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Ward matron : Next, is about the clinical waste disposal. All of the nurse I observed were aware that by
the standard given, they (3) ___________________ put all of them in disposal waste bag.
However, some were not paying attention to their own safety when doing that.

Head nurse : Can you specify that, please.
Ward matron : When tightening the top of the bag, they (4) ___________________ (not) press the bag, in
case of any sharp item inside.
Head nurse : Owh, it’s actually written on the SOP. They might forget that. I’m sorry.
Ward matron : And then, there is also an issue with the use of PDI wipes. As our basic SOP for preventing
cross contamination, we (5) ___________________change the wipes every time we move
to another surface.

Head nurse : Yeah, yeah. That’s totally true. I (6) ___________________ Keep reminding them. Is there
anything else?
Ward matron : Yes, there is still one last issue. It’s about the time your crew took to disinfect one area.
The disinfectant solution contained in the PDI wipes (7) ___________________rest for at
least 2 minutes on the surface. Please reinforce them that they (8) ___________________

(not) rush the process despite the number of patients.
Head nurse : Of course. I understand that well.

Pair up and investigate place/area/object around you which you think is less hygienic.

 You may take 5 minutes outside the class to find the place/area/object you
think is less hygienic.

 Snap a picture of it and bring it inside the class.
 Discuss what aspects make the place/area/object less hygienic and what

hygiene procedure you must take.

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