[Melissa Ostrouhoff]

Good morning all,

I would concur that any staff member who cannot adequately perform ICP measures cannot meet the basic tenets of their role (specific to their role).

I would advise HR communications as needed.

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Hi Michael

I agree with you and this is the advise I have given to staff in the past.

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Hi all

I wonder how everyone manages healthcare workers who are required to wear lymphoedema sleeves, or braces/splints that cover the wrist and hand? My recommendations for these have always in the past been to advise that any device or garment worm below the wrist means no patient contact tasks can be performed.

That usual recommendation is being challenged currently by staff who are required to wear (long term) lymphoedema sleeves that cover the wrist and part of the hand. I am being told I am discriminating against them.

In the spirit of fairness, I have always been tolerate of garments worn below the elbow when there is a genuine reason to do so, as long as the wrists and hands are uncovered. But I draw the line at garments covering the wrist or below, due to the inability for that staff member to satisfactorily perform hand hygiene.

So, what are the thoughts of the communal infection control mind? Would you allow a lymphoedema sleeve to be worn over the wrist and hand during patient care in an acute setting? Would you limit ‘types’ of patient contact (eg no open wounds, no invasive devices)? Any other approaches?

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Good morning,

In recent experience- focus has been on preparedness, IPC Lead role and responsibilities, processes for identification and response to infections.

Cheers,

Melissa Ostrouhoff
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Can you please send them to me also

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Good afternoon,

Just after up to date examples of the sorts of IPC standard questions that accreditation reviewers might ask of staff during on-site visits.

Any accreditation suggestions / experiences / preparedness (beyond the usual documentation) helpful, including but not limited to a primary healthcare and/or residential (non-aged care) context.

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