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The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) is a government agency which was established by the Commonwealth, with the support of State and Territory governments to lead and coordinate national improvements in safety and quality in health care across Australia.
It has a number of programs, publications and resources to support healthcare professionals,healthcare organisations and healthcare policy makers, working with patients and carers, to deliver safe and quality health care across Australia.
The College has a close working relationship with the Commission as part of our role in the development of standards and improving health outcomes
The College is a member of the Coalition of National Nursing Organisations (CoNNO) and is currently represented by Marija Juraja – President Elect.
CoNNO is made up of more than 50 national nursing organisations in an alliance to work collectively to advance the nursing profession to improve health care.
The Coalition represents the national interests of nurses in all sectors of the health profession, and comprises specialist national nursing organisations from many different areas of nursing practice.
With primary funding support from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, the Coalition meets face to face twice a year.
On 1 July 2012 the Royal College of Nursing Australia and The College of Nursing combined to form the Australian College of Nursing.
ACIPC is working with the ACN and many members belong to both organisations.
The Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA) is the national association representing companies in the medical technology industry. MTAA aims to ensure the benefits of modern, innovative and reliable medical technology are delivered effectively to provide better health outcomes to the Australian community.
Many members of the College work closely with members of the MTAA.
ACIPC is an Associate Member of the Influenza Specialist Group with membership including medical and scientific specialists from around Australia and New Zealand with an interest in influenza.
The Mission Statement is to;
International Federation of Infection Control
Community and Hospital Infection Control Association – Canada
Asia Pacific Society for Infection Control – APSIC
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare
Coalition of National Nursing Organisations – CONNO
Consultation on resources to support the NSQHS – Have your say
MTAA and Alliance for Sharps Safety and needlestick prevention
Participation in patient safety and HAI international survey
National HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidelines.
Nursing and Midwifery Board Position Statement – Nursing Specialties
ACIPC Media statement protocol
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
The Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases
The Australian Council on Healthcare Standards
Asia Pacific Society of Infection Control – APSIC
Infection Prevention Society – UK
MEDIA RELEASE: New guidelines keep Australia ahead of superbug threat
August 2017 – Download here
MEDIA RELEASE: Ultrasound Transducer Reprocessing Guidelines Set New Standards for Healthcare Industry
March 2017 – Download here
MEDIA RELEASE: Australia records first case of M. Chimaera infection linked to open heart surgery
February 2017 – Download here
MEDIA RELEASE: Drug Shortages putting patients at risk
December 2016 – Download here
MEDIA RELEASE: Dry Surface Biofilms Press Release
November 2016 – Download here
MEDIA RELEASE: ASID and ACIPC support FDA ruling on over-the-counter antibacterial soaps
New ASID/ACIPC Position Statement – please click here
PATIENTS AT PHYSICAL & FINANCIAL RISK – ACIPC CALLS FOR RETHINK ON NON-REIMBURSEMENT.
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FEDERAL BUDGET 2016: ACIPC WELCOMES INVESTMENT IN FIGHT AGAINST ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
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ACIPC ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEW COLLEGE COURSE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDICAL AUSTRALIA
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HAND HYGIENE PROGRAMS: ESSENTIAL FOR HEALTH AND WELL BEING
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Statement from ACIPC Executive Council
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MEASLES OUTBREAK:VACCINATION KEY TO PROTECTING COMMUNITY
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DO THE RIGHT THING BY CHILDREN IN DETENTION
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ACIPC URGES VIGILANCE IN FACE OF ZIKA VIRUS THREAT
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EBOLA OUTBREAK 2014-2015
The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) held a special seminar and Q & A panel discussion on the management of Ebola patients in the emergency department setting on Thursday 6 November 2014 in Melbourne. Click here for link to seminar video.
ACIPC is the peak body for Infection Prevention and Control professionals in the Australasian region.
Our vision is to be the peak body and voice for infection prevention and control professionals focused on providing leadership and promoting education and evidence-based practice outcomes for a healthy community.
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