Clinical Indicator Results Jan - Dec 2023
There were
no post operative infections recorded
no return to theatre
no adverse drug reactions recorded
no unplanned or emergency transfers of patients
no incident recorded
no delays in discharge
no pre-operative cancellation
no falls
and
all patients had a pre-anaesthetic consultation
all medication allergies were identified
all patients had a medical consultation and consent completed prior to treatment
Hand Hygiene Results 2023
The Benchmark in Australia is 80% compliance with the 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene Australia http://www.hha.org.au/home/5-moments-for-hand-hygiene.aspx. Hand hygene compliance auditing in conducted to assess the effectiveness of hand hygiene program in Australia as part of the National Hand Hygiene initiative.
At the Essendon Day Procedure Centre we have achieved in excess of the national average. A compliance rate we are extremely proud of. Please let us know if you would like any further information about our Hand Hygiene achievements.
EDPC News Flash 2024
Essendon Day Procedure Centre (EDPC) is a standalone day procedure centre with 1 procedure room and 6 bed/recliners and is registered with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria.
On the 1st February 2019, the EDPC was independently audited against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Version 2, by Global Mark Pty. Ltd. We are extremely proud to report we are again the first healthcare facility in Australia to be awarded certification against the standards.
The EDPC continues to be audited against the standards having achieved reaccreditation in February 2022. Research from around the world indicates that better health outcomes result if consumers are involved in the decision making. With this in mind, management appointed a consumer advocate in 2023 to promote the interests of consumers. Presenting how consumers may feel and think about certain issues.
If you are interested in becoming a consumer advocate, please contact the Director of Nursing on (03) 9326 2666 or email info@essendondpc.com.au
Infection Prevention
The Essendon Day Procedure Centre has maintained best practice in infection prevention since it opened in 1998. Since this time, management and staff have continued to strive for the best healthcare outcomes for our patients. Management continues to maintain an up to date risk management plan that incorporates the response to COVID-19, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and transmission.
Since 2021 more than 800 patients were admitted for procedures under sedation with local anaesthetic at the Essendon Day Procedure Centre. During this period there were no reported cases of post-operative infection.
The EDPC has continued to work with Infection Prevention Australia, IPA who independently review the infection prevention management systems and processes.
IPA, principle consultant Michelle Bibby is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years’ experience in the area of infection prevention and peri operative services. Over the past 12 months Michelle has completed a risk assessment based on the AS 4187:2014, reviewed hand hygiene compliance, staff health, provided aseptic education programs, reviewed environmental services including waste management and cleaning practices. The feedback and results continue to affirm the centre provides infection prevention practices to the highest standard ensuring compliance with standard and transmission based precautions to keep you and the community safe.
Know your rights read the AUSTRALIAN CHARTER OF HEALTHCARE RIGHTS at www.safetyandquality.gov.au
The Essendon Day Procedure Centre has agreements with most major health funds and is a recognised Second Tier facility as listed by the Australian Government- Department of Health and Aged Care.
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We hope that this information is of benefit and reassuring to you. Please feel free to add a suggestion to any aspects of our care or service by completing the enquiry form on the Contact Us Page.