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Dear Emma,
Here is the document.
Kind regards
Lori
On Thu, 19 Nov 2020 at 12:22, Emma Trippe
wrote:> Dear All,
>
> Has Code amber been lifted in NSW ?
>
> Are we no longer wearing masks?
>
> Had a look on NSW Health but cant find any info
>
> Appreciate your help,
>
> Thanks Emma
>
> *Emma Trippe*
> Infection Control Consultant
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> Calvary Riverina Hospital
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Hi Liz,
Thanks for that information I am watching this thread with interest. Is
someone in NSW able to point me in the direction of similar guidelines for
NSW?Kind regards
Lori
*Lori McLeod-Mills*
National Quality Governance Officer
Healthcare Imaging
Healius Limited
+61 (0) 414 542 483
Tuesday to Friday
Suite 8b 486 Lower Heidelberg Rd,
Heidelberg VIC 3084
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*On Thu, 30 Apr 2020 at 16:03, Orr, Liz wrote:
> Hi Sue,
>
>
>
> Our Victorian DHHS guidelines states to leave the room vacant for 30
> minutes post aerosol generating procedure. It does not specify if the room
> type or if negative pressure is used. This is from page 22 of the attached
> guidelines.
>
>
> Steps for disinfection and cleaning of a patient consultation room or
> inpatient room
>
> The patient consultation room should be cleaned at least once daily and
> following any AGPs or other potential contamination.
>
> There is no need to leave a room to enable the air to clear after a
> patient has left the room unless there was an AGP performed. Nose and
> throat swabs are not considered AGPs unless performed on a patient who has
> pneumonia. If an AGP was performed, leave the room to clear for 30
> minutes.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> *Liz Orr *| *Manager Infection Prevention and Surveillance Service*
> Melbourne Health | Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus | Level 9 Royal
> Melbourne Hospital
> Grattan Street, Parkville Victoria 3052
> T: + 61 3 934 28328 | F: + 61 3 934 27277 | e: *liz.orr2@mh.org.au
> *
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>
> *From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] *On
> Behalf Of *King, Sue
> *Sent:* Thursday, 30 April 2020 3:04 PM
> *To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
> *Subject:* [BULK] [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Guidelines for length of
> time to leave Cardiac Procedure Lab vacant after Covid Pos patient
>
>
>
> Hi all
>
> Can anyone help me with the above issue?
>
> The Lab is NOT Hepa filtered.
>
>
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Sue
>
>
>
> *From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *
> karenbooth1@BIGPOND.COM
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 29 April 2020 9:22 PM
> *To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
> *Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Screening questionnaire for
> patients for elective surgery or investigations
>
>
>
> HI Sue,
>
> I have been to several public hospitals in NSW in the last 2 weeks. The
> nurses were only in masks and gloves. What is your state Gov policy? Given
> you are only asking questions & temp checking, not swabbing, you should not
> need full kit.
>
> Cheers
>
> Karen
>
>
>
> Karen Booth
>
> RN BHSCN GAICD
>
> President APNA
>
> Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association
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> M: 0411 898 884
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>
>
>
> *From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *King,
> Sue
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 28 April 2020 2:29 PM
> *To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
> *Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Screening questionnaire for
> patients for elective surgery or investigations
>
>
>
> Hi Michael and all,
>
> Thank you for the information this morning.
>
> Do you know where I can find information in any guidelines regarding the
> minimal requirement of PPE for staff screening other staff entering a
> hospital?
>
> Our staff are currently wearing gowns, gloves, goggles and a surgical mask
> at the entry points to the hospital.
>
> This is seriously depleting PPE stock.
>
> If anyone can help it would be most appreciated.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> *Sue King*
> Nurse Unit Manager/ICp warringal private and donvale rehabilitation
> hospitals
>
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> Tully Ward
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> *From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *Michael
> Wishart
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:48 AM
> *To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
> *Subject:* Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Screening questionnaire for
> patients for elective surgery or investigations
>
>
>
> For those who are looking for the advice from the Commission mentioned
> here, it is attached.
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Michael
>
>
>
> *Michael Wishart *| Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
>
>
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> *From:* ACIPC Infexion Connexion *On Behalf Of *Teresa
> Lewis
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 28 April 2020 8:44 AM
> *To:* ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
> *Subject:* [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Screening questionnaire for
> patients for elective surgery or investigations
>
>
>
> *Subject:* *Screening questionnaire for patients for elective surgery or
> investigations *
>
> Hi team
>
> Weve all no doubt implemented screening of patients since the beginning
> of this ride we find ourselves on, and now NSQHS has put out a
> questionnaire for patients presenting for elective surgery or
> investigations.
>
>
>
> Can I please ask for some clarity on one of the questions, as we are the
> ones screening the patient pre-procedure at our facility?
>
>
>
> Have you been told that you had COVID19? Should we not then
> ask how long ago was that notification and have you had two negative swabs
> since the initial diagnosis? If they are negative then I see no reason to
> prevent them from having the procedure/investigation.
>
> Were you a close contact of a person who is known to have
> COVID19? Should we then ask, has this person returned a negative swab?
> Do we need to be concerned how long ago that negative swab was taken? (If
> only 2 days ago, should we wait at least 14days post this before the
> patient can then be re-screened again to check if any transmission has
> taken place)?
>
>
>
> I appreciate your help and guidance with this query.
>
>
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Teresa Lewis
>
> Infection Prevention & Control CNC
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