ABOUT SRACA VIC
The Sterilising Research and Advisory Council of Australia (Victoria) Inc. (SRACA), the professional body of Sterilising Technology practitioners, was started in 1962. SRACA (Victoria) Inc. promotes high standards of practice in the provision of sterilising and disinfection services.
SRACA also runs workshops and seminars to help keep sterilising technology practitioners fully informed on the latest developments in technology.
Committee Role
- Ensuring that all activities of the Council take place in accordance with The Constitution of the Council and that all financial dealings are in accordance with good Accounting practice.
- Develop and maintain the membership basis of the Council.
- Produce a regular newsletter for the interest of the members of the Council.
- Planning educational meetings, seminars and conferences.
- Provide advice to the members on interpretation of matters relating to interpretation of Sterilizing Standards.
- Provide advice to Governmental Departments on matters of Sterilizing Technology.
On a Broader Stage the Committee also plays a role in the following:
- Membership of the Federation of Sterilizing Research & Advisory Councils of Australia (FSRACA).
- Membership of such groups as Standards Australia Committees for consideration of relevant Standards that may apply to the industry.
You do not have to be a Committee Member to help the Committee perform these roles. Feel free to volunteer to assist in any of the above tasks. Not only will you learn new skills, but you make new friends. Contact any of the Committee Members to see how you can help.
Information Sheet
Dear Members and Colleagues,
The Sterilising Research and Advisory Council of Australia (SRACA) Victoria have been asked if we should be doing anything different in CSSD during the COVID-19 pandemic. The answer is:
Follow the Government & Health Service Organisation requirements and continue to do the great work we do.
As a reminder:
- All used reusable medical devices returning to CSSD from the operating theatre, wards, clinics and other procedure rooms are considered contaminated
- All staff working in the decontamination room should be wearing personal protective equipment including face shield, gown and gloves
- Automated cleaning with thermal disinfection is recommended where possible, consistent with the instructions for use and local protocols
- Staff are to ensure good hand and personal hygiene practices are demonstrated at all times
- No personal mobile phones in CSSD
- Surfaces in all areas are to be cleaned frequently. This includes frequently touched items such as keyboards, phones and scanners
- Entry to CSSD should be restricted to essential staff
- Keep yourself, colleagues, family and your community safe
- To keep up to date with the latest information on COVID-19, visit the Victorian Department of Health website: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Kind regards,
SRACA VIC Committee
The above information is intended as a guide only. Please always refer to the Department of Health and your Health Service Organisation for further information. SRACA Vic website is unable to answer individual questions.
SRACA VIC COMMITTEE
Kate Haberfield
President
St. Vincent's Hospital
Darren Martin
Vice President
Bendigo Health
Pam Weiner
Treasurer
St. Vincent's Hospital
Anne Hardy
Committee
Karen Tricker
Committee
Western Health
Julie Bulger
Committee
Bendigo Health
Paula Binns
Committee
Mercy Hospital for Women
Carmal Hardwick
Committee
Bairnsdale Regional Health Service
Di Lewington
Bookkeeper/Secretariat
Lillette Leveque
Observer Monash Health
Jackie Barber
Observer Grampians Health
Michelle Walker
Observer Grampians Health
Mohammed Hussein
Observer Western Health
