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Helen Scott
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I think you’ll find this is covered by WH&S issues (scalding, bursting of contents etc.) and the obvious infection transmission issues (gastro!!!), especially putting in same place as food. Plus, a lot of places say they can’t warm up their own food because of the risk of food poisoning.
Most of us are going to respond in this way I think!!
Cheers,
Helen.
( mailto:Helen.Scott@healthscope.com.au )
Helen Scott
Clinical Nurse Specialist |
Infection Control |
Anaesthetics & Recovery
Nepean Private Hospital
Kingswood, NSW.
Tel 02 4732 7333 | helen.scott@healthscope.com.au

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>>> On 18/10/2012 at 10:55 am, in message , Carien Coleman wrote:

Hi everyone,
What is your practices regarding heating of heatpacks in microwaves. Do you use dedicated microwaves for this purpose? If it is being shared with patients to warm up their home meals any practices you encourage?
Thanks,
Carien
Carien Coleman | Infection Control CNC
The Sunshine Coast Private Hospital
Syd Lingard Drive | BUDERIM QLD 4556
PO Box5050 | Maroochydore BC QLD 4558
T: (07) 5430 3245 | F: (07) 5430 3375
E:carien.coleman@uchealth.com.au

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