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John Ferguson
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Dear All
Just to keep the ball rolling
Would people again please share any further resources/ approaches to 3.10?
Would all those attending the conference please bring along examples of your work?
Some desks can perhaps be provided for you to demonstrate these
thanks
John
Dr John Ferguson
Tel 61 2 4921 4444 | Fax 61 2 4921 4440 | Mob +61 428 885 573 | john.ferguson@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au | http://www.hicsiganz.org
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of John Ferguson
Sent: Monday, 4 June 2012 11:46 AM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Aseptic technique
Importance: High
Dear Aicalist members,
As you will know, the new ACSQHC Safety and Quality Standards include these (stretch) requirements:
3.10 Developing and implementing protocols for aseptic non-touch technique
3.10.1 The clinical workforce is trained in aseptic technique
3.10.2 Compliance with aseptic technique is regularly audited
3.10.3 Action is taken to increase compliance with the aseptic technique protocols
It is quite a challenge to put in place a system that goes across all practitioners as I’m sure you know!
The Commission would be interested to know about programs around the country that have developed ANTT policies and procedures.
Has anyone started regular auditing (other than say for CL insertion)? If so would you please share your audit tool(s)?
What examples of action taken to increase compliance do you have?
Have people had experience with the above UK resources?
In Hunter New England, in addition to central line insertion, we’ve chosen to focus on IV insertion, wound dressing and IV medication preparation as our initial procedures to codify and audit. We already do skills lab training for IV inserters.
We’ve also been throwing around the following guiding principles list for ANTT – would welcome your comments! Could we perhaps come up with a natty acronym for these 5 ‘moments’ of ANTT?
Aseptic technique: core principles of practice
1. WHERE TO PERFORM the physical environment for the procedure- where should it be performed; what are the situations where it should not be performed?
2. SEQUENCING the most efficient and safest sequencing of procedure preparation and performance needs to be known by the operator and followed closely
3. DISINFECTION- Hands, procedure trolley and the patient procedure site; correct disinfectant, method of application and avoidance of recontamination
4. ESTABLISH AND PROTECT ASEPTIC FIELDS sterile drapes, plastic trays, sterile glove use, correct procedure sequencing and performance
5. NON-TOUCH PROCEDURE TECHNIQUE specific to the procedure
Thanks!
John
Dr John Ferguson
Chair, Healthcare Infection Advisory Committee, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Locked Bag 1, Newcastle Mail Centre, NSW 2310
Tel 61 2 4921 4444 | Fax 61 2 4921 4440 | Mob +61 428 885 573 | john.ferguson@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au | http://www.hicsiganz.org
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