[Michael Wishart]

Thanks Marija

I personally think there is a danger that facilities will try and ‘benchmark’ rates derived with different denominator systems, which could lead to some erroneous conclusions. Need to be very careful how you discuss studies like this, and what recommendations you make.

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Interesting paper where the findings show that device days and bed days are equally effective for comparing HCAI rates between hospitals with device utilisation i.e. CLABSI.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25782986

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Hi Louisa

The CHRISP Signal Surveillance Program has a very comprehensive SSI worksheet.

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/chrisp/signal_infection/manual.asp

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Hi all,

I was just wondering if anyone had a form they used to investigate possible SSI’s?

Thanks in advance

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Hi Fran

I agree that any animal (including Guide Dogs, by the way) should be excluded from a clinical area in which invasive treatment is occurring. You should probably look at the legislation in your state that refers to registered assistance animals, and if it is similar to what is here, it will say these animals are excluded from entering into a clinical area without approval by the health facility.

Kangaroos are known to harbour salmonella and toxoplasma, just to name a couple of human pathogens. The risk to immunocompromised patients would outweigh any possible benefits, in my view.

I would be requesting an appropriate policy for the facility regarding animal visitation, which includes a risk assessment before approval is given.

The things we see in our clinical areas!

Cheers
Michael

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Dear All,

I’m aware that the relationship between humans and animals brings a significant and positive influence on the social, emotional and physical well-being of people/patients. I’ve looked at a couple of Policies and NSW in particular mentioned Dogs, Cats and some farm animals, but no Kangaroos. Puppies are generally excluded from visitations until they have completed the mandatory vaccination regime and are trained.

This Joey was in the Chemo Unit held by someone in a sling (I was in the middle of a hand hygiene audit) and the patients was happy to see the cute little Kangaroo. I personally think it is not appropriate for the small unit with patients receiving Chemo to have any animals other than Guide dogs that are trained and immunised.

I’m looking forward to your feedback, please.

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Hi Fiona

Our practice here is to empty and rinse the sink with clean water between different scope, and then clean the sink completely (wipe over with detergent and leave to dry) at the end of the day.

Endoscopy staff stated that at the point of cleaning the scope is still considered ‘dirty’, so contamination of a scope with flora, either from another scope, or even environmental flora, is not considered an issue at that point.

You might also ask your sterilising service if they wash their sinks between every tray or item cleaned….

Cheers
Michael

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Hi All,

We are currently having a discussion about the frequency of cleaning the sinks that our Endoscopes undergo their manual clean in. The question we have been asking is when should the sink be cleaned?

a) Between every scope

b) Between differing types of scope e.g. from bronchoscope to colonoscope and vice versa

c) At the end of the list

d) At the end of the day

e) Other

Once the manual clean is completed the scopes then go into the automated unit for reprocessing. Any ideas, current practices with or without evidence would be appreciated.
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[Michael Wishart]

Hi Jenny

Had never heard of this before, but a quick Google found some article describing this. An example is:

http://www.smj.org.sa/index.php/smj/article/viewFile/3847/1621

However other studies did not support this practice:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12352234
Not sure if it would be considered as ‘standard practice’ though. Be interesting to hear of any op[inions on this, and what the method of action on pain levels was considered to be.

Cheers
Michael

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Dear group – while undertaking my monthly restricted antibiotic surveillance I noticed some of our general surgeons giving IV metronidazole for 5 days post haemorrhoidectomy.

When I queried this I was told it was for pain relief! – I was just wondering if anyone else had heard of this particular practice before.

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Jenny

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Hi Giulietta

When I was at Greenslopes we used small electric kitchen blenders and threw them out after each patient, but we didn’t do that many, so may not be the most cost effective method!

Cheers
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Could I ask if any hospitals are currently implementing faecal transplantation.
Would you be willing to share your policies and procedures.
I’m particularly interested how you “blend” the faeces and saline mix and how you clean and reprocess the blender/ mixer etc.
Many thanks and I look forward to your replies
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Hi Tina

As Roel said, and this is the current text in AS/NZS 4187:2014

A2.4.3 Identification and traceability of product
A2.4.3.1 General
It is recommended that high quality etching (e.g. chemical or laser etching) should be used
where it is necessary to uniquely identify an RMD for reprocessing. Engraving is not
recommended as it can compromise the strength of a reprocessed RMD and can cause
pitting.
Colour-coded identification systems, including coloured instrument tape, silicon rings,
adhesive labels, can detach from a RMD during surgery, thereby compromising patient
safety. In addition, microorganisms can become trapped beneath the adhesive layer of these
systems, thereby compromising the ability of the RMD to be reprocessed effectively.
In some clinical settings it might be necessary to utilize an alternative system for the
identification of an RMD because of the design of the RMD to be reprocessed, e.g. in dental
and gastroenterological procedural units.

