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The requirements in AS/NZS4187:2014 do not state in black and white that stainless steel wire shelving is mandatory for theatre sterile stores however
* AS/NZS4187:2014 9.5 recommends that sterile RMDs need to be stored in a manner that prevents and minimises the risk of contamination.
* AS/NZS4187:2014 5.6.3 recommends that shelving shall be constructed from robust non shedding materials, easy to clean and maintain.
Therfore whilst for many years we used solid shelving compactus it was costly and timely having to maintain a frequent cleaning schedule to remove soil and dust. Also great care is required with cleaning these surfaces as they have to be dry before RMDs are returned to the shelving.
Therefore where possible there has been a move to mesh good quality stainless steel shelving which minimises dust collection and is much easier to maintain. There are some smaller and regional facilities that still use well maintained wooden cuboards or moble transport plastic units but it would be recommeded that as facilities move to compliance with AS/NZS4187:2014 that the stainless steel mesh compacts or shelving be used and it would be considered appropriate for new builds.
Best wishes
Sylvia
Sylvia Morris
Sterilising and Reusable Medical Device Reprocessing State Coordinator
Infection Control Service
Health Regulation and Protection
Department for Health and Wellbeing/Government of South Australia
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Dear Brains Trust
For those of you who utilise compactus storage systems in your Theatre Suites for housing procedure trays etc. Does your compactus system comprise solid shelving or wire shelving to allow potential dust to fall to floor?
With Thanks in advance
Liz Vanderlinde
Infection Prevention Control Co-ordinator
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