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Hi Jane,
Here in the south of SESIAHS (Wollongong, NSW) we are keen on chlorine-releasing disinfectants for environmental disinfection. Our mattress covers state that they are not tolerant of phenolics so we stick to NaDCC it is effective against C diff including spores and Norovirus as well as the usual suspects… We are also now using a combined detergent / NaDCC product for environmental disinfection as required, as this cuts down the time needed by half without compromising effectiveness. These products are now widely used in the UK and Europe since their huge problems with C difficile emerged some years ago.
I understand that there are now two such products available in Australia that have been approved by the TGA.
Jo
Nurse Manager, Infection Management and Control Service (IMACS)
Level 1, Lawson House
The Wollongong Hospital
LMB 8808
SCMC NSW 2521
Ph: 02 4222 5892 or 4222 5898
Fax: 02 4222 5367
From: AICA Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Jane Barnett
Sent: Tuesday, 20 July 2010 7:26 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Phenolic disinfectant
Hi
Id like to find out the extent of use (if any!) of a phenolic disinfectant in Australia. We are still using it here in this District Health Board in NZ although I understand we are one of the few that still have this as part of our disinfectant policy. Our microbiologist advises us that it is still used in Australia hence the query!
Most of us would prefer to go for a single disinfectant approach based on bleach solution but the phenolic has been retained based on its effectiveness against MDRO.
Any thoughts welcome!
Thank you.
Jane Barnett
CNS IP&C
Christchurch Womens Hospital
New Zealand
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