Infection prevention and control
Our infection prevention and control measures allow health professionals to monitor and reduce the risk of transmission of infections between people, providers and others in health care environments.
They include specific guidance for managing infection rates and surveillance, and monitoring tools for different health care settings.
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Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare
The Guidelines support healthcare workers and organisations to develop tailored local protocols and processes for infection, prevention and control.
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Infection prevention and control for specific diseases
Guidance and advice for healthcare workers and organisations to prevent and control specific diseases.
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Infection surveillance and monitoring
Guidance for healthcare workers and organisations to monitor Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI).
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National Hand Hygiene Initiative
A range of materials and guidance to support implementation of the National Hand Hygiene Initiative.
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Standard and transmission-based precautions
Information and resources on how and when to use standard and transmission-based precautions to reduce the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
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Infection prevention and control in aged care
Information and resources on infection prevention and control for aged care settings.