Effective Disinfecting of Protective Devices Used In The Course Of Treating Sars-cov2 Suspected Or Positive Patients
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2022
Determine effective disinfection methods for protective devices used during SARS-CoV2 treatments. Recommended thermal disinfection with specific cycles ensures PPE safety and usability.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Safe Care, Risk Management
About this Content
Aims
Determine effective disinfection methods for protective devices used during SARS-CoV2 treatments.
Background
PPE reuse challenges during COVID-19 due to global supply disruptions. CSSU transitioned from routine instrument reprocessing to managing PAPR masks.
Methods
Conducted comparison between alcohol-based surface cleaning and thermal disinfection methods. Developed comprehensive management protocols for PAPRs.
Results
Thermal disinfection emerged as the most effective cleaning method, with RLUs reduced significantly. Improved PPE traceability and inventory management systems.
Conclusion
Recommended thermal disinfection with specific cycles ensures PPE safety and usability. Built confidence among staff and ensured consistent supply of clean equipment.
Lessons Learnt
Thermal disinfection maintained PAPR integrity across multiple cycles, supporting sustainable PPE usage. Challenges include validating mask functionality per cycle.
Additional Information
1st Prize in Risk Management category at Singapore Healthcare Management (SHM) Congress 2022.
Keywords
Facilities Management, Thermal Disinfection, Instrument Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Sengkang General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Moarie Grace Tan |
Project Member(s) | Tang Gui Feng Jeff |
Connect with this contributor!
Moarie Grace Tan - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_756_SKH_SHM_2022_Effective_Disinfecting_Of_Protective_Devices_Used.pdf