Infection prevention and control: Guideline for speech pathologists, Version 1,2020.

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Standard Method and Considerations (+ Hand Hygiene and Required PPE) manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures • Use a protective cover, microphone shields, disposable microphone and earphone covers (e.g. Scan Sound) and/or microphone protector tape (e.g. PELTOR) • Disinfect microphone removable microphone socks using anti-viral and/or at least 70% alcohol solution • Single client use items o Earphones (ear canal), EMST, sterile reservoir, mask, tubing (cough reflex testing unit). manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures • Wipe with a moist cloth with detergent and allow to dry • Use disposable microfibre cleaning cloths or, wash or change micro-fibre cloths daily and avoid reusing cloths across multiple surfaces • Ask clie t to perform hand hygiene before handling. • C an and store s per the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures. • Use a protective cover, microphone shields, disposable microphone and earp covers (e.g., Scan Sound) r hone protector tape ( .g., PELTOR). • Disinfect icrophone removable microphone socks using anti-viral and/ or at least 70% alcohol solution. • Single client use items. • Earphones (ear canal), EMST, sterile reservoir, mask, tubing (cough reflex testing unit). • Ask client to perform hand hygiene before handling. • Cl an and store s per the manufacturer’s instructions and relevant organisation protocols/local procedures. • Wipe with a moist cloth with detergent and allow to dry. • Use disposable microfibre cleaning cloths or, wash or change micro-fibre clot il nd avoid reusing cloths acr lti le surfaces • Clean and store as per the • Clean and store as per the

Cleaning

Element

Precaution

Frequency*

Audio and aerodynamic recording equipment and amplifiers, cough reflex testing unit, inspiratory/expiratory therapy devices (e.g. EMST) (e.g. microphones, earphones, face masks, intra-oral tubes)

Standard Contact Droplet Airborne

Clean after each client Clean after each client Clean after each client

Clean after each client *Always clean items when visibly soiled and after every known or suspected contamination.

Books, board games and cards

Standard

Clean daily

Contact

Clean after use

Droplet Airborne

Clean after use

Clean after use *Always clean items when visibly soiled and after every known or suspected contamination.

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Infection Prevention and Control - Guideline for Speech Pathologists | Version 1, 2020