These resources are aimed to support those working in the veterinary industry. If you have any suggestions of content that would further assist you within your role, please email office@acipc.org.au.

Antimicrobial stewardship

AMR Vet Collective https://www.amrvetcollective.com/home/amr-vet-collective

Australian Veterinary Association Australia’s Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy – 2020 and beyond https://www.ava.com.au/siteassets/resources/fighting-antimicrobial-resistance/ava-submission-national-amr-strategy-2020-and-beyond.pdf

National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship – Animal Health   https://www.ncas-australia.org/animal

Emergency animal diseases

Commonwealth of Australia national pest and diseases outbreaks (Reference guide) https://www.outbreak.gov.au/for-vets-and-scientists/emergency-animal-diseases-guide

CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness https://www.csiro.au/en/about/facilities-collections/acdp

Veterinary IPC

Australian Veterinary Association Guidelines for Veterinary Personal Biosecurity 2017 https://www.ava.com.au/siteassets/resources/veterinary-personal-biosecurity/guidelines-for-veterinary-personal-biosecurity-2017-final.pdf

Ontario  Animal health Network Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Best practices for small animal veterinary clinics 2020 https://www.oahn.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/OAHN-IPC-Guide-SB-Final-Jan0820_All_tagged.pdf

Wildlife Health Australia National Wildlife Biosecurity Guidelines September 2018 https://www.wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au/Portals/0/Documents/ProgramProjects/National_Wildlife_Biosecurity_Guidelines.PDF

Worms and Germs blog – Resources for Animals, Humans and Veterinary professionals https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/

Antimicrobial resistance

National Institute for health and care excellence. (2017). Antimicrobial stewardship: Systems and processes for effective antimicrobial medicine use within human health and healthcare in New Zealand.

Royal Australian College of Physicians. (2016). Antimicrobial resistance in New Zealand: New Zealand position paper

COVID-19

Health quality and safety commission New Zealand. (2020). Summary of feedback from the hospital and aged residential care (ARC) surveys during the COVID-19 response to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.

Hand hygiene

Health quality and safety commission New Zealand. (2022). Hand hygiene. https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/topics/hand-hygiene/

Hand hygiene manuals and guidelines:
Health quality and safety commission New Zealand. (2021). Hand hygiene: Guidance. https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/topics/hand-hygiene/guidance/

Infection prevention and control

Health quality and safety commission New Zealand. (2019). Infection prevention and control (IPC) walk rounds: Toolkit and implementation guide.

Management plans

Ministry of Health. (2017). New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan; A framework for action (2nd edition). Wellington: Ministry of Health. www.health.govt.nz