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IPC Resources for Australasian Aged Care and Home Care Settings
Australasian Aged Care and Home Care Settings
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.
Webinar Series Resources
April 2024 – What’s in an aged care IPC program
- Cop Looking at your facility through an IPC Lens – PowerPoint
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CoP-Looking-at-your-facility-through-an-IPC-lens-whats-in-an-aged-care-program-series-1.pdf - ACIPC Community of Practice Series 1 – power point
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ACIPC-Community-of-Practice-series-1.pdf - IPC Program Example
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IPC-Program-Example.pdf - 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 risk assessment template sample
https://www.acipc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IPC-Risk-assessment-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 - 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
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Standards – ACQSC
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
Aged care rights and diversity
- Charter of Aged Care Rights Poster – ACQSC
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resource-library/charter-aged-care-rights-poster - Sector Code for Visiting in Aged Care Homes
https://cota.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sector_Code_for_Visiting_in_Aged_Care_Homes_v7.2_26062023_Endorsed.pdf - Centre for Cultural Diversity in Aging
https://www.culturaldiversity.com.au/resources/national-policies-and-initiatives
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
Social Factors
- DoHAC and ACQSC – Webinar effective IPC behaviours
https://www.health.gov.au/news/announcements/webinar-for-the-aged-care-sector-effective-infection-prevention-and-control-ipc-behaviours
Dementia IPC Support
- Dementia Support Australia
https://www.dementia.com.au - National Aged Care Alliance
https://www.dementia.org.au/resources/national-aged-care-alliance - Dementia Training Australia
https://dta.com.au/
Infection Prevention and Control Leads (IPC leads)
- Department of Health and Aged Care – IPC leads
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control-leads - My Aged Care service and support portal
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/my-aged-care-service-and-support-portal - IPC lead contact email
https://www.health.gov.au/contacts/infection-prevention-and-control-lead-contact?language=en
Outbreak Management
- Department of Health and Aged Care – Outbreak Checklist
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/outbreak-preparedness-checklist
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 - NSW: First 24hrs: managing an outbreak of COVID 19 in a disability Group Home
https://www.cec.health.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/690351/First-24-Hours-Managing-an-Outbreak-of-COVID-19-in-a-Residential-Disability-Facility-Group-Home.pdf
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 - 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 - 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
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 - PPE use for aged care staff caring for residents with respiratory viruses -ACSQHC
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/poster-ppe-use-aged-care-staff-caring-residents-respiratory-viruses
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
Hand Hygiene
- ACSQHC – National Hand Hygiene Initiative – National Hand Hygiene initiative (HHI)
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/national-hand-hygiene-initiative - What is Hand Hygiene – NHHI
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/national-hand-hygiene-initiative - 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene in Aged Care ACSQHC
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/5-moments-hand-hygiene-aged-care-poster - The 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene in aged care – fact sheet
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/5-moments-hand-hygiene-aged-care-fact-sheet - Hand Hygiene – Helping others with hand hygiene
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resource-library/hand-hygiene-helping-others-hand-hygiene - How to handrub poster – WHO
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/how-to-handrub - How to Hand wash Poster – WHO
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/how-to-handwash
Respiratory Hygiene/cough etiquette
- ACSQHC – respiratory protection
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/primary-and-community-healthcare/guide-primary-and-community-healthcare-standards/clinical-safety-standard/preventing-and-controlling-infection#respiratory-hygiene-cough-etiquette-and-physical-distancing
Cover your cough Posters :
- SA –
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/e8e8d0a7-92ef-4411-85fa-cdbfd6b729fe/Cover-Your_Cough-poster-A4-landscape-cdcb-ics-20190417.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE-e8e8d0a7-92ef-4411-85fa-cdbfd6b729fe-oaF9cLi - SA Community –
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/9b4fe236-fb3f-4534-8473-92129d1b1876/19040.1-1+CYC-Poster-A4-public-web.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE-9b4fe236-fb3f-4534-8473-92129d1b1876-oFJ7Sgd - ACT –
https://health.act.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-03/2.3%20poster%20-%20cough%20sneeze%20etiquette.pdf - TAS-
