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ACIPC is advocating for infection prevention and control expertise to be included in the new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
The College is concerned about the lack of IPC expertise within the proposed Australian CDC and is urging formal representation and permanent inclusion of IPC as a specialty.
We have has released a position statement urging the Australian Government to embed IPC expertise within the Australian CDC structure to ensure:
- expert IPC guidance during future pandemics
- healthcare facilities and community settings can implement standardised IPC protocols and guidelines
- future and emerging infectious disease prevention and control is effective across the entire community
- an effective national surveillance program for Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)
The integration of IPC as a core function within the Australian CDC will enable Australia to build a One Health framework and strengthen our ability to prevent, control, and respond to infectious disease threats in the future. It is critical for consumer and employee safety, quality improvement, prevention of antimicrobial resistance and improving outbreak preparedness and responses that IPC be an integral part of the new CDC.
To view and download the Position Statement, please click the link below: