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Aged Care IPC Templates and Tools
The following working tools/templates have been generously donated by IPC experts from differing aged care providers. The resources are samples of working documents which are able to be used and altered to meet the needs of individual environments.
Aged Care IPC Program and Plans
- Infection prevention and control risk assessment template example
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Infection-Prevention-and-Control-Program-Risk-Assessment-Template-Example.pdf - Infection prevention and control Program plan template example
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Infection-Prevention-and-Control-Program-Plan-Template-Example.pdf - IPC Program Example
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IPC-Program-Example.pdf - IPC risk assessment template sample
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IPC-Risk-assessment-template-sample.pdf - IPC Quality improvement action plan template sample
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IPC-Quality-Improvement-Action-Plan-Template-Sample-.pdf - The infection prevention and control annual program plan template sample
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Aged-Care-Infection-Prevention-and-Control-Annual-Program-Plan.pdf
Aged Care IPC lead role
- IPC Lead orientation Schedule
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IPC-Lead-Orientation-Schedule.pdf - Launching the IPCL
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Launching-the-IPCL-2023.pdf - Infection Control Lead Duties
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Infection-Control-Lead-Duties-sample-2024.pdf - IPC Lead roles and responsibilities
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IPC-Lead-roles-and-responsibilities-template-2024.pdf - Duty statement IPC
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Duty-Statement-IPC-Lead.pdf - IPC Management plan
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IPC-Management-Plan.pdf - 2024 IPC lead 12 month aged care
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-IPC-Lead-12month-jobs-aged-care.pdf - 2024 IPC lead 12 month multipurpose
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-IPC-Lead-12month-jobs-multipurpose.pdf
Aged care IPC surveillance/audit
- Masks and Bare Below the Elbows
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-Masks-and-Bare-Below-Elbow-.pdf - Sharps
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-Sharps.pdf - Urinary Catheters
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-Urinary-Catheters.pdf - ANTT
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-ANTT.pdf - Donning and Doffing
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-Donning-and-Doffing-Stations.pdf - Linen
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-Linen.pdf - Laundry Process
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Laundry-Process-Spot-Audit.pdf - Sterile Stock Room
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-Sterile-Store.pdf - Transmission Based Precautions
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Audit-TEMPLATE-TBP.pdf - Full cleaning and environment
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Cleaning-and-Environmental-Audit-FULL.docx - Spot cleaning
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Spot-Cleaning-Audit.pdf - Full waste management
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Waste-Managment-Audit-FULL.pdf
AMS
- National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS)
https://www.naps.org.au/Default.aspx - Antimicrobial Audit sample
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Antimicrobial_Audit_Sample.pdf - Antimicrobial Stewardship Self-Assessment Tool and User Guide
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resource-library/antimicrobial-stewardship-self-assessment-tool-and-user-guide - NCAS Antimicrobial stewardship policy
https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/d820f98f/files/uploaded/AMS%20Policy_PDF_March%2019.pdf - To Dip or Not to Dip audit tool
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resource-library/dip-or-not-dip-audit-tool - Clinical pathways for suspected UTIs forms
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resource-library/clinical-pathways-suspected-utis-forms
Gloving Practices
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Gloving for environmental cleaning
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cleaning-and-Disinfection-Gloving-2025.pdf -
Gloving for laundry practices
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Linien-practice-gloving-2025.pdf -
Gloving for catering
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Catering-Gloving-2025.pdf
Companion Animals in Aged Care
Residential and visiting animals are well-recognized for improving the quality of life for older adults in care. A person- and animal-centered approach is adopted to support the continued companionship between an older person and their pet when transitioning into residential care.
The Aged Care Draft Bill 2024 outlines the rights of older individuals to stay connected with their pets, should they choose to. The Aged Care Quality Standards emphasize the importance of Person-Centered Care, which includes considering the preferences and mental well-being of older persons.
This bundle of resources aims to provide guidance to help support older people, their pets, and care providers in facilitating the co-residence of older individuals and their pets.
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Pet Life at (Aged Care Provider) – introductory letter
Respiratory infection and Vaccination
- Pre-assessment action plan for respiratory infections in aged care facility residents
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Documents/gp-antiviral-pre-assessment-form-aged-care.pdf - Resident Vaccination Consent Form 202506 Template
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Resident-Vaccination-Consent-Form-202506-TEMPLATE.docx - Influenza and COVID 19 Vaccination and Antiviral Management Consent Forms
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Influenza-and-COVID-19-Vaccination-and-Antiviral-Management-Consent-Forms.docx
Resident and Visitor Information
Reusable Equipment Cleaning/Reprocessing Tools
- Reusable equipment cleaning and reprocessing toolbox
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Reusable-Equipment-cleaning-toolbox-2024.pdf