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.
Feedback on Position Statements
To provide feedback on our position statements, please email office@acipc.org.au.
Current Position Statements
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| Position Statement | Status | Statement Notes |
| 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Rescinded Position Statements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| Animals in healthcare settings | Rescinded | A guideline is available on this topic for ACIPC members and can be accessed through the members area. Rescinded June 2026 |
| Current and continuing impact of COVID-19 | Rescinded |
Issued February 2024 Rescinded September 2026 |
| Infection control for patients with Clostridium difficile infection in healthcare facilities | Rescinded |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 Rescinded September 2026 |
| Mandatory hand hygiene training | Rescinded | Rescinded September 2026 |
| Measles | Rescinded | Rescinded February 2026 |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 |