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Good morning Cate and Rita,
It would be best to discuss with the ID Team the reason for requesting isolation due to the nature of Acinetobacter and its ability to become resistant quickly. The person might have been treated with broad spectrum antimicrobials adding to the risk.
Acinetobacter has been associated with many outbreaks in ICUs across the world and is very hard to eradicate once in a unit.Kind regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
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Hi Cate,
Unless it is an MRAB, we manage with standard precautions even in ICU. Perhaps you might ask the Intensivist his reasons for isolating? Often they just see Acinetobacter baumanii and isolate without realising it’s not multiresistant? (Apologies if you’ve already done that).
Regards,
Rita
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Control
Hornsby Ku ring gai Health Service, Palmerston Road, Hornsby NSW 2076
Tel (02) 94856581 | Rita.Roy@health.nsw.gov.au
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HI everyone
ID team have just recommended that we isolate in contact precautions an ICU patient with a sensitive Acinetobacter Baumannii in his sputum . Currently we only isolate and used contact transmission based precautions for multi resistant Acinetobacter Species.
The NHMRC guidelines do not include this pathogen in Section 6.4 Type and duration of precautions for specific infections and conditions .Until now we have always managed this pathogen using standard precautions when it is sensitive and in contact precautions when resistant.
Can you let you how you manage patients with this pathogen in your hospital? Do you include this pathogen in your transmission based precautions guidelines?
RegardsCate Coffey
RN BaAScN MPH&TM Grad Cert Infection Control Nursing
Clinical Nurse ManagerCentral Australia Health Service
Department of Health
Northern Territory GovernmentInfection Prevention and Control Unit
Alice Springs Hospital
PO Box 2234, Alice Springs, NT 0871
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Good morning Marsha,
There was a webinar held by ACSA yesterday regarding the vaccination roll-out
Apparently the Commonwealth will send information on the vaccine as well as a consent form through, not sure when this will be available yet.Kind regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
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Residential Aged Care Support ServicesM 0418 866 816 | E MSenekal@wmq.org.au | http://www.wmq.org.au
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Hi AllI’m just wondering if anyone has any further information about the COVID vaccination roll out in Aust, does anyone have a consent form also wanting to educate staff and residents if anyone has any helpful material?
Warm Regards,
Marsha Blackbell
Clinical Nurse Educatorp. 02 6582 8955| f. 02 6584 5062
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Hi All,
I have found the stainless steel bins hard to keep clean – leaving marks and starting to rust due to regular cleaning and disinfecting.
The plastic peddle bins are easier to keep clean and the better quality (more expensive) brands last longer and are more sturdy.Warm regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
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Residential Aged Care Support ServicesM 0418 866 816 | E MSenekal@wmq.org.au | http://www.wmq.org.au
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Hi all,In our last independent infection control audit it was requested that we maintained stainless steel peddle bins to maintain effective infection control.
Megan Graham
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1 Beacon Avenue Bindaree Lodge – Boyne Island QLD 4680Thankyou Helen,
I don’t understand why Accreditation auditors are going on about pedal bins then??
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Hi all
We experienced the exact same dilemma through multiple outbreaks, but finally settled on the no lid option during outbreaks. This allows for safe and effective disposal of PPE without having to touch and contaminate the lid. Pedal bins inevitably break fairly easily and the damaged lid becomes a source of contamination very quickly and for this reason we have moved away from them.
We used a variety of garden bins (large/sturdy/easy to clean) from Bunnings!
We were supported and advised by all agencies in Victoria (VACRC, PHU, ADF, Auzmat and Aspen Medical) to pursue this option.Kind regards,
Helen Finlay
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Hi would anyone have any information on the types of bins suitable for discarding of PPE. I have looked at many infection control guides but none mention types of bins.
As a small facility with limited resources we have generally used bins with a swing lid ( then the lids go missing!) though this way rubbish is easier to discard! and we also have pedal operated bins but I find their life is short in comparison to the cost!.
Auditors from the Accreditation Agency have said best practice was the use of pedal bin. Infection control officers who audited my facility from the local health district told me bins with no lids was better but have not been able to provide written evidence either. While doing the Foundations course one of the film clips produced by the Tasmanian Government showed PPE being discarded into a bin without a lid. Does that mean for training its ok but in other situations it’s not??Looking forward to any replies.
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Hi Monika,
There are specific guidelines available on the Australian Governments website.
Surgical masks are only required when a person is symptomatic, and in such a case the person will not be allowed to enter the facility. Other precautions should be in place to try and prevent cross contamination, such as social distancing, screening questions and taking temperatures before entry.
For more information:
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/04/coronavirus-covid-19-information-on-the-use-of-surgical-masks_0.pdf
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/05/coronavirus-covid-19-when-to-use-personal-protective-equipment-in-aged-care.pdfKind regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Consultant
Residential Aged Care Support ServicesM 0418 866 816 | E MSenekal@wmq.org.au | http://www.wmq.org.au
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Hi all,I need some advice on PPE required by un-vaccinated visitor (due to medical condition) entering into age-care facility during FLU season. Do they require mask ???
Thank you,
RegardsMonika Mehta
Clinical Resource Officer
Residential Care by Montefiore
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Good morning Sarah,
This link will take you to the Federal Governments website, where the information is. I have copied and paste the info from the website below
Aged care workers
For aged care workers, these rules also apply:
from 1 May, you must have your influenza vaccination to work in or visit an aged care facility
if you’re a residential aged care worker, you must not go to work if you have a fever or symptoms of a respiratory illnessKind regards
MarlizeMarlize Senekal
Infection Prevention and Control Clinical Nurse Consultant
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Is anyone aware of any written/documented material to enforce the mandatory influenza vaccinations for health care workers in residential aged care facilities in Victoria?
Any help would be much appreciated.Kind regards,
Sarah Bulzomi
Infection Control Officer (Wednesdays)Robinvale District Health Services
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