https://www.health.tas.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-12/Cover-your-cough-and-sneeze.pdf - Victoria –
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-09/instructions-hand-hygiene-and-cough-etiquette-posters.pdf - Victoria Community –
https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/2093210/Cough-and-Sneeze-poster.pdf
Building and Construction
- Victoria – Aged care design guidelines
https://www.vhba.vic.gov.au/public-sector-residential-aged-care-services-interim-facility-design-guidelines
Ventilation
- Victorian Health Department – Ventilation strategies for residential care settings
https://www.health.vic.gov.au/covid-19-infection-prevention-control-guidelines/ventilation#69-ventilation-strategies-for-residential-care-settings - Victoria – WPHU – Ventilation aged care checklist
https://www.wphu.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220620-WPHU-Ventilation-checklist-for-residential-settings-final.pdf
Cleaning and Disinfection
- ACSQHC – Environmental Cleaning Practices in small health services
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-06/environmental_cleaning_practices_in_small_health_organisations.pdf - ACSQHC – Flowchart – The process and product selection for routine environmental cleaning
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/flowchart-process-and-product-selection-routine-environmental-cleaning - ACSQHC –Environment cleaning: information for cleaners
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/environment-cleaning-information-cleaners - ACSQHC –Infographic – Benefits of Environmental Cleaning
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/infographic-benefits-environmental-cleaning - ACSQHC -Fact sheet – Principles of environmental cleaning product selection
https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-and-resources/resource-library/fact-sheet-principles-environmental-cleaning-product-selection
Catering
- AUS NZ Food standards
https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/ - DoHAC – Food Standards and Safety
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/food-and-nutrition/about/food-standards-and-safety - DoHAC – Food and nutrition in aged care – regulation and compliance
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/improving-food-nutrition-aged-care/regulation-compliance - ACQSC – Residential aged care food services
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/food-nutrition-dining/food-nutrition-and-dining-resources/residential-aged-care-food-services - Food Safety Information Council
https://www.foodsafety.asn.au/food-safety/ - Association of Nutrition and Food Service Professionals (ANFS) – Long-Term Care Facility Garden Policy 2019
https://www.anfponline.org/docs/default-source/events/2019/hotel/handouts/long-term-care-garden-policy.pdf - Hospital Health Care – Playing it safe in the vegetable garden
https://www.hospitalhealth.com.au/content/aged-allied-health/article/playing-it-safe-in-the-vegetable-garden-1335259318
Laundry Management
- Australia/New Zealand Laundry Practice AS/NZS 4146:2000
https://www.saiglobal.com/PDFTemp/Previews/OSH/as/as4000/4100/4146.pdf - 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 Hygiene Australia
https://www.laundryhygiene.com.au/laundry-standards/
Animals in Aged Care
- Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) – Companion animals in aged care accommodation – Policy
https://www.ava.com.au/policy-advocacy/policies/companion-animals-management-and-welfare/companion-animals-in-aged-care-accommodation/ - AVA Survey Pet Friendly aged care
https://www.ava.com.au/news/survey-pet-friendly-aged-care/ - Companion Animal Network Australia – Australia (CAN)
https://australiacan.org.au/ - CAN- Pet friendly aged care
https://petfriendlyagedcare.com.au/ - RSPCA – Community aged care program
https://www.rspcansw.org.au/what-we-do/working-in-communities/community-aged-care-program/ - Aged Care Guide – can my pet live with me in aged care
https://www.agedcareguide.com.au/information/can-my-pet-live-with-me-in-aged-care - Pets and Positive Aging (PAPA)
https://www.petsandpositiveageing.com/ - Pets in Aged Care Homes Makes Paw-fect Sense with New Tool
https://www.unisa.edu.au/media-centre/Releases/2022/pets-in-aged-care-homes-makes-paw-fect-sense-with-new-tool/ - Animal Contact Guidelines SA
https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/e0947b00492e1a49ac0afd9006c065a9/14167.1+A4+Guidelines+Book-ONLINE+%283%29.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE-e0947b00492e1a49ac0afd9006c065a9-nKKr5Sm
Management of Suspected and confirmed UTI
- ACQSC – User Guide to the Clinical Pathway for older people in aged care homes
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/sites/default/files/media/guide-clinical-pathway-aged-care-homes-suspected-utis.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 - 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
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
Aged care infection management by pathogen type
- 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 - 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
COVID 19 - DoHAC – COVID advice for in home aged care providers
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/managing-covid-19/for-in-home-providers - DoHAC – Government support for providers and workers
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/managing-covid-19/government-support - Prevent and Prepare for COVID 19 in Residential Care
https://www.health.gov.au/topics/aged-care/managing-covid-19/prevent-and-prepare-in-residential-aged-care