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Hi Cindy

We have migrated to UV technology to address the issue of ‘disinfecting’ all
those things that would be nigh on impossible to otherwise address. Pockets
are among these – we certainly could not effectively address trouser pockets
given they are cleaned in environments beyond our control.

Kind regards

David

David Mallyon-Potter

In capacity as Clinical & Operational Risk Manager – Sarina Aged Care Ltd

Joffe (she/her/hers)
pockets and IPC risks

Hi,

Any information or assistance regarding the use of a “nurse pocket” to
assist staff with holding pens, keys, phones etc. The broader question, if
these are not approved for use right now, is what is the alternative for
staff carrying items such as access passes, keys, work phones etc. Not sure
we want staff using actual pant pockets, this would be a greater infection
risk, would it?

The ones in question, are pictured below and are not wipeable.

Any solutions or a different brand that is wipeable would be appreciated.

Thank you for your assistance.

Kind Regards,

Cindy

Cindy Joffe (she/her/hers)

General Manager – Quality

Quality & Innovation

619 St. Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria 3004

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Hi Derrick

Notwithstanding the relevant Australian Standards applicable to laundry, in
mental health you face similar challenges to those of us working in the Aged
Care sector. In AC its all about choice, that includes having provision for
residents to be able to complete their laundry where they have the capacity
– we simply can’t say “you have no choice, you have to use our service” –
same issue comes to the fore when families decide they are going to do their
relatives laundry – how on earth would we control how ‘clean’ their machine
is, or what they do between loads.

There are products on the market that facilitate the cleaning of washing,
but I am not aware of any Australian standard or documented process that
would address trying to ‘normalise’ things for those who can do them during
a pandemic – the pandemic is something we hope will be a once in a lifetime
experience.

With residents I am lucky enough to care for there have been no issues to
date – but I would hate to think the solution is an institutional one,
thereby taking away more independence, which I believe would equally apply
in a mental health setting.

At the end of the day the approach I take is a risk based one and go from
there. At this point in time, no COVID in the locale – in fact nothing for
the last 5 months, so likelihood is way down on the scale – RESULT – Risk
managed, happy residents.

Hope this helps

Regards

David

David Mallyon-Potter
Clinical and Operational Risk Manager

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hospital setting

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has a policy/procedure/guidelines for washing
machines in their facilities?

We have a few domestic machines in our mental health wards for patient use.
It has been brought to our attention that there are concerns of cross
infections as these are domestic machines and the requirements for cleaning
of machines in between patient uses.

Is there any guidelines on this? Any standard that dictate that we need to
use commercial machines instead with a specific heat setting to avoid cross
infections?

And cleaning in between patients? This will include the dryers.

We have been asked to produce a guideline for our wards to address this and
any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Best regards,

Derrick Hor
A/CN
Armadale Health Service
WA
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—— Original Message ——
Hi all
Yes you are required to continue this in aged care facilities and
commission assessors are continuing to request documentation evidence
regarding the same
Regards
Fleur hannen
Critical success solutions
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On 17 Oct 2020, at 12:12, Yan Tong wrote:

YesAnglicare Brain King Gardens still checks staff temp and
COVID questions before entering our facility

Best regards,

Yan Tong
CareCoordinator
Brian King Gardens
Hilliard Drive, Castle Hill NSW 2154
PO Box 284, Castle Hill NSW 1765
T:(02) 88201990F:(02) 88201991

From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion on behalf
of Huixin Liao (South Western Sydney LHD)

Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:35
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Covid screening question

Hi Vicki,
Yes, SWSLHD Primary and Community Health Service still checks
staff temperature and COVID questions before entering our facilities.

Regards,

Serina Liao

CNC | Infection Prevention

Primary and Community Health

On 17 Oct 2020, at 7:06 am, Vicki Denyer (Northern NSW
LHD) wrote:

Hi All,

Have been asked ( my boss) to inquire if healthcare facilities in NSWare still attending temperature checks on staff entering the facility
before commencing work

Many thanks

Vicki

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Clinical Nurse Consultant | Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Control Unit Lismore Base Hospital
‘ 02 6620 2385 Fax: 02 66 202287 Mobile: 0428215562
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