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Hi Lyn,
I’ve found the following information on the NPS website for Fragmin Single dose injections – Consumer medication information leaflet
Before you inject, make sure that the injection site is clean by wiping the area with an antiseptic swab, or by washing it with soap and water and patting it dry with a clean towel
http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/for-individuals/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/dalteparin-sodium/fragmin-single-dose-syringe-solution-for-injectionFor Clexane it didn’t specify cleaning of the skin
http://www.nps.org.au/medicines/heart-blood-and-blood-vessels/anti-clotting-medicines/for-individuals/anticoagulant-medicines/for-individuals/active-ingredients/enoxaparin-sodium/clexane-solution-for-injectionWhen administering vaccines, provided the skin is visibly clean, there is no need to wipe it with an antiseptic.
Regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
Infection Prevent & Control CNC – Education and ResearchT (07) 3621 4545 | M 0418 866 816
E m.senekal@wmb.org.au | http://www.wmb.org.au
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[cid:image002.gif@01D19C8E.47C30FB0] [cid:image003.gif@01D19C8E.47C30FB0] [cid:image004.gif@01D19C8E.47C30FB0] [cid:image005.gif@01D19C8E.47C30FB0] [cid:image006.gif@01D19C8E.47C30FB0] [cid:image007.gif@01D19C8E.47C30FB0]Morning,
I was just wondering what the general consensus is with regards to the use of alcohol wipe swabbing prior to giving Clexane/Fragmin/Heparin etc.
Some of the students we are seeing come through the hospital are educated not to.
With kind regards,
Lynette Cribb
Infection Control Coordinator | St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital457 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD, 4001
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[Bugs-and-tear LR]Remember to protect your patients, family and yourself by getting the Influenza vaccination
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Hi Francisca,
I’ve run this past our Hospitality Service Manager and he thinks the risk is fairly low, as long as the beard is neatly trimmed, not ‘Ned Kelly’ style. They do however wear these in food manufacturing areas.
Regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
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Central Offices – Wheller Gardens: 930 Gympie Road, Chermside QLD 4032[cid:image001.gif@01D15763.AA6CC950]
[cid:image002.gif@01D15763.AA6CC950] [cid:image003.gif@01D15763.AA6CC950] [cid:image004.gif@01D15763.AA6CC950] [cid:image005.gif@01D15763.AA6CC950] [cid:image006.gif@01D15763.AA6CC950] [cid:image007.gif@01D15763.AA6CC950]Dear All,
I was wondering whether any of you might have specific information/advice around the wearing of beard-nets in the Catering department? The question was raised whether male chefs with beards should wear beard-nets?? To be honest, I’ve never heard of beard-nets until today and never witnessed male chefs wearing beard-nets either.
However, I’m aware that facial hair is no different than any other hair when it comes down to safe handling of food but I can’t seem to find any specifics around this subject.The Australia New Zealand Food Standards – 3.2.2 Food Safety Practices and General Requirements covers personal hygiene but no where do they mention beards.
In the mean time we’ve manage to source beard nets for our Chefs, but was hoping to also source evidence on current best practices.
Kind Regards
Franciska Ferreira
Infection Prevention & Control/Wound Management Consultant
Burnside War Memorial Hospital
120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens, SA 5056
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Thanks Belinda,
I think this should be handled from a cross-contamination and possible transfer of infections point of view. The guidelines is not clear on the hand washing part, making it difficult to argue the point. I will look for articles on this.
Kind regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Belinda Straube
Sent: Wednesday, 12 August 2015 9:20 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: LaundryHi Marlize
There is some information in the NSW Health Infection Control policy in regards to washing patient items page 27
http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2007/pdf/PD2007_036.pdfthanks
Belinda
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Marlize Senekal
Sent: Tuesday, 11 August 2015 3:23 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: LaundryGood afternoon,
It is my understanding that it is not allowed to hand wash items in aged care facilities. Im however unable to find the evidence for this, would any of you be able to help me with the standards or guidelines around this?
I did have a look at the laundry standard, but it doesnt deal specifically with this
Thank you in advance
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