Infection Control Guidelines: Best Practices

Infection control guidelines are established protocols and practices aimed at preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections. These guidelines cover hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

Infection Control Guidelines FAQ

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What are infection prevention and control guidelines?

The guidelines provide evidence-based recommendations that outline the critical aspects of infection prevention and control, focusing on core principles and priority areas for action. The guidelines have been developed to specifically support improved infection prevention and control in acute health settings.

What are the Australian guidelines for infection prevention and control?

The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care provide evidence-based recommendations about the critical aspects of infection prevention and control, focusing on core principles and priority areas for action.

What is effective infection prevention & control?

Effective infection prevention and control is central to providing high quality healthcare for patients and a safe working environment for those who work in healthcare settings.

What are the guidelines for Infection Prevention & Control?

Figure 15. The Guidelines provide a nationally accepted approach to infection prevention and control, focusing on core principles and priority areas for action. They provide a basis for healthcare workers and healthcare facilities to develop detailed protocols and processes for infection prevention and control specific to local settings.

What is infection prevention & control guidance?

The Commission has also produced specific infection prevention and control guidance for: These guidelines support health service organisations to meet the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, particularly the Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard.