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    Hi Tim and Michael – thank you for your feedback – yes the two most vulnerable groups together without consideration given to transmission of MROs etc is frightening. Michael – we do have the request for an isolation room in the area, on our check list for discussion What is concerning, from the feedback from some of my colleagues, is that it seems this move to amalgamate these day procedure populations is becoming more common. I am fortunate that I have been invited by our exec to give infection control advice at the first plan phase but sadly this is not always the case in all facilities. Regards Lesley

    Lesley Stewart, Kaye Roberts & Carolyn Templeton
    Infection Control & Wound Management
    Western District Health Service
    PO Box 283
    Hamilton, Victoria 3300
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    Hi Lesley

    Just curious: when planning these combined units, are the proposing any specific isolation rooms? Many haemodialysis units have isolation rooms, and this does become important for ‘holiday’ haemodialysis. If they are combining haemodialysis with day oncology treatment, then the likelihood of accepting ‘holiday’ dialysis patients in these units (unknown risks of MRO’s) if there are no isolation rooms will probably be even smaller.

    I may have this wrong as they may have ‘fixed’ this issue, but it was topical last time I was involved with a dialysis unit.

    Cheers
    Michael

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    Yes Rochelle – it seems the combination of the day procedure folk, regardless of risk or vulnerability is occurring in a number of places. I get that this is a convenient and cost effective restructure idea but our concerns lie with a high risk group (haemodialysis) and a very vulnerable group ( oncology) being provided care in this open and close setting. We will be having the conversation around that risk, the MRO situation and will be particularly considering – no shared equipment, Rx chairs or communal and toilet facilities etc. regards Lesley

    Lesley Stewart, Kaye Roberts & Carolyn Templeton
    Infection Control & Wound Management
    Western District Health Service
    PO Box 283
    Hamilton, Victoria 3300
    Infection.wound@wdhs.net | http://www.wdhs.net

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    I’d also be interested in this feedback, as our Exec are looking at doing the same!
    I believe other facilities do have this set up

    Regards
    Rochelle Biancotti
    WH&S | RTW | IPC Manager
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    Hi – I am about to have a meeting with our exec and architect to review redevelopment plans that show that haemodialysis and the day oncology unit will be amalgamated. I obviously have concerns about this situation. I would be very interested in hearing thoughts and advice from the group. Thanks Lesley Stewart

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    Infection Control & Wound Management
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    PO Box 283
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    Lesley Stewart
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    Yes Rochelle – it seems the combination of the day procedure folk, regardless of risk or vulnerability is occurring in a number of places. I get that this is a convenient and cost effective restructure idea but our concerns lie with a high risk group (haemodialysis) and a very vulnerable group ( oncology) being provided care in this open and close setting. We will be having the conversation around that risk, the MRO situation and will be particularly considering – no shared equipment, Rx chairs or communal and toilet facilities etc. regards Lesley

    Lesley Stewart, Kaye Roberts & Carolyn Templeton
    Infection Control & Wound Management
    Western District Health Service
    PO Box 283
    Hamilton, Victoria 3300
    Infection.wound@wdhs.net | http://www.wdhs.net

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    I’d also be interested in this feedback, as our Exec are looking at doing the same!
    I believe other facilities do have this set up

    Regards
    Rochelle Biancotti
    WH&S | RTW | IPC Manager
    (MON/TUES/WED/THUR 0800-1630. FRI 0800-1330)

    Cairns Private Hospital | Cairns Day Surgery | The Cairns Clinic
    Support Services
    Phone:

    07 4052 5274

    Fax:

    07 4052 5188

    Mobile:

    0408 019 190

    Email:

    BiancottiR@ramsayhealth.com.au

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    http://www.ramsayhealth.com

    Address:

    1 Upward St, Cairns QLD 4870

    Hi – I am about to have a meeting with our exec and architect to review redevelopment plans that show that haemodialysis and the day oncology unit will be amalgamated. I obviously have concerns about this situation. I would be very interested in hearing thoughts and advice from the group. Thanks Lesley Stewart

    Lesley Stewart, Kaye Roberts & Carolyn Templeton
    Infection Control & Wound Management
    Western District Health Service
    PO Box 283
    Hamilton, Victoria 3300
    Infection.wound@wdhs.net | http://www.wdhs.net

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    in reply to: Re Pertussis Vaccinations #72434
    Lesley Stewart
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    H Chris – I suppose you have rung the Dept of Health and Human Services Victoria – Immunisation dep – ph: 1300882008 – If anyone would know it would be them – regards Lesley

    Lesley Stewart, Kaye Roberts & Carolyn Templeton
    Infection Control & Wound Management
    Western District Health Service
    PO Box 283
    Hamilton, Victoria 3300
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    Hello Everyone,

    Just wondering if anyone else has heard that Midwives should have their Pertussis vaccination every 5 years as opposed to every 10 years?
    There has been some talk about this but I can’t find any information to back it up.

    Thanks

    Regards
    Chris

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    Manager Infection Control & Accreditation
    Djerriwarrh Health Services
    P.O Box 330
    Bacchus Marsh 3340
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