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 implementation 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.
Current Position Statements
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Position Statement | Status | Statement Notes |
Current and continuing impact of COVID-19 | Current | Issued 9 February 2024 |
IPC workforce guidance | Current | Issued May 2023 |
Single use items | Current Under Review |
Revised October 2016 Issued 2012 |
Mandatory hand hygiene training | Current | Revised March 2024 Revised June 2017 Issued September 2013 Endorsed by ASID |
The role of the ICP in antimicrobial stewardship | Current | Revised June 2017 Issued August 2013 Endorsed by ASID 2013 |
Credentialling for IPC professionals | Current | Issued October 2023 |
Infection control for patients with Clostridium difficile infection in healthcare facilities | Current | Revised 2018 Joint ACIPC and ASID Position Statement |
Animals in healthcare settings | Current | Revised March 2024 Revised August 2023 Revised Jan 2016 Issued June 2012 |
Facilitating next-of-kin presence for patients dying from COVID-19 in the ICU | Current | Joint ACIPC and ACCCN Position Statement |
ACIPC/ASUM Guidelines for Reprocessing Ultrasound Transducers | Under Review |