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PayrollKNOW the Cleanpass story Cleanpass is a unique customised training course and concept. Cleanpass offers a new nationally recognised 3 day program developed around Irish hygiene and infection control standards. The training has been developed specifically for support staff working in public and private healthcare facilities around Ireland. The concept is designed to mirror the hugely successful “Safe Pass” in the construction industry which has succeeded in standardising knowledge and training of all staff working in construction.

The national recognition of Cleanpass training comes from its FETAC Accreditation at Level 3. All participants who successfully complete their Cleanpass training receive a FETAC Level 3 Certificate along with their own unique Cleanpass ID card.

All aspects of the Cleanpass training program have been developed to reflect and train participants to standards set out by HIQA (Health Information and Quality Author-ity). The participants learn practical cleaning skills in terms of infection prevention and control, health and safety and current hygiene standards.

KNOWWHAT People had to say:We have already successfully delivered Cleanpass to over 200 people in 15 healthcare facilities. The feedback and testimonials have been fantastic.

“One system of cleaning to follow and teach to all staff to in each hospital is particularly important. I enjoyed learning about the chemicals I will be more careful using them due to their pH. Communication (last day) was useful to be able to discuss solutions to daily cleaning problems”. Aisling Starr Regional Hospital Nenagh September 2008

“I gained a lot of knowledge about different aspects of my job such as the spread of infections , the importance of chemicals and being aware of what we use to clean”. Siobhan McMahon Head Housekeeper Lakes Nursing Home, Co. Clare

“Excellent, professional delivery in an easy to understand language. Encouraged positive participation , clear goals, outcomes clearly defined already noticeable improvement, A must attend course for managers and all hygiene personnel. Sorry its over. Great teamwork all treated with respect and courtesy. Very positive”. Agnes Archard Nursing Office, Regional Hospital Nenagh September 2008

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SOME OF OUR CHAMPIONS OF HYGIENE 2008

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Staff from Redwood Care facility and St. Claires Nursing Home Talbot Group. (back row) Brigid Beeton, Daruta Janosz, Grainne Lynch, Aileen Kirwan, Jane Kendellen, (front row) Siobhan Murphy, Helen Mallon, Carla Valente

Community Stores, Galway PCCC are sucessful in achieving the Cleanpass standard for their warehouse staff. Micheal McDonagh, Ultan O’Sullivan, Michael O’Neill, Tony Lawless, Paul Kilkelly, Breda Duke, Caroline Boyle (Cleanpass Trainer)

A selection of staff from Mid-Western Regional Hospital, Nenagh (Front) Orla Bergin, Ann Delaney, Bridget Donnellan, Breda Hickey, Caroline Kelly, Michael Kevin, (Back) Colm Landy, Kieran Maguire, Mary McLoughlin, John Spillane, Agnes Archer, Siobhan Smith-Touhy (Infection Control), Siobhan McLoughney (Hygiene Services)

Staff at Lyncare receive their Cleanpass ID cards. (Picture 1) Paul Lawlor, Andrea Lynch, John McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Barry McGuire, Kenneth Sheehy, Edel Boles (Clean-pass Trainer), Maeve Harbourne (Cleanpass Trainer). (Picture 2) Paul Kausnoris, Gordon Lynch, Mark Palmer, Seamus Sheehy, Edel Boles (Cleanpass Trainer), Ann Byrne (Cleanpass Trainer). (Picture 3) Brian Carroll, Ian Long, Denis O’Sullivan, Trevor Palmer, Edel Boles (Cleanpass Trainer) Michelle Connolly

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Course Content

Microfiber Cotton

Dust, Dirt, Moisture, Grease & Particles

Wiping Direction

Microfiber vs Cotton

Microfiber Studies published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show that

microfiber with 0.37 micrometer diameter was removes up to 98% of bacteria and 93%

of viruses from surfaces using only water (no chemicals). In comparison, traditional cot-

ton cloths remove on average 30% of bacteria and 23% of viruses from surfaces. The

reason for this is in the shape of its fibers. Cotton cloths have round particles while micro-

fibre cloths are more complicated. Cotton cloths move particles of dust, dirt, moisture or

grease while cleaning while microfiber picks up such particles.

In November Our Lady’s Hospice Harolds Cross held a presentation ceremony for over forty in-house staff who had completed the Cleanpass training in hygiene skills and infection control. A total of 42 housekeeping attendants, kitchen, laundry, waste and supervisory staff were presented with their Cleanpass ID cards, three laundry and waste management staff were presented with certificates for training and seven staff including all hygiene supervisors on site were presented with Certificates for completing Martello training for supervisors.

Mo Flynn Chief Executive Officer of the Hospice presented the participants with their Cleanpass ID cards and certificates and gave a speech of congratulations to those involved. Also present was head of non-clinical services Barbara Conalty who was responsible for the initiation and co-ordination of the training. The light refreshments provided were a well deserved acknowledgement for all the hard work and dedication to the training. Congratulations

to all involved!

(Back Row) Iuliana Mart, Robert Gilmore, Patricia Scully ( partly hidden) Mary Roach, Rosaleen Cox, Peter Behan, Ann Fagan ( almost hidden), Carl Porter, Cyril Ireland, Joe Behan, Barbara McArdle. (Middle row) Mary Salmon Helena Leonard, Angela Sherlock, Marion Jackson, Joe Moore, Anne Marie Mulhall, Gilbert Pepito, Muriel Nevin, Mary Canning, Gerry Mulvaney, Barbara Byrne, (seated) Celia De Jesus, Margaret Lowe, Dervilla Moran, Frances Carney, Maria O Sullivan and Dolores Kenny.

PCCC Merlin Park Galway(back) Alan Corcoran, Denis Hynes, Thomas Garvey, Paul Newell, Shirley Keane, Ann Byrne (Cleanpass trainer). (front) David Lyons, Sean O Dowd, Jonathan Ryan, Louise Madden

Graduation Ceremony Harold’s CrossCleanpass Presentation

Spread the word not the infection!

KNOWWHO CLEANPASS is for?CLEANPASS is specifically designed for anyone working in a support role within any

healthcare facility in Ireland. If you are an:

• Attendant • Care Attendant • Catering Assistant • Community Carer • Domestic

• Household Staff • Health Care Assistant • Home Help/Community Care • Home Support Worker

•House-keeping Assistant • Laundry Staff • Maintenance Staff • Multi-task Attendant

• Orderly • Portering Staff • Theatre Attendant • Ward Attendant • Wardsmaid

KNOWWHAT the benefits are to you:Improved awareness of the importance of the job in terms of infection control,

health and safety and teamwork.

Improved knowledge on how to stop MRSA and C. difficile as well as other HCAI’s

Increased knowledge of the dangers, health and safety issues and importance

of reporting problems associated with chemicals, electricity and machinery

KNOWWHERE it came fromWe have integrated all relevant documentation into the course in a simple practical

way so that all participants gain a practical understanding, including:

KNOW the NewsCLEANPASS meets the Minister for Health, Mary Harney. During the summer a deputation from Cleanpass met with Minister for Health Mary Harney at the Department of Health and Children. We introduced the course process and the card system involved. The Minister showed huge interest in this area of service delivery. We were delighted to get such positive and encouraging feedback from her. It has been clear from the meeting that matters relating to hygiene within the healthcare sector are very high on the Minister’s agenda.

Iuliana proudly wearing

her Cleanpass ID card