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IPC Resources for Australasian Aged Care

Australasian Aged Care

IPC in residential care and home care is unique and governed by its own Aged Care Quality and Safety Standards.

The following page of IPC aged care resources aims to guide, support, and inform aged care providers, healthcare workers, residents, visitors and the broader community.

Note: Resources shared across all health care settings are located in the collaborative resource pages in accordance with country or region.

Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Standards – ACQSC

Standards:

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/older-australians/your-rights/aged-care-quality-standards

Standard 3 Personal care and clinical care – Infection Control and AMS (3g)

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/quality-standards/personal-care-and-clinical-care

Standard 5 Service Environment – Safe Clean environment (3c)

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/quality-standards/service-environment

Standard 8 Organisation Governance (3a, b, c, d, e)

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/quality-standards/organisational-governance

National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards Aged care module and User Guide for Multi-Purpose Services

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-02/nsqhs_standards_aged_care_module_and_user_guide_for_multi-purpose_services._february_2021.pdf

Self-Assessment Checklists:

Infection prevention and control (IPC) governance self-assessment checklist

ipc-governance-self-assessment-checklist.pdf (agedcarequality.gov.au)

Infection prevention and control (IPC) operational readiness self-assessment checklist

ipc-operational-readiness-self-assessment-checklist.pdf (agedcarequality.gov.au)

Aged Care Infection Management by Pathogen Type

Victorian guideline on CPO for long-term residential care facilities

https://www.health.vic.gov.au/infectious-diseases/victorian-guideline-on-cpe-for-long-term-residential-care-facilities-version-11

VICNISS Herpes Zoster in aged care

https://www.vicniss.org.au/media/2580/herpeszoster-rfq04061-pdi-agedcarefactsheet_a4_b-revised_nov2022v2.pdf

DoHAC – Interim guidance on the infection prevention and control of Monkey Pox at home or in non-healthcare settings

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/iceg-interim-guidance-on-the-infection-prevention-and-control-of-monkeypox-at-home-or-in-a-non-healthcare-setting?language=en

DoHAC – Intrem guidance on Monkey Pox for healthcare workers

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/iceg-interim-guidance-on-monkeypox-for-health-workers?language=en

NCAS – Community Information Sheets on Common Infections (Bronchitis, cellulitis, cystitis, leg ulcers, Otitis media, Rhinosinusitis, Tonsilitis)

https://www.ncas-australia.org/community-information-sheets

Antimicrobial Stewardship

ACSQHC – AMS Book. Chapter 16 Antimicrobial Stewardship in the community and residential aged care
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/ams-book-chapter-16-antimicrobial-stewardship-community-and-residential-aged-care

CDC – The core elements of Antibiotic Stewardship for Nursing Homes
https://www.cdc.gov/antibiotic-use/core-elements/pdfs/Nursing-Homes-Core-Elements-C-508.pdf

Antimicrobial Stewardship Self-Assessment Tool and User Guide
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resource-library/antimicrobial-stewardship-self-assessment-tool-and-user-guide

Guidance for implementation of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Clinical Care Standard in aged care
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/guidance-implementation-antimicrobial-stewardship-ams-clinical-care-standard-aged-care

ACSQHC – Antibiotics (Antimicrobials) and older people – what you should know
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/antibiotics-antimicrobials-and-older-people-what-you-should-know

ACQSC – Antimicrobial stewardship resources for providers and clinicians
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/clinical-governance/medication-management#antimicrobial-stewardship-resources-for-providers-and-clinicians

Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard
Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care

Guidance for implementation of the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Clinical Care Standard in aged care
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/guidance-implementation-antimicrobial-stewardship-ams-clinical-care-standard-aged-care

NPS Medicine wise – Antibiotic Resistance, the facts
https://www.nps.org.au/consumers/antibiotic-resistance-the-facts

NPS Medicine wise – How to reduce AB resistance
https://www.nps.org.au/professionals/reducing-antibiotic-resistance

