Reply To: Dedicated sling for MRO/ Cytotoxic residents in aged care

[Carrie Spinks]

Hi MoniKa,

Perhaps I can kick off and others will follow in on the conversation

Yes, establishing a protocol to assign dedicated slings to residents with MRO infections requiring lifters is a right approach, as it helps prevent the spread of multi-resistant organisms. This practice minimizes the risk of cross-contamination when transferring residents who are colonized or infected with MROs, particularly when a lifter is necessary, as it involves more contact with the resident and the equipment.

If we look at the hierarchy of control – the first is to eliminate the risk – we do this by having a dedicated sling.

Dedicated slings, along with proper cleaning and disinfection protocols for the lifter, can significantly reduce the chance of transferring MROs from one resident to another

Here is a good QLD resource – appreciate you are in NSW

Multi-resistant organisms Residential care facilities – https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/719068/mros-info-sheet-residential-care-facilities.pdf