This page includes information on infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies for Candida auris (C. auris).
C. auris is a fungus (yeast) that is resistant to a range of antifungal medicines and can cause serious infections in patients who are immunocompromised. The severity, communicability, and drug resistance associated with C. auris infections means that correct identification and management of C. auris is crucial for the treatment and control of disease.
Environmentally sustainable infection prevention and control (IPC) practices improve the safety and quality of health care for patients.
The Commission has developed a suite of resources to assist health service organisations to implement AS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities.
The Commission has developed a series of resources on infection prevention and control (IPC) for aged care service providers and staff.
The Commission has developed 10 advanced infection prevention and control eLearning modules that can be undertaken individually, or as a suite, dependent on need.
This page includes resources for implementation of the Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards (Primary and Community Healthcare Standards).
The NHHI LMS hosts the hand hygiene, infection prevention and control modules and hand hygiene auditor online learning. Health service organisations (excluding aged care) with 10+ staff can register for access to the NHHI LMS.
Registering an organisation allows learners (staff) to link their profiles to your organisation in the NHHI LMS.Organisations do not need to register for its staff (learners) to access the NHHI online learning modules. The organisation name does not appear on any completion certificates.
The NHHI LMS hosts the hand hygiene, infection prevention and control modules and hand hygiene auditor online learning.
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Advisory Committee provides a mechanism for the Commission to consult with experts and key stakeholders on the development and implementation of national initiatives related to IPC.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Week is held during the third week of October each year to highlight the importance of preventing infections. The theme for IPC Week 2024 is ‘Move the needle on IPC by breaking the chain of infection!’.
World Hand Hygiene Day is held annually on 5 May. The 'Save Lives: Clean Your Hands' global campaign was launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2009.
New resources are now available for World Hand Hygiene Day 2025.
