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Great comment and in line with the Australian Govt waste reduction strategies from last year, we are developing a recycling process to manage this. We also recycle our metal instruments.
Tain Gardiner Clinical Nurse Manager
BN, MPH
Infection Prevention & Management Unit
Top End Health and Hospital Services
Rocklands Drive, Casuarina, NT 0811 PO Box 41326, Casuarina, NT 0811
p… (08) 892 28045 pager # 0239| f… (08) 892 28889 e…Tain.Gardiner@nt.gov.auFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Maree Sommerville
Sent: Tuesday, 4 March 2014 12:34 PM
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Subject: Re: Disposable curtains/screensI have been following the conversation in this thread and would like to raise an issue/question
My organisation is constantly looking at ways to reduce its environmental footprint.
We are a member of the Victorian Green Health Round Table Group, which provides a forum of information sharing for member organisations related to environmental concerns.
One key activity undertaken by this group is comparing waste volumes generated with the goal to reduce.
One of the major changes in providing health services since I began nursing (which was a good few years ago) is the increasing use of disposable items; from kimguard wraps, surgical drapes, suction tubing, endotracheal tubes, and surgical glovesthe list goes on.
Some of these are absolutely no-brainers when it comes to rationale.
Disposable curtains are large and take up a lot of space in a bin, hence in landfill, prior to breaking down.
How do organisations who use disposable curtains weigh up this issue in contrast to the infection control risk related to privacy screens?Maree Sommerville
Infection Control Coordinator
Mercy Hospital for Women
Heidelberg
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Denyer, Vicki
Sent: Tuesday, 4 March 2014 12:23 PM
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Subject: Disposable curtains/screensHi All,
Have a small issue Disposable curtains/screens!
Would appreciate feedback from areas that are using the disposable curtain/screens in their facilities
The issue is around cost of linen vs disposable curtains/screens.
We have trialed & like what we have but those who watch the pennies are questioning their use.
Originally we brought them into our ED because the poor terminal cleaning staff were frantic with attending the cleaning ( which involves the replacement of curtains).
The NUM of ED was indicating at this particular incident -that there were three ambulances waiting to off load patients onto ED beds which were being held up by the terminal cleaning required.Amongst other actions taken regarding this issue in ED-was the implementation of the disposable curtains.
Now the question being asked is who else in other health areas has disposable curtains/screens & where are they ( ie high risk areas).
Much appreciate any assistance with this.
Thank you
Vicki Denyer
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Lismore Base Hospital
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Hi Vicki
We have implemented them hospital wide, for more WH&S purposes. They have been in place for at least 18/12 now.
Great feedback, there was a cost savings strategy developed initially. But not by this unit, it was driven by housekeeping.
RegardsTain Gardiner Clinical Nurse Manager
BN, MPH
Infection Prevention & Management Unit
Top End Health and Hospital Services
Rocklands Drive, Casuarina, NT 0811 PO Box 41326, Casuarina, NT 0811
p… (08) 892 28045 pager # 0239| f… (08) 892 28889 e…Tain.Gardiner@nt.gov.auHi Vicki,
It was a passion by the Managers who had seen them in use elsewhere. Others who now want them have seen them in ICU / EC and want them as well.
Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076Thank you Fiona, sorry to annoy but could you tell me why trialling in ICU & ED?
Vicki Denyer
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Lismore Base Hospital
Tel 02 6620 2385 | vicki.denyer@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au[cid:image001.png@01CF37A8.98F5E940]
Hi Vicki,
We are currently trialling in the ICU and EC dept. Many other areas have expressed a desire to also use them (as they look so good), but as yet the trial sites have not been extended.
Kind regards,Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076Hi All,
Have a small issue – Disposable curtains/screens!
Would appreciate feedback from areas that are using the disposable curtain/screens in their facilities
The issue is around cost of linen vs disposable curtains/screens.
We have trialed & like what we have but those who watch the pennies are questioning their use.
Originally we brought them into our ED because the poor terminal cleaning staff were frantic with attending the cleaning ( which involves the replacement of curtains).
The NUM of ED was indicating at this particular incident -that there were three ambulances waiting to off load patients onto ED beds which were being held up by the terminal cleaning required.Amongst other actions taken regarding this issue in ED-was the implementation of the disposable curtains.
Now the question being asked is who else in other health areas has disposable curtains/screens & where are they ( ie high risk areas).
Much appreciate any assistance with this.
Thank you
Vicki Denyer
Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention & Control Unit
Lismore Base Hospital
Tel 02 6620 2385 | vicki.denyer@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au[cid:image001.png@01CF37A4.8C44D840]
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Morning everyone
We have the same issue across the board, we have recently incorporated into our uniform policy that these pouches are to be treated like the uniform and be laundered daily.
I doubt that happens, but it is in writing.Tain Gardiner
Royal Darwin Hospital—–Original Message—–
Dear colleagues,
Many nurses carry pouches (or bumbags for want of a better word) which hold their scissors, pens, tape,and even a mobile phone during a shift. I feel that these bumbags are a source of infection and the nurses should not be carrying these around. However I have faced stiff opposition when trying to stop this practice. Have you had a similar experience in your hospitals and what are your thoughts on this?
RitaCNC Infection Control | Hornsby & Ku-ring-gai Health Service
Palmerston Road,
Tel 02 9477 9232 | Pager 52533|
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