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This is the observation form we currently use for PIVC care.Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
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75 Kangan Drive Berwick VIC 3806| PO Box 101 Berwick VIC 3806
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My thoughts exactly!
Thanks for the information- Will be interested to see the results of the study.
Cheers
Kind regards
Yana Albrey
RN, BNurs, PGCert Clinical Nursing,
PGCert Infection Prevention & Control
CICP-AClinical Nurse Manager
Infection Prevention & Control
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals| Top End RegionNorthern Territory Government
Floor 1, Building 1, 105 Rocklands Drive, Tiwi
GPO Box 41326, Casuarina, NT PostcodeT. 08 892 28428
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Hi Yana
A great example of a good PIVC documentation tool can be found on AVATARs website.
I-DECIDED assessment and decision tool (avatargroup.org.au)
We were part of the original trial of this tool (soon to be published study results), and while it is more paperwork for staff to complete, the results in improvement in outcomes for patients is well worth it.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart | Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
St Vincents Private Hospital Northside | 627 Rode Road CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
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Good Morning All
I am interested in examples of forms in use at other sites to document PIVC care. I am looking for ways to improve compliance with recording of daily device assessment and insertion and removal details. Currently this is recorded on the back of the observation chart however there are some barriers to compliance with this.
Happy to be contacted directly.
Cheers
Kind regards
Yana Albrey
RN, BNurs, PGCert Clinical Nursing,
PGCert Infection Prevention & Control
CICP-AClinical Nurse Manager
Infection Prevention & Control
Royal Darwin and Palmerston Hospitals| Top End RegionNorthern Territory Government
Floor 1, Building 1, 105 Rocklands Drive, Tiwi
GPO Box 41326, Casuarina, NT PostcodeT. 08 892 28428
Mob. 0459 899 037
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HI there
Theres an exemption form from AIR (attached)Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
T: (03) 8784 5004 | M: 0425 767 229 | F: | E: Susan.Marquez@sjog.org.au
75 Kangan Drive Berwick VIC 3806| PO Box 101 Berwick VIC 3806
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Helen Roberts
Sent: Wednesday, 17 November 2021 5:08 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Exemption form for vaccinationAfternoon everyone,
I need to design an exemption form (that can be uploaded digitally) for the Covid 19 vaccination.
I was wondering if anyone has one that they could share so I get some ideas.
Greatly appreciated,
HelenHelen Roberts
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Hello not routinely, but we do when we are faced with difficult verifications!
Its easier using Medicare #s, being a unique identifier as you know, there are many ways people
have their names registered in there.We have also used AIR privileges to upload recognised overseas COVID-19 vaccines.
Additionally, as we run a PHU Vaccine Hub onsite, we use AIR to check clients 1st doses given elsewhere
if required.Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
T: (03) 8784 5004 | M: 0425 767 229 | F: | E: Susan.Marquez@sjog.org.au
75 Kangan Drive Berwick VIC 3806| PO Box 101 Berwick VIC 3806
http://www.sjog.org.au/berwick | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook[cid:image002.png@01D7CBFB.5B7E1B60]
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.Hi all are you routinely accessing AIR for staffs COVID vaccination status?
Thanks JennyJenny McCarthy
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a | 286 Maryvale Road, Morwell, VIC 3840http://www.maryvaleph.com.au
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YES, Jenny we do ask that question, and document accordingly 🙂
Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
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75 Kangan Drive Berwick VIC 3806| PO Box 101 Berwick VIC 3806
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.Hi all
I was wondering if you are routinely asking your patients on admission if they have been COVID vaccinated?
Thanks
JennyJenny McCarthy
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Hello Cate,
Last year (2020 COVID-19 year!) this was discussed at higher organisational level in our workplace.
It was deemed an OH&S portfolio, in terms of WorkSafe requirements and compliance.In fact , fit-testing are performed by the likes of occupational hygienist with specialist training on this
discipline. Its a comprehensive OH&S scope, which comes under the Respiratory Protection Program
(i.e. sourcing of PAPRs) particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.Fit-testing is actually done in other industries, including construction.
Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
T: (03) 8784 5004 | M: 0425 767 229 | F: | E: Susan.Marquez@sjog.org.au
75 Kangan Drive Berwick VIC 3806| PO Box 101 Berwick VIC 3806
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.HI everyone
Could you advise if Respiratory Protection Fit Testing programs are managed by the Infection Prevention and Control team in your organisation.
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
cate.coffey@nt.gov.aut. 08 8951 7737
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Hi ALL;
This is the process that we do for our major orthopaedic arthroplasty, with a consumer-focus prep letter then
a HCW-friendly resource on the day of the surgery. A package really to minimise skin flora (at this stage); weve
not yet gone as far as screening for MRSA colonisation.Hope this may be of help to you,
Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
T: (03) 8784 5004 | M: 0425 767 229 | F: | E: Susan.Marquez@sjog.org.au
75 Kangan Drive Berwick VIC 3806| PO Box 101 Berwick VIC 3806
http://www.sjog.org.au/berwick | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook[cid:image002.png@01D720CB.1A8A4C40]
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community.
We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Wednesday, 24 March 2021 3:45 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Orthopaedic pre-op skin prep on wards pre theatreIts applied to all patients regardless.
