[Maureen Curley]

Hi Tracy,
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately any of the manufacturers brochures that I’ve checked don’t specify a timeframe for fluids so it probably comes down to local policy which is possibly easy enough if there is good turnover of fluids stored in the warming cabinet.

Kindest regards
Maureen

[Maureen Curley]

Hi all,

I think this is a retrograde step and greatly diminishes the value of face to face sessions and the IPCN role in delivery of education . We know that there is never a “one size fits all” when it comes to training and while eLearning is a great option and the Hand hygiene programme is very good, it is not designed for every healthcare setting so should not be the only option. The National IPC guidelines cite “face to face” as the preferred option for hand hygiene training with the addition of train the trainer in some settings…..this memo rebukes those recommendations. I can only assume it is linked to the importance placed on data and facilities inability to capture training records but I don’t think it justifies replacing F2F with mandatory online.

Just my opinion!

[Maureen Curley]

Dear 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 departments, etc.  so I think it is inappropriate that an external body be given access to multiple facilities and several areas within each facility. In my opinion it is giving out a message which differs from the message given to staff. However the HSE has set a precedent allowing the current hospital facilities audit to resume which  included all services on a campus, in some cases acute, mental health & care of the elderly.

regards

Maureen

 

[Maureen Curley]

Hi 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
Maureen

[Maureen Curley]

Hi 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
Maureen

[Maureen Curley]

Hi 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
Maureen

[Maureen Curley]

Thanks 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
Maureen

[Maureen Curley]

Hi Fiona,

We don’t use CX powder either….chlorhexidine/ skinisan ( pharmacy choice) antiseptic washes & nasal mupiricin.

regards
Maureen

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