Hi Katy
I was asked about the BGA last year and the suitability of it going in a store room. Our infection control team pointed out that it’s really important that the BGA is situated in a room that is not used for storage, as the items stored will get splattered with blood.
According to DH (2007; 2010) guidance on laboratory type facilities in specialist areas, the room used for the BGA should ideally have the following facilities:
• Stainless steel sink
• impervious laboratory benching with adequate space for equipment;
• electrical socket-outlet provision;
• ready-use storage for blood gas machine;
• specimen fridge
• sufficient space for staff to perform tests and use computer equipment
• a small wall-mounted cupboard for storing cleaning materials should be provided.
• Separate clinical hand wash basin
Best wishes
Chris
Christine Astbury
POCT Manager
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
020 8934 3299
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Dear all,
Am being ask to assess whether our Blood gas analysers are in locations that meet the National Standard recommendations for POCT.
Other than referring to the ISO standards 15189 and 22870 in relation to POCT - what other health and safety guidance should I be reviewing in relation to this?
Is anyone aware of specific stipulations in regards to sink access for example?
Any support appreciated.
Thanks
Katy
Katy Heaney
Point of Care Testing Manager, Principal Biochemist Barnet and Chase Farm Pathology Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Barnet Hospital Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 3DJ
Tel: 0208 216 4049
Internal extension: BH 4049
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