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Hi Melinda
I consulted in a facility that built and refurbished operating rooms
whilst the department was still running. What we did was a baseline air
quality assessment prior to the work commencing (used a contractor for
that, cost a fair bit) then did monthly settle plate counts in each
working operating room (using a slit sampler) for the duration of the
work. I would suggest before you embark on this you talk to your local
lab and find out what they have capability for (they may have issue
processing some of the special plates in some of the air sampler types).
The facility also did daily cleaning checks (mainly for dust) and
discussed any issues immediately with the builders.
Most of this sampling was more to give assurance to surgeons and
patients that the facility was monitoring the works, but I think it
helped the whole process work more smoothly.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
Michael
Michael Wishart | GPH – Infection Control Coordinator
GPH – Quality & Safety Unit (Infection Control) | Greenslopes Private
Hospital
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Behalf Of MelindaL Griffiths
My Facility is currently planning to close a part of the Operating
Theatre down to do some renovations. The hospital executive have asked
me to devise an “air quality” program. Can anyone share their experience
or steer me in the right direction.
Melinda Griffiths
CNC Infection Control
Alice Springs Hospital
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