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The Role of IPC Leads in Caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Residents

The IPC Lead plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) elders in aged residential care settings, respecting their cultural identity and addressing their specific health needs. ATSI elders present a unique set of challenges that require culturally sensitive and holistic approaches. To...

Preparing For An Outbreak

The IP Lead has the responsibility for creating and implementing the facility’s Outbreak Management Plan. This plan must be created before it is needed so it is ready to be implemented as soon as an outbreak is suspected because early action is required to prevent and contain any outbreaks. The...

Common Challenges for IP Leads

IP Leads will face many challenges in their role and will need the skills and knowledge to implement and communicate quality infection prevention and control strategies to residents, employees and visitors. Effective IPC leadership will prevent illnesses and outbreaks, support compliance with local and national standards and requirements, and benefit the facility,...

Providing IPC Education and Training

A large and vital part of the IP Lead role is IPC education and training. This can cover a wide range of topics such as Understanding infection  Improving hand hygiene practices  The importance of vaccinations   Roles and responsibilities during an outbreak  Expectations of your facility’s IPC education programme  Antimicrobial Stewardship ...