Lenora

Whilst you purchased your own equipment for fit testing it may be useful to undertake an independent assessment.

We used http://www.fittest.ie , all staff passed fit testing using one of several types of FFP2 or 3.  In the event that a staff member failed the standard mask, a box of the mask appropriate for them was put aside.

Not sure if this…[Read more]

Lenora

I’ve attached a photo of the poster, hope it comes out ok

A pack of  150 pre-printed posters were delivered from the HSE

Alison

Lenora

The difficulty is the different types of gowns and aprons that have been supplied especially directly from the Far East, these are loosely boxed so the trolley outside the door had had to be used, to avoid the box on the floor. Previously our long sleeve gowns came packed singularly within a holder that can be wall mounted.
The rolls of…[Read more]

The guideline has the document required

Lenora
Regarding the HIQA assessments which I understand have already started, I am concerned that HIQA are undertaking these in person.
With the increasing numbers throughout the country and specifically in Dublin I am concerned about assessors moving from one site to another. Visitors have been stopped in the majority of hospital so why are HIQA…[Read more]

Lenora
The 3 hour reprocessing rule definitely applies to TOE probes
and also to all semi-critical and critical US probes that are processed
using Tristel Trio or Trophon. All are only HLD.
As well as the above, endoscopes that are not put into a drying cabinet
eg ENT Naso-endoscopes should be reprocessed using the 3hour rule.

Kind regards
Alison

Sabrina
I think the first question to ask is what are the non invasive probes used for?
– Are you talking about Sonosite’s for placement of CVC’s in ICU/ OT or IR ?
– Is the probe being used on intact or non intact skin ?
– Is there likely to be contact with body fluids?
According to the HSE guidelines if the probe is used for non intact skin or…[Read more]

Noeleen
Before you do anything you need to check
. What procedures are being done in this room (intraocular injections etc)
Make sure you futureproof the room for any changes to procedures
. Guidance for procedure rooms HBN 26; HBN 10-02,
Health Building Note 11-01: Facilities for primary and community care services
. 12-15/ac/hr…[Read more]

Contact details for individualized isolation stations.
MacMedical will make up to your own requirements/ specifications
Ian McDonald
MacMedical
Galway Technology Centre, Mervue Business Park,Galway
087 773 0096/ 091 704847 /
E-Mail – ian@macmedgrp.com

Contact details for individualized isolation stations.
MacMedical will make up to your own requirements/ specifications
Ian McDonald
MacMedical
Galway Technology Centre, Mervue Business Park,Galway
087 773 0096/ 091 704847 /
E-Mail – ian@macmedgrp.com

Fiona
There is a company that will make holders to your own requirements/ specifications. They exhibited at our conference 2-3yrs ago in City West. I’ve drawn a blank on their name but will try and find it out for you
Alison

Fiona
There is a company that will make holders to your own requirements/ specifications. They exhibited at our conference 2-3yrs ago in City West. I’ve drawn a blank on their name but will try and find it out for you
Alison

Emer
Thanks for all the information about the UV system. I like process, speed and lack of consumables. I understand that the Stella machine is/was available in Ireland it may be something else to look at.
Have you placed your system in a designated area/ room ?
I presume you immerse / wipe first then use the UVC ?
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Emer
Thanks for all the information about the UV system. I like process, speed and lack of consumables. I understand that the Stella machine is/was available in Ireland it may be something else to look at.
Have you placed your system in a designated area/ room ?
I presume you immerse / wipe first then use the UVC ?
Sorry for all the questions,…[Read more]