NPS Medicine wise – Antimicrobial use and resistance in Australia: keeping Australia informed and prepared
https://www.nps.org.au/news/antimicrobial-use-and-resistance-in-australia-keeping-australia-informed-and-prepared

National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (NAPS)
https://www.naps.org.au/Default.aspx

What is the Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey (AC NAPS)?
https://www.naps.org.au/Resources/Information_sheet_ACNAPS2021_Updated.pdf

NCAS – National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship – Aged Care
https://www.ncas-australia.org/aged-care

NCAS – National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship Resources
https://www.ncas-australia.org/aged-care-resources

NCAS – Clinical Antimicrobial Fact Sheets for clinicians and residents

https://www.ncas-australia.org/ClinicalFactSheets#clinicalfactsheets
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resource-library/antimicrobial-stewardship-self-assessment-tool-and-user-guide

AURA 2023 Aged Care Highlights – Antimicrobial use

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/aura-2023-highlights-aged-care

ACSQHC – Fact sheet – Topical Antifungals Aged Care

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/fact-sheet-topical-antifungals-aged-care

NCAS- Topical Antifungals – Tips

https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/d820f98f/files/uploaded/NCAS%202020_Topical%20antifungals%20tips.pdf

NCAS- Topical Antifungals – assessing and treating

https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/d820f98f/files/uploaded/RC%20211020%20Topical%20Antifungals.pdf

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Building and Construction
Comparison of IPC Aged Care Guidelines
Food and nutrition safety
Incontinence Associated Dermatitis with suspected infection

VICNISS – Incontinence Associated Dermatitis with suspected infection – Guidelines

https://www.vicniss.org.au/media/chfbpa5b/iad_landscape-2023.pdf 

IPC Education and Training

Aged Care COVID Infection Control Training – DoHAC

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/aged-care-covid-19-infection-control-training

ACSQHC –Infection prevention and control for aged care eLearning modules

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/hand-hygiene-and-infection-prevention-and-control-elearning-modules/infection-prevention-and-control-aged-care-elearning-modules

Infection prevention and control for aged care eLearning modules – National Hand Hygiene Initiative Learning Management System

https://nhhi.southrock.com/cgi-bin-secure/Home.cgi?msecs=1705556182112

Aged Care Infection Prevention and Control Training Tool – ACQSC

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/aged-care-infection-prevention-and-control-training-tool

Clinical Educators Guide Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare

https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/attachments/Clinical-Educators-Guide-WEB.pdf 

Laundry Management

Laundry practice AS 4146:2024

https://www.standards.org.au/standards-catalogue/standard-details?designation=AS-4146-2024 

Australian HealthCare Laundry & Linen Services Association. (2012). Codes of Practice for Public Healthcare Operated Laundries and Linen Services.

https://laundryanddrycleaning.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Laundry-Standards-Codes-of-Practice-2012.pdf

Laundry and Infection Control in Home Care

https://laundryanddrycleaning.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Laundry-Standards-Codes-of-Practice-2012.pdf

Laundry and Infection Control in Residential Aged Care

https://laundryanddrycleaning.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Laundry-Standards-Codes-of-Practice-2012.pdf

Management of Respiratory Infection

Communicable Diseases Network Australia. National Outbreak Management Guideline for Acute Respiratory Infection (including COVID-19, influenza and RSV) in Residential Aged Care Home

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-06/national-guideline-for-the-prevention-control-and-public-health-management-of-outbreaks-of-acute-respiratory-infection-in-residential-aged-care-homes.pdf

Infectious respiratory disease prevention: responsibilities and obligations

infectious-respiratory-disease-prevention-responsibilities-and-obligations.pdf

VICNISS -Preventing Influenza in aged care

https://www.vicniss.org.au/media/2056/influenza-rfq04061-pdi-agedcarefactsheet_a4_c-final.pdf

DoHAC – Handbook – Influenza Kit for Home Care

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/handbook-influenza-kit-for-home-care

