[MARTIN, Rhea]

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Rhea Martin

Manager Infection Control Team

Austin Health

Studley Rd., Heidelberg

Victoria, Australia 3084

Phone 9496 5801

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Behalf Of PALMBY Samantha

We are currently reviewing our Negative ventilation room policy.

According to the Victorian Department of Health Guidelines for the
classification and design of isolation rooms in health care facilities
2007, section 5.8 states:

“When a room is occupied, smoke tests should be carried out monthly in
addition to continuous electronic monitoring of room pressure, and daily
monitoring and documentation of room and anteroom pressures by nursing
staff. When a room is not occupied, room pressure should be checked
monthly.”

At St Vincent’s we do not currently perform monthly smoke testing, and
are wondering if anyone routinely performs this.

Thanks,

Samantha

Samantha Palmby | Infection Control Consultant

St Vincent’s | 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy VIC 3065

t: +61 3 9288 4063 | f: +61 3 9288 4068 | http://www.svhm.org.au

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Samantha Palmby | Infection Control Consultant

St Vincent’s | 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy VIC 3065

t: +61 3 9288 4063 | f: +61 3 9288 4068 | http://www.svhm.org.au

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