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Hi Joanne,
During the redevelopment of Forbes Hospital in 2015 we looked at this issue. In the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare, Part C, page 237 it states
Ice machines
Ice storage receptacles and ice-making machines should be properly maintained and regularly
cleaned. Ice and ice-making machines may be contaminated through improper handling of ice
by patients and/or staff. Ice for human consumption should be differentiated from ice for first aid
or storage of clinical specimens. Pharmaceuticals or medical solutions should not be stored on ice
intended for consumption.
Machines that dispense ice are preferable to those that require ice to be removed from bins or
chests with a scoop. Ice machines and their dispensers should be flushed and cleaned if they
have not been disconnected before anticipated lengthy water disruptions
We purchased the ice machines that dispense the ice directly into a cup and placed one each in the Birthing Suites, Recovery ward & Inpatient Unit. Maintenance has them on their preventative maintenance calendar for 6 monthly checks.
So far we have had no issues with them.
Cheers,
Teresa
Teresa Holland
IP&C and Staff Health Nurse, WHS Coordinator
Lachlan Health Service Forbes & Parkes
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Parkes ph: 68612400 fax:68623921
Email: Teresa.Holland@health.nsw.gov.au
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Joanne
Sent: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 10:47 PM
To: ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Ice machines
Hello All,
We are looking at our Ice Machines currently. We are finding we need ice for human consumption, Speech therapy use it, surgical patients, Pts. nil orally suck on it etc.
how do you manage these issues,
thanks Jo
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From: Jenny Garland
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 4:52 PM
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We only have ice machine for procedures we do not have ice for human consumption due to risk of legionella in ice
machine
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quality risk infection control officer
Mater Health Service North Queensland
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From: Kristin Ryan-Agnew (Northern NSW LHD)
Sent: Wednesday, 20 March, 04:36
Subject: Ice machines
To: acipclist@acipc.org.au
Hi all,
I remember there was some discussion on the efficacy of ice machines in healthcare at conference last year.
Does anyone have any fores or against?
Cheers
Kristin
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