[Thomson, Rachel EA]

Thank you for this update version of the ASUM guidelines Michael. I
note with interest that a number of items remain out of date in relation
to terminology and recommendations pertaining to Infection Prevention &
Control. I note in particular the use of the term “Universal
Precautions” (followed swiftly by the term standard precautions). Also
the direction as to when hands should be “washed” (namely before and
after direct patient contact), strike me as somewhat outdated. Not sure
if there was any IC community engagement review on this document but I
fear not.

Rachel Thomson
Nurse Unit Manager
Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
E: rachel.thomson@dhhs.tas.gov.au

—–Original Message—–
Behalf Of Wishart, Michael

ASUM (Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine) have updated
their Statement on Disinfection of Transducers.

http://www.asum.com.au/site/files/P&S/B2_policy.pdf

The main change from an infection control perspective that I would note
is: “NB: It must be noted that sodium hypochlorite (e.g. Milton) is not
TGA approved for high level disinfection of medical equipment and is not
suitable for use in disinfecting Transducers”.

Finally this guideline comes into line with other disinfection
guidelines for intracavity transducers.

Cheers
Michael

Michael Wishart | GPH – Infection Control Coordinator

GPH – Quality & Safety Unit (Infection Control) | Greenslopes Private
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[Thomson, Rachel EA]

Thank you for this message. I am greatly saddened to hear of Clinton’s
untimely death. He was a valued member of the Infection Control
community. I know he will be sorely missed by all his friends and
colleagues. My personal sympathies are extended to his family at this
difficult time.

With kind regards

Rachel

Rachel Thomson

Nurse Unit Manager

Infection Prevention & Control Unit

Royal Hobart Hospital

E: rachel.thomson@dhhs.tas.gov.au

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Behalf Of GREENOUGH John R (SVHM)

Michael could you please put out the information below on the AICA list

Dear Colleagues ,

It is with great sadness to inform you that Clinton Dunkley passed away
Tuesday 22nd March. Many of you will know Clinton from his work in
Infection Control from his time at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne,
Senior Program Advisor Infection Control Department of Health
Victoria, and more recently the Operations Manager for VICNISS
Coordinating Centre. A funeral service has been booked for 1.15 pm
Monday 28th March at Springvale Crematorium, followed by refreshments.
Please see tomorrows Melbourne newspapers for more details.

John Greenough | Infection Control Consultant

St Vincent’s | 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy VIC 3065

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[Thomson, Rachel EA]

Hi Margaret,

We have used these wipes in our hospital recently for environmental
disinfection following cleaning when we had a patient with C. difficile
infection who reported an allergy to bleach based products. Our
cleaning staff found the wipes quite wet and easy to use in that
respect, the odour from them however was quite acidic (like uncontained
vinegar). They reported a preference to return to the normal bleach
based cleaning agent when possible. We didn’t do anything to assess the
efficacy as such.

Happy to discuss off-line if you wanted to contact our unit next year.

Merry Christmas

Kind regards

Rachel

Rachel Thomson

Nurse Unit Manager

Infection Prevention & Control

B: 6222 8658

E: rachel.thomson@dhhs.tas.gov.au

________________________________

Behalf Of Margaret Davidson

Hi All,

Are any of you using peroxide cleaning solutions or wipes in your
hospitals? What is your experience?

Regards,

Margaret Davidson

CNC Infection Control

Bentley Health Service

Bentley

WA 6108

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[Thomson, Rachel EA]

Hi Wendy,

Our CSD Manager has indicated that this issue has not been seen at the
RHH. Please see an extract of her email below;

We have not experienced this but I have no information of what type of
wrap they use. Also we use plastic trays to transport wrapped items to
prevent such things as rips and holes, especially heavier trays.
Cheers

Carol Barber

Nurse Unit Manager

Central Sterilising Department

Royal Hobart Hospital

GPO Box 1061

Hobart 7001

Email:carol.barber@dhhs.tas.gov.au

Kind regards,
Rachel

Rachel Thomson
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—–Original Message—–
Behalf Of Beckingham, Wendy

Currently at the Canberra Hospital we are experiencing problems related
to the surgical wrap developing small holes and splits.

I am wondering has anyone else had issues around this in their CSD or
Operating Rooms. If any one has had this issue I am wondering f you
would share your solution to resolve this.

Would love to hear from you on this matter

Wendy Beckingham
CNC Infection Control
The Canberra Hospital
pager 50390 or phone 43695

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