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editor started the topic Webinar for EAAD in the forum Miscellaneous 2 days, 1 hour ago
See email below with info for EAAD webinar on 21/11/23 from 7pm to 9pm , sent from Prof Fidelma Fitzpatrick
Many thanks
MargaruiteHi all
You might be interested in a webinar for EAAD I am involved in (see prelim programme below)Registration link here:…[Read more]
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Maureen Curley replied to the topic New HIQA COVID 19 assessment in the forum
Guidelines, Standards and Protocols 4 years, 3 months agoDear All,
I agree with Alison & Tracy’s position on this. Hospitals are trying to minimise movement into each facility & between internal departments, patients are unable to see their families, staff are enduring difficult restrictions which impact their working day… not able to use canteens, not able to mix with staff from other depa…[Read more]
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Maureen Curley started the topic PPE & endoscopic OGDs in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 4 years, 3 months agoHi All,
I have a query re OGD procedures;
Are any endoscopy units testing their OGD patients for covid-19 prior to their OGD and are endoscopy units considering OGDs as aerosol generating procedures and selecting PPE accordingly, i.e FFP masks.
The guidance is a little contradictory in that OGDs are not definitively recognised as AGPs but a p…[Read more]
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Maureen Curley started the topic Mattress evaluation tool in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years, 10 months agoHi All,
Does anyone have an tool/ template for evaluating mattresses from an IPC perspective prior to purchase.
many thanks
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Maureen Curley replied to the topic Bed pan washers in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years, 10 months agoHi Kay,
We have been using Manepa bedpan washers for a number of years and havent had any major issues. Usually when they cause problems it is due to user misuse rather than the machine. Are the bedpan washers fitted with detergent & descaler? This may be a reason for not cleaning the bedpans properly?best wishes
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Maureen Curley replied to the topic Bed pan washers in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 6 years, 10 months agoHi Kay,
We have been using Manepa bedpan washers for a number of years and havent had any major issues. Usually when they cause problems it is due to user misuse rather than the machine. Are the bedpan washers fitted with detergent & descaler? This may be a reason for not cleaning the bedpans properly?best wishes
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Maureen Curley replied to the topic air sampling following HEPA filter change in the forum
Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months agoHi Ruth,
Many thanks for your reply.The primary filters are inspected and changed more frequently….months as opposed to years as with the HEPA filters.
best wishes
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Maureen Curley replied to the topic air sampling following HEPA filter change in the forum
Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months agoThanks Cathy & Anne for your replies,
My gut says to air sample as an extra marker of the quality of the ventilation system but I expect our microbiologist will also recommend that air sampling is not required.
many thanks
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Maureen Curley started the topic air sampling following HEPA filter change in the forum
Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months agoHi Everyone,
Is it a requirement to air sample theatres following HEPA filter change? The guidance documents I`ve looked at ( HTMs & ” commissioning & monitoring theatres) don’t advise air sampling following “routine filter” change so is change of HEPA filters considered routine or not considering they are only changed every 5 years or so? -
Maureen Curley replied to the topic Mrsa Protocals in the forum
Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months agoHi Fiona,
We don’t use CX powder either….chlorhexidine/ skinisan ( pharmacy choice) antiseptic washes & nasal mupiricin.
regards
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Maureen Curley replied to the topic Mrsa Protocals in the forum
Miscellaneous 7 years, 2 months agoHi Fiona,
We don’t use CX powder either….chlorhexidine/ skinisan ( pharmacy choice) antiseptic washes & nasal mupiricin.
regards
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Maureen Curley posted an update in the group
Environment, Equipment & Products 8 years, 3 months agoHi Everyone,
I would appreciate it if you could let me know what protocols are put in place when the bedpan washer disinfector is out of action and awaiting repair.
Disposable bedpan/urinals are an option but the issue of disposal of human waste creates further problems. Manual sluicing is not recommended so are hospitals using gelling agents…[Read more]