We do undertake a decolonisation regime for know MRSA patients and their treatment is longer 5 days plus nasal cream.Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Specialty Medicine 2 RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
t: +61 8 7074 2810 (RAH) 8222 7588 (TQEH)| M: 0466 379 821|e:marija.juraja@sa.gov.au |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer | University of South Australia | Horizon Hospital and Health Service
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Deanne Feijen
Sent: Wednesday, 24 March 2021 12:42 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Orthopaedic pre-op skin prep on wards pre theatreHi Marija,
Do you also apply this regime to patients with MRSA history or does it differ?
Kind regards,
Infection Control Clinical Nurse
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Deanne
Feijen
Infection Control Coordinator
Stirling Hospital
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Stirling
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5152
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08 8339 0200
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deanne@stirlinghospital.org.au
http://www.stirlinghospital.org.au/
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Monday, 22 March 2021 1:36 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Orthopaedic pre-op skin prep on wards pre theatreHi Liz,
We only undertake perioperative antiseptic body wash the day before and the day of surgery.
Skin prep is undertaken in theatre with 2% chlorhexidine and 70% alcohol at the time of surgery.Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Specialty Medicine 2 RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
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Adjunct Clinical Lecturer | University of South Australia | Horizon Hospital and Health Service
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of VANDERLINDE, Liz
Sent: Monday, 22 March 2021 9:11 AM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Orthopaedic pre-op skin prep on wards pre theatreHello Everyone
Can those who undertake orthopaedic surgery tell me whether you currently undertake Orthopaedic pre-op skin prep on wards pre theatre. Apparently our sterile drape supplies are restricted.
I was under the impression that this an older discarded practice other than pre-op shower and that skin prep is only conducted immediately pre-op.
Would appreciate your inputWith Thanks
Liz Vanderlinde
Infection Prevention Control Co-ordinator
North West Private Hospital
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Brickport Road, Burnie TAS 7320, Australia
T +61 3 6432 6005 F +61 3 6431 5766
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Theres also the one-liner from the DoH (Coronavirus: Environmental Cleaning ) document,
as attached, on page 3! However, no evidence quoted.Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
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Hi Glenys
Please see attached information re information for care workers in covid. This document includes information around car air conditioning which might be of some help to your question.
RegardsFelicity Hill
Quality and Compliance ManagerLevel 2 Century Corporate Centre,
62 Norwest Boulevard, Norwest NSW 2153
PO Box 284, Castle Hill NSW 1765
T: 0417048794E: felicity.hill@anglicare.org.au
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Hi All,
What is the evidence for car AC on fresh air or recycled?
None that I have seen in terms of COVID-19 transmission but happy to be corrected.
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
P.O. Box 6385
Melbourne
Australia, 3004
M: +61 404816434
E: infexion@ozemail.com.auHi Cate,
If they drive with ac on fresh air, have their surgical mask on and just roll the window down for the test and back up when finished and go.
I know we have told patients to sit in the back of the car, surgical mask on with the window open, driver side window open and the AC on fresh air (which works okay on normal days, chilly for winter and not tolerable on a hot day). Allows for airflow through the car when driving.
Its more important that the staff are wearing the correct PPE and distance when undertaking the testing. Plus their exposure time is significantly short.Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Specialty Medicine 2 RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
t: +61 8 7074 2810 (RAH) 8222 7588 (TQEH)| M: 0466 379 821|e:marija.juraja@sa.gov.au |
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer | University of South Australia | Horizon Hospital and Health Service
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Nurses and midwives: clean care is in your handsHI everyone
Could you let me know what advice you give to members of the public waiting in their car for a COVID-19 test? Do you advise them to have windows up with A/C on fresh air or recycled air? The temp has been in the 40s here so A/C is essential.
There seems to be 2 differing opinions. Our policy when transporting patients with active TB apart from PPE is to drive with windows down if possible and A/C on fresh air. I support windows up with COVID-19 but am confused about the A/C on recycled.
Any thoughts on his big pressing issue- ha ha
Regards
Cate 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
cate.coffey@nt.gov.aut. 08 8951 7737
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Hi Annette,
When we terminally cleaned our cohort COVID ward last month, we did 10 random surface
swabs as a quality activity. It also reassured many staff that we can beat the virus with
diligent environmental cleaning, amongst other things!Our in-house pathology (Aust. Clinical Lab.) assisted this with us. Of course, we discussed this
first with their Area Manager so that she can proactively follow-through with the specimen
as they arrived in their laboratory.Susan Marquez | Infection Control Coordinator
St John of God Berwick Hospital
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion On Behalf Of Annette Lenarz
Sent: Thursday, 24 September 2020 6:09 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Environmental swab alalysisHi everyone.
We’re looking for labs that will analyse environmental swabs for the presence (and ideally numbers) of any pathogens on surfaces.
We’d like to implement this as part of our infection control auditing.
Does anyone know of any labs that will do this for private clinics?
I’ve searched the internet and spoken to some other healthcare providers, but have not had much luck so far.
Thanks!Kind regards,
Annette Lenarz
Practice Manager
Acu-ease
Subiaco WA
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