Queensland guidelines and resources

TitleDate Infection prevention and control topic Extra notes
Acute Respiratory Infection - Infection Prevention and Control (PDF 789 kB) Jan-24 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Acute Respiratory Infection - Policy position on respiratory protection for workers with facial hair
(PDF 244 kB)
Jan-24 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Acute Respiratory Infection - Potential or confirmed COVID-19 or Influenza Flowchart
(PDF 356 kB)
Jan-24 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Bare Below the Elbows Guideline (PDF 77 kB) Feb-24 Hand hygiene  
Bare Below the Elbows Factsheet (PDF 493 kB) Feb-24 Hand hygiene  
Bare Below the Elbows Audit of Compliance (PDF 200 kB) Feb-24 Hand hygiene  
Bare Below the Elbows Posters Feb-24 Hand hygiene Available from Queensland Health computers only
Candida auris Guideline (PDF 430 kB) May-24 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Candida auris - Quick reference guide (PDF 102 kB) May-24 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Candida auris - Screening and collection (PDF 308 kB) May-24 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Candida auris - Factsheet: Healthcare workers (PDF 477 kB)May-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Candida auris - Factsheet: Patient information (PDF 118 kB)May-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Clostridiodes (Clostridium) difficile Guideline (PDF 360 kB) May-24 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Clostridiodes (Clostridium) difficile - SIGHT Protocol poster (PDF 206 kB)May-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Clostridiodes (Clostridium) difficile - Consumer brochureMay-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 

Guideline for construction, redevelopment and the built environment (PDF 530 kB)

May-25 Clean and safe environment  
Guideline for construction, redevelopment and the build environment - Building and refurbishment works checklist (PDF 967 kB) May-25 Clean and safe environment  
Guideline for construction, redevelopment and the build environment - Construction action plan compliance audit (PDF 1061 kB) May-25 Clean and safe environment  
Legionella patient exposure management response Apr-24 Significant organisms  
Management of occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (PDF 369 kB) Sep-25 Staff health  
Management of multi-resistant organisms (PDF 447 kB) May-23 Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms  
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Nov-23 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms  
Mpox Infection Prevention and Control (PDF 166 kB) Jan-25 Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms Interim guidance
Outbreak management in healthcare facilities (PDF 1183 kB) Sep-25 Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms  
Outbreak management - Implementation checklist (PDF 746 kB)Sep-25Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms 

Outbreak management - Clinician quick reference guide (PDF 184 kB)

Sep-25Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms 

Outbreak management - Consumer guide (PDF 250 kB)

Sep-25Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms 

Outbreak management - Trigger investigation tool (PDF 245 kB)

Sep-25Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms 

Outbreak management - IPC Outbreak management checklist (PDF 245 kB)

Sep-25Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms 

Outbreak management - Case (suspected or confirmed) investigation form (PDF 254 kB)

Sep-25Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms 

Outbreak management - Daily outbreak response situation report (PDF 186 kB)

Sep-25Transmission-based precautions Significant and resistant organisms 
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Risk categorisation of workers (PDF 126 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Skin antisepsis for invasive procedures - infection prevention and control including medication safety principles  (PDF 635 kB) Dec-25 Provide the key practice points for using skin antiseptics during invasive or skin-penetrating medical proceduresMajor review of the evidence base and restructure of the guidelines. Key recommendations emphasized for clarity
Skin antisepsis - Patient and consumer guide (PDF 201 kB)Dec-25Skin Antisepsis Information Guide for Patients and Consumers 
Skin Antisepsis Quick Reference Guide for Clinicians (PDF 146 kB)Dec-25Provides clinicians with support on the key practice points of use of skin antiseptic solutions 
Vaccination of workers in healthcare settings (PDF 930 kB) Nov-25 Staff health Minor revision following the review of the Vaccine preventable disease screening for contractors, students and volunteers HSD and Protocol
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Further information on vaccine preventable diseases (PDF 195 kB)Nov-25Staff health 
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Acceptable VPD evidence (PDF 365 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Minimum vaccination requirements prior to commencement (PDF 179 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Vaccine preventable diseases evidence and certification form
(PDF 636 kB)
Nov-25 Staff health  
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Fact sheet: Vaccination requirements for employee candidates (PDF 172 kB)Nov-25Staff health 
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Fact sheet: Vaccination requirements for line managers (PDF 199 kB)Nov-25Staff health 
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Fact sheet: Vaccination requirements for students (PDF 176 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Fact sheet: Vaccination requirements for Contractors (PDF 194 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Fact sheet: Vaccination requirements for volunteers (PDF 175 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Fact sheet: Vaccination requirements for education providers and student placement supervisors (PDF 184 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Vaccination of healthcare workers - Fact sheet: Vaccination requirements for contractor providers (PDF 184 kB) Nov-25 Staff health  
Vascular access device clinical management (PDF 1105 kB) May-25 Standard precautions 
Vascular access device clinical management for infection prevention - Clinician quick reference guide (PDF 152 kB)May-25Standard precautions 
Vascular access device clinical management for infection prevention - Consumer Guide
(PDF 180 kB)
Jul-25Standard precautions 
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers - Guideline (PDF 5173 kB)Feb-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers - Quick reference guide (PDF 130 kB)Feb-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers - Quick reference guide: Body fluid exposures, PPE breaches and spills (PDF 144 kB) Feb-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers - Patient risk assessments: Advice for emergency departments (PDF 152 kB)Feb-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers - Restricted Entry poster (PDF 231 kB)Feb-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers - Removal of PPE for combined airborne and enhanced contact precautions (PDF 115 kB)Feb-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms 
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers - Preparedness and checklist (PDF 340 kB)Feb-24Transmission-based precautions Significant organisms

Last updated: 27 January 2026