Management of In-patients with Loose Stools ... - NHS Lanarkshire
Management of In-patients with Loose Stools ... - NHS Lanarkshire
Management of In-patients with Loose Stools ... - NHS Lanarkshire
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Note: Completion<br />
<strong>of</strong> Review<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Lanarkshire</strong><br />
Health Protection Committee<br />
SECTION E 1 - <strong>Management</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>In</strong>-<strong>patients</strong> <strong>with</strong><br />
<strong>Loose</strong> <strong>Stools</strong>: Gastrointestinal Outbreak<br />
E 28<br />
Section E1<br />
Effective<br />
From<br />
Sep 2010<br />
Replaces Jun 2010<br />
Pages 28 <strong>of</strong> 31<br />
Review Date Dec 2012<br />
Equipment: Where possible single patient equipment is used and communal patient equipment avoided. All reusable equipment is decontaminated after<br />
use. There are sufficient other sundries on the ward to enable the control measures to be implemented.<br />
Linen: Whilst the ward remains closed, categorise all discarded linen as ‘foul/infected’<br />
Spillages: All faecal and vomit spillages are decontaminated by staff wearing appropriate PPE. The spillage is removed <strong>with</strong> paper towels, and then the<br />
area is decontaminated <strong>with</strong> 1000ppm <strong>of</strong> a chlorine releasing agent. All waste arising is discarded as clinical waste. PPE is then removed and hands<br />
washed <strong>with</strong> liquid soap and warm water.<br />
Advice and Guidance: HCWs have access to, and follow <strong>NHS</strong>L guidance on:<br />
The decontamination <strong>of</strong> body fluid spills, equipment, s<strong>of</strong>t furnishings (Section I and ward Cleaning Schedules)<br />
If uniform becomes contaminated HCW must complete a DATIX and send uniform to laundry for cleaning.<br />
Today the ICT has made an assessment <strong>of</strong> the outbreak and the continuing need for ward closure. The earliest possible date for reopening has been<br />
communicated to the clinical team, to bed management staff and those listed in the Outbreak policy.<br />
<strong>In</strong> preparation for reopening – empty beds have been cleaned and left unmade. Consider pre-booking a terminal clean.<br />
Before reopening – a terminal clean has been performed following ICT recommendation and following the hospital procedure.<br />
It is the Senior Charge Nurse/Deputy’s responsibility to ensure that all infection control measures are adhered to and that a DATIXhas been completed<br />
at the end <strong>of</strong> the outbreak.<br />
Issues Reason Action taken Signature Date