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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic eCAT Audit in the forum
Audits and Care Bundles 5 years, 9 months agoNot familiar with this Terry?
Kind regards
Lenora
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Lenora Leonard started the topic TOE Probes in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 9 months agoHello all IPCIreland Members
For the 3 hour rule for scopes, do you apply this to TOE probes?
Kind regards
Lenora
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Terry Smith replied to the topic Hand barrier cream in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 9 months agoHi Natalia,
No one product is used here in OLH&CS but it is something we may look at so will keep you in the loop.
Kind Regards,
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Lenora Leonard started the topic Ward Pantry in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 9 months agoHello all
What is your policy regarding non-catering staff entering the ward pantry regarding wearing of PPE?
Your views would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Lenora
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Louise Kenny started the topic Single use tourniquets in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 9 months agoJust wondering what brand of single use tourniquets people are using and how you are finding them.
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Natalia Ovryakh started the topic Hand barrier cream in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 months agoDear all,
I hope your week is going really well.I was wondering what cream product/ brand do you use in your healthcare facility to avoid dry, cracked skin from frequent hand washing?
Thank you.
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Emer Ward replied to the topic non invasive probe decontamination in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 months agoHi Sabrina,
any probe that may be exposed to body fluids requires high level disinfection. We had a similar problem in ICU and theatre with the probe used for insertion of CVC’s and at best it got a cats lick and a promise.
We have recently introduced the UV light HLD system Germitec to decontaminate these probes which are being used more and…[Read more] -
Alison Maguinness replied to the topic non invasive probe decontamination in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 months agoSabrina
I think the first question to ask is what are the non invasive probes used for?
– Are you talking about Sonosite’s for placement of CVC’s in ICU/ OT or IR ?
– Is the probe being used on intact or non intact skin ?
– Is there likely to be contact with body fluids?
According to the HSE guidelines if the probe is used for non intact skin or…[Read more] -
Noeleen Hallahan replied to the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 10 months agoThanks Alison really appreciate your reply.
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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, 10 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
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Noeleen Hallahan started the topic Refurbishment /development of a unit for Minor Ophthalmic Ops in a Health Centre in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 10 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.
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Noeleen Hallahan posted an update in the group
Community IPCIreland Sub Group 5 years, 10 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.
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Terry Smith started the topic eCAT Audit in the forum
Audits and Care Bundles 5 years, 10 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,
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Terry Smith started the topic Urinary Catheter Port Decontamination in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 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.
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Patricia Coughlan started the topic CNS IPC Offaly in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 10 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]
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 months agoThank you Mary Clare for your response.
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Louise Kenny replied to the topic Ebola in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 10 months agoThanks Lenora
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Ebola in the forum
Miscellaneous 5 years, 10 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
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Lenora Leonard replied to the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 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
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Terry Smith started the topic Bedpan Washer Disinfectors in the forum
Environment, Equipment & Products 5 years, 10 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,
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