2023
Poster or graphic
2022
Poster or graphic
2023
Poster or graphic
2023
Poster or graphic
Infection prevention and control in aged care
Resources on infection prevention and control (IPC) for aged care service providers and staff.
In aged care settings, infection prevention and control (IPC) and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs protect older people and staff by reducing the risk of transmission of infections and the development of antimicrobial resistance.
The following resources are available to assist aged care service providers to implement IPC and AMS strategies to protect older people and staff from infections:
Commission resources
Posters
IPC Guidelines
2023
Guide, user guide or guidelines
IPC Factsheets
2022
Fact sheet or brochure
2021
Guide, user guide or guidelines
AMS Factsheets
2021
Publication, report or update
E-Learning
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Infection prevention and control eLearning modules for aged care |
The Basics of infection prevention and control for aged care module provides a foundation in infection prevention and control for all aged care workers. The module can be used during induction or for refresher training.
The Infection prevention and control in aged care - training support resource is designed for registered nurses, infection prevention and control leads and others responsible for the delivery of infection prevention and control education in aged care services. The purpose of this module is to provide:
- Definitions and key concepts for each core element of infection prevention and control
- A framework for the development and delivery of a basic infection prevention and control education package
- Learners with a foundation for training others in infection prevention and control.
Posters
2023
Poster or graphic
2022
Poster or graphic
2023
Poster or graphic
2023
Poster or graphic
IPC Guidelines
2023
Guide, user guide or guidelines
IPC Factsheets
2022
Fact sheet or brochure
2021
Guide, user guide or guidelines
AMS Factsheets
2021
Publication, report or update
E-Learning
|
Infection prevention and control eLearning modules for aged care |
The Basics of infection prevention and control for aged care module provides a foundation in infection prevention and control for all aged care workers. The module can be used during induction or for refresher training.
The Infection prevention and control in aged care - training support resource is designed for registered nurses, infection prevention and control leads and others responsible for the delivery of infection prevention and control education in aged care services. The purpose of this module is to provide:
- Definitions and key concepts for each core element of infection prevention and control
- A framework for the development and delivery of a basic infection prevention and control education package
- Learners with a foundation for training others in infection prevention and control.
External links
- Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission – Aged Care Quality Standards
- Department of Health and Aged Care – including information about COVID-19 and aged care