Amy reusable saw blades will have specific manufacturer guidelines about reuse, including reprocessing instructions and guidelines for how many reuses or testing for reuse. Make sure you get written instructions; the verbal chastisement of a rep doesn’t count! 🙂 Also, you can also choose NOT to reuse. Just because a product is capable of reuse doesn’t always mean it is the most efficient and effective use of the product. I recall some specific biopsy devices that were marketed as reusable, but in practice if caused delays during the procedure when they didn’t function correctly during subsequent uses, so we used them as disposable.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
Michael

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Hello Michael.

I just wanted to ask you or the forum if there are any issues with using identification tape on instruments? I have been told conflicting information concerning this matter.

Also, I have a query regarding surgical saw blades. I have always discarded used surgical saw blades, but was chastised by a rep the other day, who advised that his blades were reusable? I have never reused a surgical saw blade, does anyone in the forum have any insight into this issue, or would it be a manufacturers question?

Thanks in advance for your assistance on these matters

Cheers

Tina Owens
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Southport Day Hospital

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[Michael Wishart]

James, interestingly today on the APIC (US infection prevention professional group) discussion list the question was asked about pre-processing trans-vaginal probes prior to use if not used within 12 hours (like we require for fibreoptic endoscopes).

Has there been any discussion in Australia about that kind of requirement as well? Just something else to consider.

Cheers
Michael

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Subject: Ultrasound probe cleaning

Dear Team,

I am a member of the Standards of Practice Committee for the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine.

There remains a great deal of heterogeneity in recommendations regarding cleaning of ultrasound transducers, and conflicting recommendations by various bodies. We also receive pressure from vendors to support their products, usually backed by a host of complicated and difficult to interpret evidence.

I wondered whether you had specific up to date evidence based references you would recommend us reviewing regarding:

1. Regular cleaning of ultrasound transducers used on closed skin.

2. Cleaning of transducers used for intracavity scanning.

For those of you wishing to read further:

Currently most ultrasound users are aware they should perform:

1. Regular cleaning of ultrasound transducers used on closed skin.

* Clean as you would your hands – wash with warm mild detergent and running water between each patient.
* Some would use Chlorhexidine wash or alcohol impregnated wipes – although these are not recommended by manufacturers as they may damage the face of the transducer.
* Where there is contact with body fluids clean as per intracavity transducer.
2. Cleaning of intracavity transducers – high level disinfection

* Wash removing all visible gel / residue – running water, mild detergent, wipe dry.
* Use one of the approved agents according to manufacturer guidelines
* Including hydrogen peroxide, glutaraldehyde, ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA)
* Opinion on chlorine dioxide delivered via the wipe system, and paracetic acid seems divided.
* The concern regarding the wipes is based on inter user variability.
* There has been some literature describing paracetic acid damage to endoscopes.
Your advice is again much appreciated.
Just want to ensure we remain up to date.

Sincerely
James Rippey

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[Michael Wishart]

Apparently the draft standard document on the website comes up as expired. To access a fresh, unexpired copy, go to the SAI Global website and download your very own free draft version via this link:

http://infostore.saiglobal.com/store/Details.aspx?ProductID=1771196

Hopefully that link will take you directly to where you can download the draft AS 1071. You may have to create a free account to do this, but it will not charge you to download this document.

Cheers
Michael

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Monday, 15 December 2014 9:21 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Have you heard about this?

[Posted on behalf of Marija Juraja – Moderator]
Dear all,
Thank you Kate Hall from HHA for your previous email.

1. As the college is collecting responses to the AS1071 draft document please find attached the draft AS1071 document which is only valid until 5th February (when comments close).

2. If you would like to contribute to the college response then please utilise the Word document on the College website (https://www.acipc.org.au/about-us/draft-as1071-document ). This is exactly how it is entered online. I have included some examples to get you thinking.

3. All responses will be collated and included as provided to the college.

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[Michael Wishart]

To answer your question about who has been involved in the drafting of this standard, I think the list of bodies mentioned in the draft standard makes this clear:

The following interests are represented on the committee responsible for this draft
Australian Standard:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Medical Association
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
Consumers Federation
Department of Defence
Hand Hygiene Australia
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society of Australia
Medical Technology Association of Australia
Queensland Emergency Medicine Research Foundation
Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Safety Institute of Australia
Together Queensland
University of New South Wales

Not an ICP in sight in that lot that I can see.

I would encourage all ICPs to review and provide feedback through the process outlined.

Cheers
Michael

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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Terry Grimmond
Sent: Wednesday, 10 December 2014 12:25 PM
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Subject: Re: Have you heard about this?

Hi Terry,
I am gobsmacked that such an important Standard could have gone unnoticed. I had no idea. Hopefully they had a good representation of Infection Preventionists as stakeholders!!

Regards, Terry
Terry Grimmond FASM, BAgrSc, GrDpAdEd
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Hi everyone,

Just came across this snippet in a Standards Australia e-newsletter – see attached. This is the first I have heard about it – so I am hoping that practitioners out there have been involved in some way.

