Post by jen on Nov 21, 2022 3:21:50 GMT -5
Good point Cherry. I have been going to the same place for the last year or so and i have never really noticed anything but again I wasn't looking that closely. I'll pay closer attention the next time I go which I hope will be soon.
My own main department would have failed our own ISO9000 system, but we had approval for our techniques from the consultant doctor from Infection Control services. I must say, I had to give him credit for giving me the nod, coz he didn't really like me. He thought I lacked respect.
I remember the infection control nurse coming round from time to time, testing everyone on their hand washing techniques. It seemed really hard work to wash your hands correctly so there is no risk of contamination. I still have a hand washing kit in the car which was issued back then. It would be useful now if I have a breakdown and get dirty hands.
Cleaning patient equipment was the problem though. With equipment used in front of them they do choke over food and shower it, and worse. To be 100% any electronic equipment ought to have been thrown away because of possible contamination, but with £1000's of pounds worth? It seldom happened. It is possible to clean the electronics but it is very tedious, using iso-propyl alcohol, although I have washed circuitry in a bowl with water and washing liquid with a sponge after being soaked in coffee before. It needs to be rinsed well after this though and dried very carefully and completely. Certain components do fail so need replacement. I don't know where they are at now but there was talk of ISO9000 at work. Just not the staff to cover it.