News and Events

Change in Laundry Practice Standards
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee TX-016, Laundry Practice to supersede AS/NZS 4146:2000. After consultation with...

Outbreak Management Plan key feautres
Outbreak management planning is a key part of infection prevention and control. This document, from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission,...

Comparison of IPC aged care guidelines
Earlier this year, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) released its Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control...

ICD-IMPROVE Project – register now!
Invitation to participate in a project about indwelling catheter care in Australian aged care homes Researchers from the National Ageing Research...

Evaluation of the IPC Lead role – Final report released
Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes The role of the Infection Prevention and Control...

New AMS guidelines released by ASQSHC
The Australian Commission for Quality and Safety in Health Care has released new guidance on implementing the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)...

Aged Care bill passes Parliament
The Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care announced today that the Aged Care Bill had passed Parliament. This means the new Aged...

IPC Resources – a guided tour
Seeking the latest IPC resources? We’ve enhanced our online offerings and invite you to join a complimentary webinar designed to help you maximize...