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See the APIC response to this situation.
http://apic.org/For-Media/Announcements/Article?id529c5389-b73b-4ae9-8889-e47c6305c3ea
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MichaelMichael Wishart
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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.
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Hi Terry
Story time. Years ago, I worked in a facility that had brand new state-of-the-art imaging equipment installed in a cath lab procedure room. A renowned vascular surgeon started doing all sorts of grafts endoluminally in the HEPA filtered room.
Then a gastroenterologist did an after-hours emergency colonoscopic procedure in the room (required the imaging) and it “hit the fan”, so to speak. The vascular surgeons rebelled, calling this an outrage.
The ID physician who was called to literally step between the two parties (little tiny guy, actually, quite brave I thought :)) explained that as long as the procedures (colonoscopy and vascular) were not done at the same time in the same room, the risk to any subsequent patients approaches zero if standard cleaning and any required spot cleaning is performed. He was quite factual about this.
So, my response would be along those lines. As long as environmental cleaning protocols are followed appropriately after all cases, there is no reason a procedure room or theatre cannot be shared between disciplines, even with those ”unclean’ gastroenterologists. 🙂
My opinion, anyway. No evidence based review, though, sorry.
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Hi everyone,
I have been asked the question – is it ok to perform endoscopy procedures in the same Operating Room in which ophthalmic procedures are also going to be performed?
I have also been asked is it ok to perform cystoscopy procedures in the same room in which ophthalmic procedures are performed?
Obviously I have my own opinion about this – but I am interested to hear feedback and or any directions to an evidence based review around this topic from my colleagues as it appears to be quite an emotive issue!
Thanks in anticipation of your responses.
Regards
Terry McAuley
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Hi Terry
I would suggest that the active ingredients in any wipe are much more important than the name / brand of a wipe. Thus I would suggest we still maintain discussion of active ingredients rather than brand name.
It does raise the question: Which disinfectants are effective against filoviruses? though, doesnt it? Apart for sodium hypochlorite (bleach), are there any other recommended disinfectants or combinations effective in inactivating filoviruses? Is that what we are trying to do in disinfecting disposable gloves?
More questions than answers from me, Im afraid, Lindy.
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Terry Grimmond
Sent: Wednesday, 22 October 2014 12:02 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: CDC guidelines question re disinfection of gloved hands – any shared advice – words of wisdom?Hi Michael,
Given Ebola urgency, uniqueness, and common need of members, can you allow an exception in naming of disinfectant brands and types? The CDC list of EPA registered is very frustrating and not applicable in Australia.
Linda, CDNA recommends 1,000-5,000ppm hypochlorite for cleaning and spills (dependent on blood presence) it is economical, readily available and effective.
Regards,
Terry Grimmond FASM, BAgrSc, GrDpAdEd
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Subject: CDC guidelines question re disinfection of gloved hands – any shared advice – words of wisdom?Hey all Ebola champions
just been asked by my boss here what others are considering or have to hand re the new CDC guidelines
http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/fs1020-ebola-personal-protective-equipment.html
re this point specifically
Disinfection of gloved hands using either an EPA-registered disinfectant wipe or alcohol-based hand rub between steps of taking off PPE.
Will you be considering ABHR or a disinfectant wipeif a wipe what would you use.
We are just trying to understand what specifically is in the EPA registered disinfectant wipe so we can match it with what we have TGA approved and available in Australia as there are many listed but not available in Australia
We have a disinfectant wipe here we use for environmental cleaning (I know I cant name products on this forum) here but know there are other products. Can anybody send me what they are using off line and if it comply with the EPA list as recommended by the CDC (I know you are busy so a quick reply with just a name would be great!)
Hope you are all travelling wellhuge body of work being done by us all trying to have consistency for staff and pt safety and calm another thesis for somebody in the making hey?
Thank you so much for those of you who have kindly shared so much already you are all such a wonderful group to be able to liaise and work with I love being an ICP when I get to work with such proactive resourceful sharing bunch as we all are!!
Cheers
Lindy
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Those links did not format well, sorry. Try these:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/carb_national_strategy.pdf
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/PCAST/pcast_carb_report_sept2014.pdf
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Subject: US President signs Executive Order; releases national strategy on antibiotic resistanceThis may be of interest to list members.
