[Donnelly, Lynne]

Hi

The disposable curtains we use in ICU and ED are recyclable category 5. If you want the brand details please contact me directly.

Lynne Donnelly I Clinical Nurse Consultant
Armadale Health Service I Infection Prevention and Management
3056 Albany Highway, Armadale I PO Box 460 Armadale WA 6992
Ph: 08 9391 2068 I Fax: 08 9391 2252I Mob: 0437480210 I Lynne.Donnelly@health.wa.gov.au I http://www.ahs.health.wa.gov.au

From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Maree Sommerville
Sent: Tuesday, 4 March 2014 11:04 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Disposable curtains/screens

I have been following the conversation in this thread and would like to raise an issue/question

My organisation is constantly looking at ways to reduce its environmental footprint.

We are a member of the Victorian Green Health Round Table Group, which provides a forum of information sharing for member organisations related to environmental concerns.

One key activity undertaken by this group is comparing waste volumes generated with the goal to reduce.

One of the major changes in providing health services since I began nursing (which was a good few years ago) is the increasing use of disposable items; from kimguard wraps, surgical drapes, suction tubing, endotracheal tubes, and surgical glovesthe list goes on.

Some of these are absolutely no-brainers when it comes to rationale.

Disposable curtains are large and take up a lot of space in a bin, hence in landfill, prior to breaking down.

How do organisations who use disposable curtains weigh up this issue in contrast to the infection control risk related to privacy screens?

Maree Sommerville

Infection Control Coordinator

Mercy Hospital for Women

Heidelberg

(03) 8458 4759

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Denyer, Vicki
Sent: Tuesday, 4 March 2014 12:23 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Disposable curtains/screens

Hi All,

Have a small issue Disposable curtains/screens!

Would appreciate feedback from areas that are using the disposable curtain/screens in their facilities

The issue is around cost of linen vs disposable curtains/screens.

We have trialed & like what we have but those who watch the pennies are questioning their use.

Originally we brought them into our ED because the poor terminal cleaning staff were frantic with attending the cleaning ( which involves the replacement of curtains).

The NUM of ED was indicating at this particular incident -that there were three ambulances waiting to off load patients onto ED beds which were being held up by the terminal cleaning required.

Amongst other actions taken regarding this issue in ED-was the implementation of the disposable curtains.

Now the question being asked is who else in other health areas has disposable curtains/screens & where are they ( ie high risk areas).

Much appreciate any assistance with this.

Thank you

Vicki Denyer

Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Lismore Base Hospital
Tel 02 6620 2385 | vicki.denyer@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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