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Carien Coleman
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Carien Coleman

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Hi Edith,

I have just recently stepped into the role of IC CNC at our hospital and have had one meeting with our LINK nurses. To answer your questions:

* They do not get any protected time to undertake their roles.
* Currently it will expected of them to do HH audit and IC environmental audits
* They will be a resource for other staff on the wards (a role I would love to extended and for them to have some background knowledge, i.e. NHMRC online IC modules)
* We meet bi-monthly 5 x year
* I discuss the IC management plan, one area of focus for the year, factors contributing to HAI on the wards and also the results from the HH Audits. Needs identified from the clinical area.

As mentioned I am still finding my feet. I have found though that there is very poor attendance of meeting, although we rotate the days of the meetings to accommodate everyone. They get a “protected” hour on Trendcare for the meetings. The general consensus is that there is not enough time during their shifts to do any extra workload.

I trust this will be helpful.

Kind regards,

Carien Coleman | Infection Control CNC
The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital
Syd Lingard Drive | BUDERIM QLD 4556
PO Box 5050 | Maroochydore BC QLD 4558
T: (07) 5430 3245 | F: (07) 5430 3436
E: carien.coleman@uchealth.com
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Dear All

I want to know if you have infection control link workers in your areas? If you do have:

* Do they get protected time to undertake their roles?
* How much time do they get and is it funded for?
* What roles are they expected to do?
* How often do you meet with them?
* If you meet with them what do you discuss with them?
All your contributions will be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Edith Mahachi
Infection Prevention and Control Nurse specialist
Basildon and Thurrock Foundation Nhs Trust

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