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President signs Executive Order; releases national strategy on antibiotic resistance
The President signed an Executive Order and released a National Strategy for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria [http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/carb_national_strategy.pdf ]. The Executive Order tasks federal agencies to develop an action plan to implement the national strategy and address recommendations from the Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) [http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/microsites/ostp/PCAST/pcast_carb_report_sept2014.pdf ] on ways to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance. An estimated 2 million Americans will contract an antibiotic resistant infection according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Source: http://www.apic.org
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Hi Ravi (apologies for getting your name confused in original post!)
We follow the CHRISP VRE clearance guidelines here.
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/gdl/qh-gdl-409.pdf
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Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
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Sent: Friday, 12 September 2014 2:30 PM
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Subject: [asid-ozbug] VRE clearance[Posted on behalf of Dotel Ravindra Moderator. Replies will be copied to Dr Ravindra.]
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Subject: [asid-ozbug] VRE clearanceDear Ozbuggers,
Could we ask about your practice on VRE clearance and deflagging previously VRE colonized patients?
What are your inclusion and exclusion criteria for the clearance?
Is there a differentiation according to the van type van A vs. van B?We currently dont have a policy or procedure for clearing VRE flagged patients, but are feeling increasing pressure to do so.
With regards,
Ravi Dotel (ID registrar Liverpool Hospital)
&
Michael Maley
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Hmm, no attachments… trying again….
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[Posted on behalf of Gemma Klintworth – Moderator]
Dear all,
We have recently realised that the CDC and WHO differ in recommendations regarding order of PPE removal.
Currently we teach the order as per CDC (and as adopted by NHMRC guidelines) but are curious as to why the recommendation is to remove gloves, then goggles and then gown, where as WHO recommends gloves and gown first (likely being the two dirtiest items) and then goggles.
Two varying posters are attached.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Kind regards,
Gemma
Gemma Klintworth
Infection Prevention Nurse Consultant
Infection Prevention and Healthcare Epidemiologyt 03 90762250 e G.Klintworth@alfred.org.au
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Thanks Kathy and Cathi
I have emailed APIC, although they would all have gone home for the day by now. When I receive a reply I will post (hopefully the solution!) to the list.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Kathy Dempsey
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 12:55 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”Hi Michael,
Also tried and not a member and not successful. The code isn’t accepted and if you proceed using the cart there is nowhere to put the promo code.
Cheers
kathyKathy Dempsey & Jo Tallon
CNCs / CoManagers
Infection Prevention & Control
PO Box 533, Wentworthville NSW 2145
Tel (02) 9845 7501 | Fax (02) 9845 9148 | Mob 0423 000 169 kathy.dempsey@health.nsw.gov.au; jo.tallon@health.nsw.gov.au http://www.health.nsw.gov.au—–Original Message—–
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 11:43 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”Hmmm… not sure if it just me, but I cannot see anywhere to put the coupon code if for this Webinar!!
Has anyone who is not an APIC member been successful yet? If not, I will email APIC and ask how we can do this.
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
e:Michael.Wishart@svha.org.au
w:www.holyspiritnorthside.org.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 11:37 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”Ok, I found this on the APIC website:
“I have a gift certificate or coupon for APIC resources. How do I redeem it?
Visit our online store and add the resources you would like to purchase to your cart. At Step 3 in the checkout process, you will see a box below your order total that says Do you have a promo code? Enter the code from your gift certificate or coupon and click Apply. Your order total will be updated to reflect the discount. If you have problems, contact products@apic.org .”Can anyone test that and report back? It seems it always recognises me as logged in somehow!
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
e:Michael.Wishart@svha.org.au
w:www.holyspiritnorthside.org.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 10:26 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”Sorry the link into the email below didnt work correctly:
Try this:
http://webinars.apic.org/session.php?id=14306
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
e:Michael.Wishart@svha.org.au
w:www.holyspiritnorthside.org.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 10:23 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”[Posted on behalf of ACIPC Secretariat Moderator]
From: Liz Garman [mailto:egarman@apic.org]
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 5:49 AM
Subject: Complimentary webinar for your members on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”APIC is pleased to share a complimentary webinar on What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparationsa topic of relevance to all healthcare professionals. Because of the importance of the topic, APIC invites your members and constituents to take 60 minutes to listen and learn from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts on the Ebola Response.
The recent Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa has increased the need for U.S. healthcare facilities to be prepared to handle potential patients with Ebola virus disease.This webinar features a pre-recorded Q & A session on what steps U.S. healthcare facilities can take to prepare for the possibility of caring for a patient with Ebola virus disease. Listen in to expert speakers from the CDC as they outline the key issues.
