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The Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Guide

This Guide supports implementation of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and supplements the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare for the aged care workforce and those providing care for older people. The Guide outlines the basic principles of infection prevention and control and explains how to apply these principles using a risk-based approach.

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The Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Guide

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Introduction and executive summary

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Chapter 1 - Infection prevention and control in aged care

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Chapter 2 - Risk assessment and management in infection prevention and control in aged care

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Chapter 3 - The basics of microbiology and infection prevention and control

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Chapter 4 - Standard and transmission-based precautions

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Chapter 5 - Wound care, procedures and invasive devices

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Chapter 6 - Clean, safe and hygienic environments

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Chapter 7 - Staff health and safety

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Chapter 8 - Infection prevention and the wellbeing of older persons

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Chapter 9 - Monitoring and continuous quality improvement

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Chapter 10 - Antimicrobial stewardship in aged care

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Appendices

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Glossary, abbreviations and acronyms and glossary references

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Publication year
2024
Resource type
Guide, user guide or guidelines
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