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Hi Susan
Do you have any written documents supporting what the government have told NSW private hospitals ?. I would really be interested in this to support our current limited stock and supplies.
Keven Renshaw
Infection Control Practitioner
Mercy Health and Aged Care Central Queensland Limited
Ward Street, ROCKHAMPTON QLD 4700
Dear All,
NSW Private Hospitals have been informed that the government stockpile of masks will not be available for private hospitals, also that unless a patient is medically unable to be cared for at the private hospital facility, they are not to transferred to a public hospital.
Whilst we are not out of supplies of masks, if we were to have many patients diagnosed with COVID-19, we would struggle with supply, particularly with surgical masks. We are not a surgical hospital, rather, medical, post surgical, rehab & palliative care.
During the SARS outbreak, masks were reportedly re-used, after spraying with a disinfectant and bagging for a nominated period of time. There has also been talk of hand made masks for low risk situations.
I’m wondering what other facilities are experiencing?
Regards,
Susan
Susan Farrugia
Infection Control Coordinator
Arcadia Pittwater Private Hospital
Infectioncontrol@arcadiapittwater.com.au
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