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Hi Sony,
The latest version of these guidelines is the third edition published in
2010. Section 2 (2.1 – 2.7) outlines the manual disinfection process.
Our facility uses manual cleaning, with automated disinfection using an
Automated Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor.
Kind Regards,
Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
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Behalf Of Sony SO
endoscopes is not allowed in Australian
Dear All,
My hospital is preparing for the hospital Accreditation in accordance
with Australian Council on Healthcare Standards
(ACHS)’s audit criteria.
We are not familiar with the Australian’s infection control practices,
and we would like to have your comment for whether manual disinfection
process for used endoscopes is allowed in Australian.
We have reviewed The Gastroenterological Society of Australia. Infection
Control in Endoscopy
Second
Edition 2003. Reprinted 2006
http://www.gesa.org.au/pdf/booklets/I_Control_2nd_Edition.pdf, and
manual disinfection is recommended. Refer to page 31 fro details.
Regards,
Sony SO
Nursing Officer, Infection Control Team
Kwong Wah Hospital
HONG KONG SAR, CHINA
Tel:+852 3517-2409 Fax: +852 2332-3348 email:sony@ha.org.hk
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