[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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