[Morris, Sylvia (Health)]

Agree with Michael and Terry,

QLD health document (see attached) is used in SA as a reference for day to day information which is not covered in great detail in AS/NZS4187:2014.

There are also other audit and training tools on that site that are great value. The NSW Centre of Excellence Commission also has a bank of audit tools that may be of use.

I found the old AS/NZS4187:2003 good for specific information on managing sterile stock for staff as well.

Best wishes

Sylvia

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Hi all, would anyone have or direct me to a quick reference guide that gives staff a guide or tips on how to best store sterile stock? Other than what is listed in ASNZS4187

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I have been advised by a committee member that the amendment has been completed and will be published this month, no specific date given.

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Sylvia

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Hi Guys

Has any body heard or seen if the draft has been finalised and released? I can’t seem to find it, but might be still in holiday mode…

It appears also the the NHMRC guidelines release have been delayed, any updates on that please?

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Michelle

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Validation is a complex business and it is easier going with companies that do this on a regular basis for most equipment rather than try and do it in house. Generally the people who are the manufacturers/suppliers of the equipment can provide a validation service. Occasionally people use validation staff from a competitor or companies set up to perform validations.

For simple equipment such as heat sealers and benchtop ultrasonic machines, dryers and these can be validated by commercial products and electrical checks and done primarily in house. However the standards for dryers and ultrasonic cleaners are currently being updated so this may get more complicated.

However validation of a washer disinfector and steam or low temperature sterilisers should be done by people who do this on a regular basis in con junction with staff from the facility. The validation of each type of machinery is different so individual reports are required other than a one report for all.

I don’t believe there is conflict of interest if the correct process is followed and sterilisation services overviews the process. The main issue is being very clear on what is being asked for and planning the process in advance. The company should follow ISO and Australian Standards. It is also critical for validators to work closely with staff and use the instrumentation and sets processed in the facility.

The reports are usually self explanatory and should be accepted and if successful countersigned by both the validator and manager and a copy kept in the CSSD.

Hope this helps.

Best wishes

Sylvia

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Hello brains trust,

I am seeking information about what different organisations do for the performance qualification (PQ) aspect of the annual validation for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices. The standards mention that this can be performed by “suitably trained in-house personnel or a suitably experienced and qualified external contractor.”

So the question is do you do this yourself in house? Or do you contract out?

If you do this in house – would be prepared to share how you report this?

If you contract out – can you share details of the contractor offline please?

I am curious about a contracted service, historically this seems to have been part of the service provided by the equipment supplier. I wonder if this is a conflict of interest? I have also noted that the reports generated by the supplier tend to only focus on the equipment supplied and not on the ‘whole of RMD process’ which is going to be the requirement.

Any assistance is greatly appreciated and information received will be treated confidentially and with respect.

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