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Optometry Australia's infection control guidelines 2020.

Kerryn M Hart^1,2, Fiona Stapleton³, Nicole Carnt³

¹Member Support and Optometry Advancement, Optometry Australia, South Melbourne, Australia.

Clinical & Experimental Optometry

|March 26, 2021

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Optometry Australia

Area of Science:

Optometry
Infection Control
Public Health

Background:

Optometry Australia's 2016 infection control guidelines have been revised.
Evidence from recent literature and professional guidelines informed the update.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for updated infection control practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide optometrists with updated best-practice guidelines for infection control.
To ensure patient and staff safety in optometric settings.
To address standard and transmission-based precautions.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
Information was gathered from peer-reviewed journals, professional societies, government health departments, and equipment manufacturers.

Keywords:

COVID-19 disinfection guidelines infection control pandemic

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Guidelines were updated based on current evidence and best practices.

Main Results:

The revised guidelines detail standard precautions including hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, environmental cleaning, and reprocessing of equipment.
Transmission-based precautions are outlined for situations where standard precautions may be insufficient.
An appendix provides specific disinfection and sterilization techniques for optometric equipment.

Conclusions:

The updated guidelines offer essential information for maintaining infection control in optometric practices.
These guidelines are crucial for preventing infectious agent transmission, especially during pandemics.
Adherence to these guidelines ensures a safe environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.