Infection prevention and control
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Standard precautions
Standard precautions are the basic infection prevention measures applied to the care of all patients, regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infection status.
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Hand hygiene
Hand hygiene is the single most effective action to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings.
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Isolation of patients using transmission based precautions
Transmission-based precautions are used in addition to standard precautions to prevent the spread of significant and resistant organisms in healthcare.
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Significant and resistant organisms
In healthcare settings several organisms can pose risks of infection including bacteria, fungi and viruses.
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Infection prevention and control guidelines and resources
Queensland statewide evidence-based infection prevention and control guidelines developed by experts to standardise medical care, improve quality and reduce risk.
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Clean and safe environment
Maintaining a clean healthcare environment is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
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Surveillance of Healthcare Associated Infection
Visit the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare website for resources regarding healthcare associated infections.
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Staff Health
Key information for Queensland Health staff regarding vaccination, management of occupational exposure and staff living with a blood borne virus.
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Infection control management plans
Guidance on creating and maintaining Infection control management plans (ICMP) for healthcare facilities, including plan templates.
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Preventing and controlling infections standard
Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard aim to reduce infection risks, manage outbreaks effectively and promote safe antimicrobial use.