Meet the Speakers:
Dr. David Kuhar
Healthcare and Worker Safety Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseDr. Tim Uyeki
Clinical Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseDr. Barbara Knust
Epidemiology Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseTo access the webinar, visit the APIC webinar page [http://webinars.apic.org/session.php?id=14306 ] and register for the archived session using the code APICPASS. Please note that the code is case sensitive.
We hope you find this useful.
Best regards,
Liz
Liz Garman
Vice President, Communications
APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
1275 K St, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
Direct:(202) 454-2604
Cell: (202) 365-7421
Main: (202) 789-1890
Fax:(202) 789-1899
egarman@apic.orgInternational Infection Prevention Week: http://professionals.site.apic.org/the-week-iipw/
October 19-25______________________________________________________________________
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Hmmm… not sure if it just me, but I cannot see anywhere to put the coupon code if for this Webinar!!
Has anyone who is not an APIC member been successful yet? If not, I will email APIC and ask how we can do this.
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
e:Michael.Wishart@svha.org.au
w:www.holyspiritnorthside.org.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 11:37 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”Ok, I found this on the APIC website:
“I have a gift certificate or coupon for APIC resources. How do I redeem it?
Visit our online store and add the resources you would like to purchase to your cart. At Step 3 in the checkout process, you will see a box below your order total that says Do you have a promo code? Enter the code from your gift certificate or coupon and click Apply. Your order total will be updated to reflect the discount. If you have problems, contact products@apic.org .”Can anyone test that and report back? It seems it always recognises me as logged in somehow!
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
e:Michael.Wishart@svha.org.au
w:www.holyspiritnorthside.org.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 10:26 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”Sorry the link into the email below didnt work correctly:
Try this:
http://webinars.apic.org/session.php?id=14306
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
e:Michael.Wishart@svha.org.au
w:www.holyspiritnorthside.org.au
Please consider the environment before printing this email—–Original Message—–
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 10:23 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”[Posted on behalf of ACIPC Secretariat Moderator]
From: Liz Garman [mailto:egarman@apic.org]
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 5:49 AM
Subject: Complimentary webinar for your members on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”APIC is pleased to share a complimentary webinar on What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparationsa topic of relevance to all healthcare professionals. Because of the importance of the topic, APIC invites your members and constituents to take 60 minutes to listen and learn from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts on the Ebola Response.
The recent Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa has increased the need for U.S. healthcare facilities to be prepared to handle potential patients with Ebola virus disease.This webinar features a pre-recorded Q & A session on what steps U.S. healthcare facilities can take to prepare for the possibility of caring for a patient with Ebola virus disease. Listen in to expert speakers from the CDC as they outline the key issues.
Meet the Speakers:
Dr. David Kuhar
Healthcare and Worker Safety Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseDr. Tim Uyeki
Clinical Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseDr. Barbara Knust
Epidemiology Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseTo access the webinar, visit the APIC webinar page [http://webinars.apic.org/session.php?id=14306 ] and register for the archived session using the code APICPASS. Please note that the code is case sensitive.
We hope you find this useful.
Best regards,
Liz
Liz Garman
Vice President, Communications
APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
1275 K St, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
Direct:(202) 454-2604
Cell: (202) 365-7421
Main: (202) 789-1890
Fax:(202) 789-1899
egarman@apic.orgInternational Infection Prevention Week: http://professionals.site.apic.org/the-week-iipw/
October 19-25______________________________________________________________________
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Ok, I found this on the APIC website:
“I have a gift certificate or coupon for APIC resources. How do I redeem it?
Visit our online store and add the resources you would like to purchase to your cart. At Step 3 in the checkout process, you will see a box below your order total that says Do you have a promo code? Enter the code from your gift certificate or coupon and click Apply. Your order total will be updated to reflect the discount. If you have problems, contact products@apic.org .”Can anyone test that and report back? It seems it always recognises me as logged in somehow!
