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I concur with Glenys’ comments. Good infection prevention practices and
hand hygiene will prevent any transfer of pathogens to patients.
Regards
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Behalf Of Glenys Harrington
Hi All,
This posting raises the question why are we looking at antimicrobial
patient curtains/shower curtains at all?
I’m not aware of any evidence that such items have been identified as
source of HAIs or show to reduce HAIs?
If this is a cost saving initiative (i.e. the cost of disposal is less
than laundering/dry-cleaning non disposable items) then this is an issue
for the supply manager.
Perhaps we as infection control should be asking for the evidence to
support their use over routine laundering practices?
Regards
Glenys
Glenys Harrington
Consultant
Infection Control Consultancy (ICC)
PO Box 5202
Middle Park
Victoria, 3206
Australia
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Behalf Of Angela Conte
Dear All,
Does anyone use disposable antimicrobial patient curtains or disposable
shower curtains?
If so, has the product met expectations?
Is there any information available re: cost, recycling, infection
control benefits?
Regards,
Angela Conte
Infection Control
Balmain Hospital
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