what your thoughts/comments/happens at your facility please:

* When reprocessing power & air tools does your CSSD test them prior to packing and sterilising?
* Does your CSSD use internal chemical indicators (type 4 CI) with every reprocessed instrument tray?
* Does your CSSD haemo-check all identified difficult to clean RMDs each time they are reprocessed?

Many thanks in advance,

Kind regards,
Barb

Barbara May
CNC Infection Prevention and Control |Port Macquarie Base Hospital |Mid North Coast Local Health District
PO Box 2466, PORT MACQUARIE NSW 2444 | Tel 02 5524 2061| Fax 02 55242568| Mob 0402890677

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