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ACIPC Position Statements

The College develops position statements on issues of importance to our members, our strategic direction and our vision. Position statements go through rigorous processes before publication including expert consultation by ACIPC Sub Committees and Board review and endorsement. Developed on the best available evidence, they provide clarification on College views and support best practice in IPC.
The ACIPC position statements are recommendations and should be viewed as suggestions to consider. We encourage individual healthcare facilities to review and implement at their discretion. These documents are not a procedure, protocol, guideline, or policy and do not cover any implementation considerations. Broad in scope, they require local consideration and may or may not apply in particular settings.

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Current Position Statements

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Position Statement Status Statement Notes

Guidelines for Reprocessing Ultrasound Transducers: 2026

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Current Issued February 2026
Advocacy for the inclusion of IPC in the Australian CDC Current Revised February 2026
Issued March 2025
Construction and Renovation Current June 2024
Credentialling for IPC professionals Under Review Issued October 2023
IPC workforce guidance Current Revised February 2026
Revised June 2024
Issued May 2023
Reusable gowns  Under Review Joint RaCS and ACIPC Position Statement
Issued November 2023
Terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air Current Revised February 2026
Issued March 2025
The use of PFR masks for the management of COVID-19 Current Revised February 2026
Issued April 2025

Rescinded Position Statements

Position Statement Status Statement Notes
Animals in healthcare settings Rescinded A guideline is available on this topic for ACIPC members and can be accessed through the members area.
Rescinded June 2026
Current and continuing impact of COVID-19 Rescinded

Issued February 2024

Rescinded September 2026 

Infection control for patients with Clostridium difficile infection in healthcare facilities Rescinded

A guideline is available on this topic for ACIPC members and can be accessed through the members area.

Rescinded September 2026

Mandatory hand hygiene training Rescinded Rescinded September 2026
Measles Rescinded Rescinded February 2026
Mpox Rescinded Rescinded February 2026
Seasonal influenza vaccination Rescinded Rescinded February 2026
Single use devices Rescinded A guideline is available on this topic for ACIPC members and can be accessed through the members area.
Rescinded June 2026
The role of the ICP in antimicrobial stewardship Rescinded Rescinded June 2026