Thanks Alison really appreciate your reply.
Noeleen

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]

Thanks Lenora

I 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:

http://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/vectorborne/viralhaemorrhagicfever/guidance/vhfalgorithms/VHF%20RA%20Hospital%20Setting%20v2.1.pdf

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland

Hello 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

Hi Edith,

We use blood culture packs supplied by Iskus Health that can be customised to your requirements,

Regards,

Fiona

No worries Paru

Hope you got a response to your query re NIMS.

Kind regards
Lenora
Chair IPCIreland

Hello Paru

While I cannot help you with your query, can I just give you a tip that when you press Submit on your message, give it a moment to go as I have received three messages from you. Unfortunately there is no indication that your message has been sent (from your end) unless you go out of the forum and back in again. We are updating the…[Read more]