Thanks
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside,Qld4032
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Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 10:26 AM
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Subject: Re: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”Sorry the link into the email below didnt work correctly:
Try this:
http://webinars.apic.org/session.php?id=14306
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
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Subject: Complimentary APIC webinar on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”[Posted on behalf of ACIPC Secretariat Moderator]
From: Liz Garman [mailto:egarman@apic.org]
Sent: Thursday, 4 September 2014 5:49 AM
Subject: Complimentary webinar for your members on “What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparations”APIC is pleased to share a complimentary webinar on What infection preventionists need to know about Ebola preparationsa topic of relevance to all healthcare professionals. Because of the importance of the topic, APIC invites your members and constituents to take 60 minutes to listen and learn from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts on the Ebola Response.
The recent Ebola virus disease outbreak in West Africa has increased the need for U.S. healthcare facilities to be prepared to handle potential patients with Ebola virus disease.This webinar features a pre-recorded Q & A session on what steps U.S. healthcare facilities can take to prepare for the possibility of caring for a patient with Ebola virus disease. Listen in to expert speakers from the CDC as they outline the key issues.
Meet the Speakers:
Dr. David Kuhar
Healthcare and Worker Safety Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseDr. Tim Uyeki
Clinical Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseDr. Barbara Knust
Epidemiology Team Lead for the CDC Ebola ResponseTo access the webinar, visit the APIC webinar page [http://webinars.apic.org/session.php?id=14306 ] and register for the archived session using the code APICPASS. Please note that the code is case sensitive.
We hope you find this useful.
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Liz
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Oops – the WA document I cited is apparently under review, and shouldn’t be taken as current best practice.
Apologies.
There is obviously a need for more robust and evidenced guidance on this within Australia.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
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Hi Fiona
I have found it very hard to get a definite consensus on this within Australia. This document from Dept of Health in WA is a reasonable starting point for internal discussions in your facility to come to an agreement over what is ‘acceptable’.
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/CircularsNew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID12021
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
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Dear members,
I know that air sampling in a new building is a contentious issue but we are currently undergoing it as part of the commissioning process for new operating theatres and one of the difficulties I face is people asking for the acceptable limit of certain organisms. Aside from fungal organisms I have been unable to find any references to guide me on specific organisms counts.
I would like to hear people’s views on the isolation of skin or environmental flora when doing this sampling – how many CFU would be acceptable per air sample ?
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Hi Fiona
I have found it very hard to get a definite consensus on this within Australia. This document from Dept of Health in WA is a reasonable starting point for internal discussions in your facility to come to an agreement over what is ‘acceptable’.
http://www.health.wa.gov.au/CircularsNew/circular.cfm?Circ_ID12021
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside, Qld 4032
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Dear members,
I know that air sampling in a new building is a contentious issue but we are currently undergoing it as part of the commissioning process for new operating theatres and one of the difficulties I face is people asking for the acceptable limit of certain organisms. Aside from fungal organisms I have been unable to find any references to guide me on specific organisms counts.
I would like to hear people’s views on the isolation of skin or environmental flora when doing this sampling – how many CFU would be acceptable per air sample ?
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Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
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Hi Rita
No questions is a silly question. To not ask one is the silly thing! 🙂
In my experience, the biggest problem with setting appropriate risk mitigation strategies for rehab units is not when they are standalone facilities, but when they are part of an acute facility. This is where the grey areas arise. If you have a rehab unit that shares staff and resources with acute care areas, this is where the specific policies for standalone rehab facilities may not always work best.
It also depends on patient factors in the rehab facility. Does the facility manage patients with complex issues such as large open wounds, central lines, etc, or does the rehab facility not accept this type of patient until these things are considered controlled? This will also make a difference in risk management strategies to reduce the risk of infection transmission to these patients.
Just something to keep in mind when discussing rehab facilities, I think. Like residential care facilities, the line between infection risk to acute facility patients and rehab facility patients is slowly becoming more burred.
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MichaelMichael Wishart
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Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
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Dear colleagues,
This may seem like question from a complete novice. However I am bravely asking it. Do hospitals which are purely for rehabilitation have different infection control policy and procedures from acute hospitals? I know that there will be some differences, but what about managing of patients with MROs, aseptic technique, and other infection control related matters? Is there anybody willing to share policies/procedures for rehabilitation facilities ? Any advice is welcome.
Many thanks in anticipation,
RitaRita Roy
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Hi again,
I also attach for the interest of members some information from the ANZCA in relation to CHG sensitivity – can I ask if others use plain alcohol wipes for IV drug administration or alcohol + CHG wipes?
Thanks!
Rachel……………………………………………………………………………..