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[Michael Wishart]

Hi Linda

I don’t have anything specific, but the US Joint Commission has the Speak Up! Program which may be useful. Not sure if they have other resources, but I find their brochure and poster useful. Maybe you could adapt that.

http://www.jointcommission.org/Speak_Up__Five_Things_You_Can_Do_To_Prevent_Infection/

Cheers
Michael

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Hi

Does anyone have a poster that they would share with me that is for the patient to remind healthcare workers to practise hand hygiene?

Regards

Linda

Linda McCaskill
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Ashford Hospital
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[Michael Wishart]

I think the ACIPC 2014 conference in Adelaide was a great event, and I was especially delighted in the quality of the presentations from Australian and international speakers. I was challenged to review current practice on many occasions. My personal favourite presentation was from Peta-Anne Zimmerman and Matt Mason on the use of zombie pop culture in infection prevention and control education. I think a future plenary session involving watermelons, cricket bats and chain saws should be organised! 🙂

Thanks to all who made this such a great conference, including the many delegates and trade exhibitors. Let’s do it all again, and better, in Tassie next year!

Cheers
Michael

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As this was my first attendance to an ACIPC conference, I was overwhelmed with all the presentations. The topics were so appropriate and I have gained and increased my knowledge. Also a big thank you to the organizers. You all did a great job in organizing this conference.

Ann Reddy
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Kingston SE/Robe MPS
Young Street, Kingston,South East
South Australia
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[Posted in behalf of Belinda Henderson, ACIPC President – Moderator]

Hi All

Further to some of the discussions regarding the Ebola webinar. The webinar presentation is only intended as an educational opportunity for our members and is one example of how one facility is dealing with this issue and is not intended to be a definitive statement or policy position.

Gemma Klintworth is a credentialed member of the College and currently works as an Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant at Alfred Health in Melbourne. We thank Gemma for her time.

Cheers
Belinda

Belinda Henderson
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Dear Colleagues

Can I assume the Ebola preparedness webinar is the endorsed ACIPC national strategy/approach for Ebola PPE training that we should all be adopting?

Kind regards

Louise Hobbs | Manager Infection Prevention and Surveillance Service
Melbourne Health | Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus | Level 2 Melbourne Private Building
Grattan Street, Parkville Victoria 3052
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[Posted on behalf of ACIPC Operations Manager Moderator]
——– Original message ——–
Date:24/10/2014 08:12 (GMT+10:00)
Repeat Webinar – Ebola Preparedness
Due to demand we are repeating the Ebola Preparedness Webinar held yesterday as part of Infection Prevention Week.

The repeat webinar is scheduled for Thursday 30th October at 11.00 am Eastern Daylight Time – i.e. Sydney, Melbourne ACT).

Presenter – Gemma Klintworth, Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant, Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiology, the Alfred Hospital

In this webinar Gemma will discuss their experience with the development of a viral haemorrhagic fever plan and some of the challenges faced during this process including issues surrounding equipment, isolation precautions, sequence of PPE removal and staff training.

Click here for more information and registration.

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[Michael Wishart]

As a follow up, SHEA has also issued a statement. It is good to see these agencies providing a balanced scientific voice to this political issue.

http://www.shea-online.org/View/ArticleId/318/SHEA-Supports-Evidence-Based-Measures-to-Prevent-Ebola-Transmission-Opposes-Mandatory-Quarantine-for.aspx

Cheers
Michael

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See the APIC response to this situation.

http://apic.org/For-Media/Announcements/Article?id529c5389-b73b-4ae9-8889-e47c6305c3ea

Cheers
Michael

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This is not a useful response for encouraging health workers to volunteer to assist in controlling the outbreak in West Africa.

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/article/msf-nurse-held-isolation-new-jersey

Here is an actual account of her treatment described by the nurse:

http://www.dallasnews.com/ebola/headlines/20141025-uta-grad-isolated-at-new-jersey-hospital-as-part-of-ebola-quarantine.ece [seems this link is currently down but hopefully will be available soon]

As infection control and prevention professionals, we should ensure that advice we provide is factual and evidence based, and that we make it clear that responses to risks are managed according to this advice. Let’s ensure we do not add to the hysteria surrounding Ebola virus disease.

Cheers
Michael

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[Michael Wishart]

Hi all

There was apparently an error in the phone number on the original attachment. The correct contact number to call for more information about this position is 0422 591 263 (corrected in this attachment).

Cheers
Michael

Michael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator

A 627 Rode Road, Chermside QLD 4032
P (07) 3326 3068 | F (07) 3607 2226 | E michael.wishart@svha.org.au | W http://www.hsnph.org.au
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Please see the attached position available for a suitable expert ICP with Ocean Informatics, providers of Multiprac infection control, staff heath, and care planning software,

Contact details in the attachment.

Cheers
Michael

Michael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside, Qld 4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3326 3523
e: Michael.Wishart@hsn.org.au
w:www.holyspiritnorthside.org.au
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