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Hello,
It is called Fogging in Queensland.
We have followed up with several gastro outbreaks in childcare centres (CCC) and residential aged care facilities (RACF). They often call Public health to discuss the value of Fogging as it generally costs about $200 per Room.
Our advice is it works best when there is a known pathogen – if it is Norovirus then the fogging must include bleach. When ask the fogging companies – the answer is usually no?
We also advised that if Fogging is going to be used then all items must be surfaced cleaned with detergent to remove any fomites. We recommend that they clean all areas that are frequently touched including under tables, chairs etc. Curtains and soft furnishings will need to be removed as they become wet.
When we discuss this with the facilities they often think- whilst they are putting in the effort to clean they might as well bleach and save some money.
I am not sure of any peer review studies available on Fogging. I would like to know if anyone has sighted any.
Cheers
Alison Kenny
Clinical Nurse | Public Health
West Moreton Health
West Moreton Public Health Unit.
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Hi,
I would think that in the current climate with COVID, I would be hesitate to use such a device. I have never heard of anything in Acute care or Aged care being used.
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Hi Folks
I have just been asked by one of our cleaners about the possibility of getting a ‘bomb’ to clean our infectious rooms. What she described was something akin to a flea bomb that you set off and then close the door. Does anyone know if this is a thing and how much they cost?
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