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Hi Kristin,
I cannot give you a timeframe, but in relation to any RMDs you may have in
the sterile storage area as per AS4187 it is stated that environmental
controls be maintained as follows:
*Temperature to be maintained within the range of 18C – 25C
*Relative humidity to be maintained within the range of 35% – 70%
Any deviation from these parameters will result in the integrity and
sterility of the products being compromised. It may be fair to apply this to
other stored products and not just RMDs just in case. I wish I could be of
more help. Cheers.
Kind regards,
Sean.
Sean Lansley BSc. Med.
MASM ABSANZ | Infection Control, Logistics, Water Testing and Contracts
Manager
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Ryan-Agnew (Northern NSW LHD)
Dear colleagues,
At what level of humidity and over what time frame would it take for
condensation to form in a sterile storeroom where temperatures have
fluctuated between 19 and 26 degrees over a 24 hour period and humidity has
peaked at 90%?
Reason being, we have been advised that sterile stock is uncompromised at 26
degrees unless condensation has formed causing the trays to become damp.
Thanks for your assistance.
Kind regards
Kristin
Kristin Ryan-Agnew
Kristin Ryan-Agnew (MPH/Grad Cert IP&C)
Infection Prevention & Control Clinical Nurse Consultant
The Tweed Hospital
National Standard 3 : Preventing and Controlling Healthcare Associated
Infections
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