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Hobart, 7000Hi all,
I am very interested in input from list subscribers to the issue surrounding use of wipes containing 70% alcohol and 2% CHG to clean the tops of vials prior to injecting or drawing up. Most subscribers would be aware of the adverse events reported in relation to injection of alcoholic CHG into an epidural that has altered practices in relation to insertion and management of epidurals. This concern has resulted; it appears, in a real concern in relation to the use of wipes on any equipment used in the management of epidurals. Please refer to the attached editorial. As the bottles of solution used are presented in a sterile form (sealed sterile packaging) we have recommended that the tops of these vials do not need swabbing prior to use. There do appear, however, to other real concerns relating to the potential for adverse events relating to both epidural and nerve infusions and possible contamination with chlorhexidine residues.
Can I ask if anyone would like to make comment on your approach to this concern?
I flag for those who may not be aware the information provided from the TGA in July 2014 when the TGA investigated a number of reported cases of an unusual infection that were associated with propofol (Ralstonia spp.). As a result of this specific investigation the TGA issued a statement which included the following general information;
“The exterior surfaces of injection vials are not intended to be sterile. Most protective lids do not guarantee sterility of the outer surface of a vial rubber stopper/aluminium crimp seal. This lid is intended to act as a shield for the rubber stopper and to keep dust and other physical contaminants away from it.
Noting this, health professionals are reminded that proper aseptic technique must be strictly followed when administering intravenous injections to a patient. This includes wiping the outer surface of the rubber stopper and its injection site with a suitable disinfectant wipe/swab and allowing it to dry before inserting any device into the vial.http://www.tga.gov.au/safety/alerts-medicine-provive-mct-lct-140707.htm#.U8h3DZSSxQE
As ANTT frameworks recommend the use of alcohol + CHG, any comments or advice pertaining to ANTT and epidural/ nerve infusion management and your organisations/ health service risk management approach would be most appreciated .
Many thanks in advance
Kind regards
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Hi Jane
I have done this in other organisations I have worked in, and to say it was a pain is an understatement! The only real way to ensure you have captured ALL staff is to have a process for requiring them to complete a survey, then following up based on the responses to the survey (eg organising serology, boosters + serology, etc). You really need a good process for this, and a means to ensure ALL staff are captured, and ensure those who don’t initially fill in the survey get hounded until they do. It is very resource intensive and requires great record keeping, so really needs to involve HR from the beginning (to ensure all staff are included).
If you are lucky enough to have a dedicated database which is linked to your HR database for this, it makes it easier, but still resource intensive to get it to the stage of only requiring new staff to be entered.
I have to comment that this is a ‘borderline’ infection control activity, and can take valuable resources away from your infection control program for a significant period of time. It is best to be assertive with your facility executive managers and have them acknowledge the amount of time and resources this will require, and what impact it could have on infection control activities.
I am awaiting a new staff health database here before I undertake this, and will be seeking a lot of data entry assistance. Good luck with however you seek to do this.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside, Qld 4032
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Hi all,
I am trying to get an understanding how other organisations are capturing data to be compliant with National Standard 3.6.1:
– demonstrating maintenance of vaccination status of existing workforce employees
– identifying subsequent additional vaccination requirements for relevant members of the workforceIt is not a problem to get this data on new employees but I’m finding it difficult to find a good way to get the same level of info on existing staff. Any ideas would be very very welcome 🙂
Regards,
Jane Bryant, RN
Acting Infection Control Consultant
Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital
32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, 3002, VIC
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Hi Lyn
We no longer use ‘neutropenic precautions’ for any patient with neutropenia. The rationale for this is that they are more at risk from infection with commensals and their own flora than from others. We do place them in single rooms, and we do advise visitors who have infections not to visit, but no actual extra PPE (apart from what is needed for Standard Precautions of for cytotoxic therapy). We also try to roster staff who care for neutropenic patients to not also care for patients with overt infections during the same shift, where possible.
We have not seen a rise in neutropenic fever or associated infections in this patient group since implementing this strategy.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart
Infection Control Coordinator
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside, Qld 4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
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The question has been raised. Is it best practice to reverse barrier nurse febrile neutropenic patients or not?
Staff have suggested that maybe patients are not getting the best care by being isolated as the patients feel neglected and shut off, our Oncologists feels that once antibiotics are commenced that there is no need to isolate, “standard precautions” is all that’s needed.
I’m interested, what is the current practice out there?
Regards LynLyn Golden
17 Francis Street
Echuca 3564
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