The Commission developed the Guide to support implementation of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
The Guide is informed by the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare, with content and key principles adapted for residential and community aged care settings.
The Guide includes sections on:
- IPC systems in aged care
- Risk assessment
- Standard and transmission-based precautions requirements
- Safely conducting and managing procedures and invasive devices
- Environmental sustainability in IPC
- Staff health and safety
- Infection monitoring
- Antimicrobial stewardship.
