No Images? Click here The primary aim of VICNISS is to minimise the number of infections that are associated with healthcare in Victoria. IN THIS EDITION
Key DatesClick here to see due dates for data submission to VICNISS. QUARTER Date Due Available Quarter 3 2018/19 Fri 3rd May 2019 Fri 7th June 2019 Prophylactic antibiotic choice assessmentOptimal? Adequate? Inadequate? Unknown? A new resource providing a guide to how VICNISS assess prophylactic antibiotics is now available. Click on the link for more information Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing (AC NAPS) Survey certificatesPlease contact Andrea (ph 9342 9333 or email VICNISS@mh.org.au ) if your aged care home wishes to obtain a certificate for participating in the 2018 AC NAPS. VICNISS Manual UpdateClick on the link to find a summary of significant modifications for the VICNISS Manual effective January 1, 2019 Community-associated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections, with A/Prof Leon WorthClick on the links to read or listen to the latest study on Increased incidence of community‐associated Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in Victoria (published in the Medical Journal of Australia). The SAB investigation guide is available on the VICNISS website. Once completed, the form is to be submitted to VICNISS where a review will be conducted with the hospital ICP, VICNISS ICP and VICNISS Infectious Disease Physician. Smaller Hospital Staphylococcus aureus Bacteraemia (SAB) InvestigationsAll hospital ICPs are strongly encouraged to complete a ‘VICNISS SAB investigation’ form for ALL healthcare associated SABs reported. This is especially so if they are contacted by VICNISS to let them know their hospital:
Need some assistance?To support private hospitals with the implementation of HAI surveillance, education can be provided with site visits to your facility if required by contacting Maree Sommerville on 9342 9362 or email maree.sommerville@mh.org.au New HHA Online Learning Modules A new learning module designed specifically for Renal/Dialysis staff is now available. The module provides examples of when to perform hand hygiene in the various phases of caring for a patient undergoing dialysis such as during cannulation and connection. A second learning module designed specifically for Dental staff is also available. The module provides examples of when to perform hand hygiene in the Dental setting and has been developed in collaboration with the Australian Dental Association, New South Wales. Both can be found via the Online Learning Tab on the HHA Website. Hand HygieneGold Standard Auditor Training Workshops 2019
If you wish to attend either of these workshop, please register on the HHA website under Audits/Upcoming Workshops. If the dates or venue are not suitable for you please register on the Workshop Waitlist and you will be notified when the next workshop is confirmed. Would you like to host a workshop?If your hospital would like to host a Gold Standard Auditor workshop later in 2019, please contact jennifer.bradford@mh.org.au. All that is required is a room booking for 2 consecutive days and the assistance of up to four GSAs from your organisation for the practical session for an hour on the second morning. Without your support the GSA workshops cannot run, so any volunteers would be much appreciated. SSI surveillance - Update of included procedure codesProcedure codes are in the process of being reviewed and updated and will be uploaded to the VICNISS website by March 2019. Keep an eye out for notification on the VICNISS website homepage, under "News & Updates for Healthcare Professionals". For Hospitals participating in the ASAP Trial:-Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis reportingHospitals participating in ASAP Trial: When entering data regarding surgical antibiotic prophylaxis online through the VICNISS portal, the required fields should be completed in the following manner:
All necessary fields are available as drop-down options in the user portal. Any questions, please contact the VICNISS Coordinating Centre directly on 9342 9333 or email VICNISS@mh.org.au See details below on how best to contact the VICNISS team for any assistance you may require or click on the link to visit our website
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