@marykutty
Active 2 days, 10 hours agoMarykutty
-
Alison Maguinness replied to the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoNoeleen
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] -
Noeleen Hallahan started the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoHi All,
Just wondering if I can get some advice please.. It is proposed to develop a unit suitable for performing minor ophthalmic procedures in a Primary care health centre in my area. Would you have any guidance or advice as to what the requirements will be from an IPC perspective.
Is anyone aware of this happening anywhere else in the country…[Read more] -
Terry Smith started the topic eCAT Audit in the forum
Audits and Care Bundles 5 years, 6 months agoMorning All,
is anyone using the eCAT audit device system? If so have they added the Hand hygiene core/non core data collection form, action plan etc.. or something similar to it?
Thanks,
Terry -
Terry Smith started the topic Urinary Catheter Port Decontamination in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agoHi All,
Can you advise what is used in the community settings in relation to port decontamination in urinary catheters?
The HPSC CHG2%/Alcohol 70% recommendations related to PVC & CVCS and not UCs & the community standards do not reference CHG2%/Alcohol 70% usage.
We have been using alcohol swabs to date.
Any feedback appreciated.
Thanks, Terry -
Patricia Coughlan started the topic CNS IPC Offaly in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoDear All,
HBS Recruit has advertised a recruitment campaign for HBS07253 – Clinical Nurse Specialist (Infection Prevention and Control).
Open for applications: Tuesday 18 June 2019.
Closing date: Tuesday 2 July 2019 at 12 noon.
Full details on these campaigns – Application Form, Additional Campaign Information and Job Specification are…[Read more]
-
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agoThank you Mary Clare for your response.
-
Louise Kenny replied to the topic Ebola in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoThanks Lenora
-
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Ebola in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoI have not heard of any changes or update Louise. 21 days was the algorithm used in the risk assessment of patients updated June 2018. See link below:
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agoHello Mary Clare,
When you say ward staff do you mean HCA or nurses?
We have the same problem Terry but hoping to tie in with our service contract.
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Terry Smith started the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agoHello,
Does anyone use BPWP that require the detergent to be replenished externally to the machine such as Stanbridge? If so who is responsible for this in your facility? In our new unit, the responsibility of who replenishes the detergent drum is causing a problem …
Thanks,
Terry -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic glass bottles in the forum
Standard Precautions 5 years, 6 months agoHello Paru
How did you get on with the disposal of your glass bottles? I am interested to know your current process.
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Foam Hand Sanitizers in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agoHello Helen
Several years ago we changed our ABHR but only put alcohol foams in non-clinical areas i.e. entrances and main atrium of hospital.
The reason for this was at the time it was thought more foam was required for hand coverage and therefore hands took longer to dry. I do know now that several hospitals have moved to alcohol foams.…[Read more]
-
Patricia Coughlan replied to the topic Use of fans in patient rooms in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agohttps://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/publichealth/publichealthdepts/extreme/fan-guidelines.html
Hi Fiona
The HSE issues some guidance on the use of fans during the summer of 2018.
It’s on the link attached if this isn’t live google HSE and Fans and it will come up.
Regards
Patricia -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic dressing over venepuncture site in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 6 months agoHello Edith
I would always recommend putting a plaster or small dressing over the venepuncture site. You are breaking the skin and there is a risk of bleeding or infection if the open site gets dirty.
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Use of fans in patient rooms in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agoHello Fiona
We do not recommend the use of fans in clinical areas in our hospital as fans are considered an IPC risk. Dust is attracted to the fan blades and then when the fan is turned on it disperses this dust.
Also the use of fans creates a current and circulates dust and microorganisms.
If a fan must be used I would recommend cleaning…[Read more]
-
Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Ideal layout for dirty sluice in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 6 months agohello Fiona
Refer to HBN 00-03: Clinical and Clinical Support spaces from UK. It has a section on Dirty Utility layout.
Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland -
Fiona Conway replied to the topic Blood culture packs in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 7 months agoHi Edith,
We use blood culture packs supplied by Iskus Health that can be customised to your requirements,
Regards,
Fiona
-
Noeleen Hallahan started the topic Environmental audits in Dental facilities in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 8 months agoHi everyone ,
Would any of you have a dental environmental audit tool that you would be willing to share or if not steer me in the right direction.
Many thanks in advance
Noeleen Hallahan -
Mags Moran replied to the topic Laundry providers in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 8 months agoHi Lenora,
CWS BoCo is another one that I have heard mentioned that operates in Irish Healthcare.
I am currently on the OGP Linen/ laundry Procurement Evaluation Group for HSE acute and non- acute services. There is a Manager from The Mater Hospital on that procurement group, who would help I am sure & close to you Lenora.
When you are like us…[Read more]
-
Terry Smith posted an update in the group
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 8 months agoHi All,
An interesting query I was asked recently so would appreciate your assistance. Does anyone know of a company that specialises in cleaning and disinfection of the environment in the event of a potential bio terrorism threat using e.g. Category A B or C agents?
Thanks,
Terry
treasurer@ipcireland.ie - Load More
