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Hello Erin
Yes in a previous role I’ve had this problem. Wipes were blocking the pipe although it was not certain whether it was disinfectant wipes or bed-bath wipes causing the blockage.
Removing wipes from patient access points seemed to resolve the problem mostly.
Improved bin placement was another proposal but space limitations due to building design constraints made that too difficult.
Kind regards
Lincoln Fowler
Infection Prevention and Control Officer
ACT Ambulance Service
P. | M.0435 329 378 | E. Lincoln.Fowler@act.gov.au
9 Amberley Avenue Fairbairn (Majura) ACT 2609| PO Box 158 Canberra City ACT 2601
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Has anyone had any experiences with disinfectant cleaning wipes entering and blocking the sewage systems in their facilities? If so how have you combated this problem (removing wipes from bathroom spaces? changing to alterative products that are less inclined to cause blockages etc.?)
Erin O’Brien
Infection Prevention Support
Terang Mortlake Health Service
Austin Avenue
Terang Vic 3264
Ph 55920222
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