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Help put IPC in the new CDC

Help put IPC in the new CDC

Help us to advocate for the inclusion of IPC in the new Australian Centre for Disease Control   Your voice can shape the future of IPC in Australia The Australian Government is progressing plans for a new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC). This presents...
COVID-19 outbreaks in residential aged care

COVID-19 outbreaks in residential aged care

ACIPC is calling for immediate action as COVID-19 outbreaks surge in residential aged care.   In a new media release, the College, while praising Infection prevention and control professionals’ response in managing high levels of outbreaks, is urging health...
IPC Lead training & reporting changes

IPC Lead training & reporting changes

The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing has announced that from 1 August, training and reporting requirements will change for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Leads.   Changes include: Infection Prevention and Control Leads...
Aged Care in Focus

Aged Care in Focus

Did you miss our informative and interesting June webinar ‘IPC Train the Trainer – education skills’ with Carrie Spinks and guest speaker Perri Waddell?   Don’t worry – you can watch (or rewatch) at your leisure on the ACIPC website’s Aged Care IPC Webinar page...
Audit tool and checklist for a MAC

Audit tool and checklist for a MAC

A practical new Audit Tool and Checklist is now available to support residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in establishing or strengthening their Medication Advisory Committee (MAC). Based on the User Guide: Role of a Medication Advisory Committee, this resource...
Aged Care Connexion online forum open

Aged Care Connexion online forum open

Working in aged care and have questions? Post them to Aged Care Connexion, ACIPC’s online forum dedicated specifically to aged care. You can post and answer questions, subscribe to email notifications, and search online archives suitable to your speciality. For...