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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
Teresa
Teresa Lewis
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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), 811 November 2011,
Melbourne, Australia
and we include a link to the abstract:
http://www.apsic2011.com/abstract/223.asp
The 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:
Glens Story
How Hospital Associated Infections Can Impact on a Persons 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-03Regards
Glenys Harrington
VICPA Video Project Team Coordinator
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Hi Nicky
I think you will find that everyone has some form of door sign that
they use.
The question of patient confidentiality was more what I was interested
in.
I believe the signs are necessary to alert all care givers and visitors
of additional precautions that must be taken. No where on the sign is it
stated what the patient’s condition is, so I believe there is no breach
of patient confidentiality at all.
As a matter of fact I think it is a matter of competency,
professionalism and respect for the patient and others in our care.
Obviously, it goes unsaid that communication with the patient and the
family must take place so that they are on the same page as the staff
and that they understand the reasons why we are doing what we are
doing.
We have designed our own PPE station which sits on the hand rail
outside the patient room and a door sign is definitely utilised here at
NPH.
Warm regards
Teresa
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>>> Anita Lovegrove 15/11/2011
10:18 am >>>Hi Nicky,
We also use a laminated colour sign (photographic to address language
issues) to demonstrate PPE required to enter the room. The reverse side
also has a quick guide for nursing staff re waste, linen, cleaning etc
(addresses casual staff issues).
A trolley with PPE is outside the entrance to the room.
Regards,
Anita
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Hi All
We here at Newcastle Private also support the practice outlined by Helen Scott.
My question is..what if the line is not disconnected and remains added into the main line….How often should it be changed?
Should it be every after every antibiotic administration, every 24 hrs, every 72 hrs? This is when the line is an “add a line” and is not disconnected after the antibiotic has run through.
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>>> Beth Bint 18/09/2011 4:12 pm >>>
Hi WendyHere at Wollongong Hospital we support the practice outlined by Helen Scott at the Nepean Hospital.
Another risk factor that needs to be consider when lines are disconnected is the risk of these lines being reconnected to the wrong patient. Although this represents a low risk of blood borne pathogen transmission, it is not now risk, and can lead to unnecessary anxiety for all those involved.
Beth Bint
CNC Infeciton Prevention and Control
The Wollongong Hosptal, NSW________________________________
Good morning
Our question is: does anyone have a policy on when to change IV lines that are used for antibiotics and then left to hang disconnected by the patients bed side?
Would love to hear from you if you do.
Wendy Beckingham
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Dear Lyn
The Trophen system is very good and yes there is data to back them up.
Look them up on http://www.trophon.com.au
I cannot remember the name of the Rep- but very helpful and she will send you all the data.
Good luck.
Teresa
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>>> “Lyn A. Golden” 27/07/2011 9:29 am >>>
We currently use OPA in a GUS system to process semi critical intra cavity ultrasound probes: Radiology department would like to change to a system that uses nebulised hydrogen peroxide.-Nanosonics Trophen EPR
Does anyone have any comments? Have you used H2O2 as a disinfectant? Is there proof of disinfection by aerosoled particles?Cheers Lyn
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Hello everyone
I would like to know what the practice is in other facilities for skin preparation prior to blood collection, especially prior to collection of blood for blood cultures?
I believe best practice is to prep skin with 70%alcohol + 2% chlorhexidine, am I correct in this?
Yet I find that the practice of most blood collectors is to use just 70% alcohol. And I note that as much education I give to them re-the 5 Moments, their habits are very difficult to change.
They are performing a procedure which involves great risk of contamination to the patient yet, it appears that all staff do their own thing re-technique and sequence of doing things and glove use.
It also seems that as soon as I have trained someone in the correct technique in regards to hand hygiene they are then moved to another location and I need to start all over again. Some of the staff feel that they have been doing the same job for 20 years and don’t feel there is need to change anything.
Has anyone had any success in involving the pathology/ blood collecting staff in the ownership of prevention of infection? If you have, could you please share how you have done it.
Thanks, hope you all have a great day.
PS. (Sorry if this is a dumb query)
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Hi Cath
I also went home last night and accessed the site. What a brilliant and powerful tool.
I will definitely by showing/sharing it to/with our staff any opportunity I get. The only issue will be encouraging them to spend the time to access the site and do the role playing as one of the key parties in the scenario.
Thank you for sharing the site with us.
Teresa
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>>> “Chard, Colette” 17/05/2011 6:51 am >>>
Hi Cath,
I have just watched the first video at the start what a powerful and moving video, I feel sure it will be watched by many nurses in Australia I for one will ensure my colleagues know about this is. Thank you
Kind regards
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Through my position on the APIC Board I learnt today of a new, innovative interactive online training initiative launched by the US Dept of Health and Human Services and developed collaboratively with experts from CDC and APIC. Whilst its content will no doubt be designed to target a North American audience I suspect it will have substantial application here in Australia where our problems and efforts at prevention are often similar. Lynda Greene, an APIC member and seasoned ICP was a key contributor to this process and will have ensured that its content remains valid to our field. The training materials and other useful resources are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ash/initiatives/hai/training/
Please feel free to use and promote this resource to any of your colleagues who may benefit from or be inspired by it.
Regards
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Hello Pauline
I was of the understanding we should be using small containers of any
solution – single patient use portions and what doesn’t get used is
discarded.
That is what we do here, but I don’t know if there is a recommended
time they can be left open. Sorry.
Cheers
Teresa
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>>> Pauline Bass
22/12/2010 12:55 pm >>>
HiJust wondering if anyone has any guidelines regarding the length of
time bottles of 0.5% Chlorhexidine in 70% Alcohol should remain open
for, before being discarded.There are no specific recommendations from the manufacturer.
Regards
Pauline
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