by ACIPC Office | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Aged Care Employee Day is 7 August and is an opportunity to celebrate the thousands of dedicated workers, supporting millions of older Australians in aged care, retirement living and seniors housing. From leaders to those providing hands-on compassionate care...
by ACIPC Office | Aug 6, 2025 | Bug Library
Hepatitis Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by hepatotropic viruses, but it can also result from toxins, drugs, alcohol, autoimmune responses, and metabolic disorders. Viral hepatitis comprises five primary types—Hepatitis A, B, C,...
by ACIPC Office | Aug 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Congratulations to Michael Ereck, winner of the 2025 Dr Joan Faoagali Award. Michael is a Registered Nurse and the General Manager at ibiscare, an aged care provider in NSW. The Dr Joan Faoagali Award was set up by the College to honour Joan in celebration of her life...
by ACIPC Office | Jul 30, 2025 | News
In a major milestone in global IPC collaboration, ACIPC and IPC (the Infection Prevention Society) have formally endorsed APIC and IPAC Canada’s Ethical Infection Prevention and Control Decision-Making Framework. The framework, released in March 2024,...
by ACIPC Office | Jul 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
You are invited to participate in an international survey on current practices in the surveillance and prevention of infections related to peripheral and central venous catheters in acute care settings. Although catheter-related infections (CLABSI) represent a...