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Infection Prevention Australia2024-03-15T09:11:14+11:00

Infection Prevention Australia

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Infection Prevention Australia (IPA) is a leading Australian company providing independent infection prevention and control services, aligned with best practice and healthcare Standards and Guidelines.

IPA provides infection prevention and control services to a range of public and private entities within the Healthcare, Aged Care, Education and Correctional Facilities sectors across Australia.

For more detail on the services IPA can provide, click on one of the 6 boxes below or choose a service from our top menu.

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Health care organisations have a legal responsibility to provide a safe environment for staff, patients and visitors. Infection Prevention Australia can assist with the implementation and coordination of an infection prevention and control program in your organisation that complies with the respective State/Territory and/or national accreditation requirements.

NOTE: Revised policies for infection control are now available for download in the members section.

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What is infection control?

what is infection control imgThe purpose of infection control is to reduce the prevalence and prevent the transmission of infectious microorganisms. Infection control is critical to providing a high quality of health care for patients and a safe working environment for your staff. Infection control requires:

  • An understanding of the principles of transmission of infection
  • Comprehensive infection control training for each clinical staff member
  • Remaining up-to-date regarding relevant infectious diseases, new guidelines, products and procedures, and particularly newly evolving infection risks, such as influenza and multiple-resistant organisms, and how to take precautions against them.

Talk to IPA today to see how we can help you with infection control.

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