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Hi all,
We were having problems with our bleach products (smell, correct measurement and two step cleaning). We now use a combined detergent and chlorine product called Chlorclean. This delivers 1000ppm of chlorine for our MRO cleaning and has eliminated some of the OH&S issues we were experiencing with our previous bleach product. As a combined product, it also eliminates the two or three step clean. We found staff were getting confused about which MRO needed which type of products so all of our MRO rooms/equipment are cleaned with Chlorclean. Also very useful for C. diff and gastro outbreaks.
SuzanneSuzanne Alexander
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Management and Control Service
PO Box 21, Warrawong, NSW 2502
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Hi all.
We have moved to a product called Viraclean. It is a disinfectant (active ingredient alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride). We use this for our 2 step clean on the beds, furniture, and fixtures. Cleaning staff find it easier to use as less fumes. It is rated as “green” meaning non hazardous. We don’t measure fumes.
We use a bleach product on the floor. We wait until it is dry to put someone in the room, but we don’t measure fumes here either. As it is not used on everything, the fumes tend to not be noticed.
Should we be measuring fumes? I have not come across this before in my limited experience.
Thanks.
Sandi Millington.
Available Mon, Tue and Thur.Acting Regional Infection Control CN.
Geraldton Hospital. 99562437.
Sandi.Millington@health.wa.gov.au
________________________________Hi Nicky
The problem with bleach solutions and some other disinfectants is that essentially one has to commit to a triple clean – neutral detergent to remove soil, bleach step and then wash to remove bleach residue. This makes the terminal room cleaning process interminable!
I think the way ahead is really to look at single step detergent and disinfectant products that do not leave any harmful residue.
As an aside, I think it is definitely time for us to endorse the original 2007 CDC formulation of Isolation and Standard precautions which specifies that all near patient touch surfaces (including bathrooms and toilets etc) should be cleaned AND disinfected routinely. The current wording in the Aust guidelines is very wishy washy (so to speak!). The days when adequate assurance of no env danger could be gained by an inspection for visible cleanliness are well and truly over. We know well that a contaminated environment creates a significant risk for all patients and we should act to reduce this risk in a generic way, especially in acute care facilities. We have no way of effectively partitioning patients in to MRO colonised or not etc.
Kind regards
JohnInfectious Diseases Physician and Microbiologist, Hunter New England Health, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle Conjoint Associate Professor, University of Newcastle Tel 61 2 49214444, Fax 61 2 49214440, Mobile 0428
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Hi Maree,
We have been using Microfibre products for several years now. If you would like to discuss the product with our Hotel services manager, she would be happy to share how it has worked in our site. Her name is Sonja Mathiasen on 02 4223 8068.
Suzanne
Suzanne AlexanderClinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Management and Control Service
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Sent: Monday, 5 March 2012 11:34 AM
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Subject: Microfibre cleaning clothThe Environmental Services Team at MHW is keen to trial Microfibre cleaning cloths in clinical areas.
Do any other services use these cloths and if so how were they implemented?Maree Sommerville
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Mercy Hospital for Women
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Hi all,
I just cut and paste the title and put it into Google. Also worked on the AICA website link.
Suzanne
Suzanne AlexanderClinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Management and Control Service
PO Box 21, Warrawong, NSW 2502
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Hi Teresa, same here. None of the pages even have clickable links! Apart from the AICA and that won’t open. Annoying!! Let me know if you figure it out!
Cheers,
Helen.Helen Scott
Infection Control Co-ordinator &
Acute Pain Service Co-ordinator
Nepean Private Hospital
Penrith, NSW.
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>>> On 28/11/2011 at 11:08 am, in message , Teresa Lewis wrote:
Dear All
This sounds fantastic, can’t wait to see it.
Have tried to access the video on all the below links and I cannot access it – perhaps the work computers will not allow me, I will try this evening at home.
Thanks for the tip
TeresaTeresa Lewis
“Infection Prevention is Everyone’s
Business”
Infection Control/Prevention
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Newcastle Private Hospital
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>>> Glenys Harrington 26/11/2011 12:55 pm >>>
Dear All,To support infection control professionals in their infection prevention and control initiatives the Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association (VICPA) has developed a storytelling video with the assistance and support of a family who share their experience and the impact that acquiring a hospital associated infection has had on their lives.
The video was launched at The 5th International Congress of the Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control (APSIC), 8-11 November 2011, Melbourne, Australia
and we include a link to the abstract: http://www.apsic2011.com/abstract/223.aspThe VICPA Video Project Team would like to share the video with the infection control community. The team request that if you display the video on your hospital web page (intranet or internet) or in your infection control educational material that the title of the video and VICPA acknowledgement as outlined below be included:
Glen’s Story
How Hospital Associated Infections Can Impact on a Person’s Life and Family.
Produced by The Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association (VICPA)The video can be accessed at the following web pages and links.
Australian Infection Control Association(AICA) – home page
http://www.aica.org.au/
Hand Hygiene Australia(HHA) – video files
http://www.hha.org.au/ForHealthcareWorkers/education.aspx#VideoFiles
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) – Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI)
http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/PriorityProgram-03
RegardsGlenys Harrington
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Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)PO Box 5202
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Victoria, 3206
Australia
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Hi Lincoln,
I cover Community Health in my role and am happy to share ideas.
Suzanne
Suzanne AlexanderInfection Prevention and Control CNC
Port Kembla, Coledale, Bulli hospitals and Community Health—–Original Message—–
I am seeking to find practitioners or groups that have a central focus on Community Care or Primary care.
I would like to be able to exchange ideas on policy development, risk, audit and education in this often diverse setting.Lincoln Fowler
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