VICNISS -Preventing pneumonia in aged care

https://www.vicniss.org.au/media/2057/pneumococcal-rfq04061-pdi-agedcarefactsheet_a4_a-final.pdf

DoHAC – Government support for providers and workers

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/managing-covid-19/government-support

 

Management of Suspected and confirmed UTI

ACQSC To Dip or Not to Dip Implementation Guide for Nurse and Pharmacist Champions

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/tdontd-implementation-guide-for-facilitators.pdf

ACQSC – Clinical pathway for older people in aged care homes: Suspected Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) With Catheter

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/form-ams-clinical-pathway-fillable-form-with-catheter.pdf

ACQSC – Clinical pathway for older people in aged care homes: Suspected Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Without Catheter

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/form-ams-clinical-pathway-fillable-form-without-catheter.pdf

ACQSC To Dip or Not to Dip Antibiotic Audit

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/audit-tool-to-dip-ot-not-to-dip.pdf

Approaches to improve UTI management in Australian Residential Aged Care Services

https://www.vicniss.org.au/media/2421/uti-in-aged-care_ipc-lead-forum-25821.pdf

NCAS – National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship – Aged Care – Urinary Tract Infections 

https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/d820f98f/files/uploaded/Urinary%20Tract%20Infection%20-%20frequently%20asked%20questions.pdf 

Multi-Resistant Organism Management in Aged Care
Outbreak Management

Department of Health and Aged Care – Outbreak Checklist

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/outbreak-preparedness-checklist

Outbreak Management Plan – key features

Outbreak Management Plan – Key features 

Gastroenteritis:

CDNA Guidelines Norovirus and suspected viral gastroenteritis – Aged Care pg. 49

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/norovirus-and-suspected-viral-gastroenteritis-cdna-national-guidelines-for-public-health-units?language=en

Gastro-Info Outbreak Coordinator’s Handbook

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020/01/outbreak-coordinator-s-handbook-gastroenteritis-kit-for-aged-care.pdf

Respiratory Tract:

CDNA Outbreaks of Acute Respiratory Infection in Residential Care Facilities

https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2022/09/national-guidelines-for-the-prevention-control-and-public-health-management-of-outbreaks-of-acute-respiratory-infection-including-covid-19-and-influenza-in-residential-care-facilities.pdf

How prepared are you for a COVID outbreak – ACQSC

https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/how_prepared_are_you_for_a_covid_19_outbreak_factsheet.pdf

First 24hrs – managing COVID 19 in residential aged care facility – DoHAC

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/first-24-hours-managing-covid-19-in-a-residential-aged-care-facility?language=en

Managing a COVID Outbreak in Residential Care

https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/managing-covid-19/prevent-and-prepare-in-residential-aged-care/managing-a-covid-19-outbreak

NDIS – Coronavirus outbreak preparedness, prevention and management

https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-02/fact-sheet-covid-19-outbreak-preparedness-prevention-and-management.pdf

 

Standard and Transmission Precautions

Standard Precaution Poster -ACSQHC

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/infection-prevention-and-control-poster-standard-precautions-poster

Contact Precautions Poster -ACSQHC

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/infection-prevention-and-control-poster-contact-precautions-poster

Contact and Droplet Precautions Poster – ACSQHC

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/infection-prevention-and-control-poster-combined-contact-and-droplet-precautions

Airborne Precautions Poster – ACSQHC

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/infection-prevention-and-control-poster-airborne-precautions-poster

Airborne and Contact Precautions Poster – ACSQHC

https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/infection-prevention-and-control-poster-airborne-precautions-poster

Guide for managing the transmission of pathogens through the air in aged care settings

https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Guide-for-Managing-the-transmission-of-pathogens-through-the-air-in-aged-care-care-settings.pdf

N95 mask Fit checking poster –State

QLD –

https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0035/974294/p2-n95-fit-check.pdf

NSW-

https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/566776/Principles-of-fit-checking.pdf

Facial Hair styles and Filtering Facepiece Respirators – CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/pdfs/facialhairwmask11282017-508.pdf