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Royal North Shore Hospital Nursing and Midwifery
Ultrasound Probes
All wards that have an ultrasound probes must ensure that the device is registered. If any of these devices have visible body fluids/ blood they must be sent to SSD with the manufacturer’s recommendations for appropriate reprocessing. A cover or sheath is recommended to re- duce the contamination risk. There is a QARS audit for the registration of all ultrasounds that needs to be re- viewed on an annual basis For any further information on Standard 3, 3.14 please speak to Sterilising Services or IPAC. Register your ultrasound probes with SS, to ensure there is a record if the probes requires reprocessing by SS.
with non-sterile items. Sterile items that have been opened and not used must be discarded. Dirty utility rooms should only store bedpans & urinals, wash bowls, urine testing, linen skips, pan covers, rub- bish bags and PPE – for use in the dirty utility only. Stor- age areas should store clean items (ie) IV poles, pumps, wheelchairs, bed slings, emesis bags, unused sharps bins, incontinence pads.
For any further information on Standard 3, 3.14 please speak to Sterilising Services or IPAC.
Storage of Stock
Sterile stock must be stored out of direct sunlight, in dedicated sterile storage areas that are clean daily and are free from dust, insects and vermin, and not mixed
Fire Training
Practical Fire Training has now recommenced
Sessions
Fire Training are being conducted four days a week and four sessions are provided:
Days
Session Times
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
8:30am, 11:00am, 11:45am, 2:30pm.
Location
Practical Training will be conducted on the Kolling Building Forecourt.
Wet weather days: practical fire training will be held under the Kolling Building Awning which is located on Westbourne Street.
To Register
Fire Safety and Evacuation - Practical Classrooms My Health Learning
Attendance
There are a significant number of people to train so please ensure you attend the training that you register for. Ensure you have your attendance recorded while at the training.
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