The ACSQHC and the NHMRC released an updated version of the  Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2019) in May and if your organisaiton has not yet done so, i would recommend a review of your existing Infection Prevention and Control Policies and procedures to ensure they are inline with the changes. 

The areas that have been updated include: 

an increased importance on patient centred care, disinfection methods, antimicrobial resistance, replacement of peripheral-intravenous catheters, use of cholorhexidien, immunisation for healthcare workers, Norovirum and use of hospital grade disinfectants. 

It is worth subscribing to the ACSQHC and periodically checking in with their news. This will make sure you keep up with the latest and can act to update when needed. 

Happy policy writing!

Bonnie

Director | Co-Founder