CPAP (RPA) - Intensive Care & Coordination Monitoring Unit
CPAP (RPA) - Intensive Care & Coordination Monitoring Unit
CPAP (RPA) - Intensive Care & Coordination Monitoring Unit
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DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT:<br />
• <strong>CPAP</strong> machine is wiped down with mild detergent<br />
• The ventilation tubing, PEEP valve and humidifier chamber are disposable<br />
• All rubber connectors, hard plastic connectors and heating wires are sent to CSSD for<br />
sterilisation<br />
• <strong>CPAP</strong> mask and straps are cleaned with mild detergent<br />
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“Vital Signs” product information, 1992<br />
Occupational Health and Safety: Universal precautions taken in the preparation, administration of drug and<br />
disposal of equipment and sharps.<br />
Cross Referenced: <strong>RPA</strong>H Occ. Health & Safety Manual and Infection Control Manual<br />
NSW Infection Control Policy 98/99<br />
Revised by: Marianne O’Reilly CNS May 2003<br />
Reviewed by: Chanelle Innes CNC Cheryl Richards CNE<br />
Authorised by: Dr. Richard Totaro May 2003<br />
Revision: May 2005<br />
With the introduction of Powerchart online ordering, a clinical agreement has been set up with the Director<br />
of ICS and other Staff Specialists. Nursing Management, with the agreement of the hospital executive, have<br />
made arrangement that allows all permanently employed <strong>RPA</strong>H Nursing Staff to place orders for a variety of<br />
tests on their behalf. It is a Health Insurance Commission (HIC) directive that all orders placed by nursing<br />
staff are countersigned by the responsible MO within 14 days.<br />
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