What legislation covers infection control?

Infection Control Management – legislative requirements Act 1974 requires the employer to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees at work is managed. Some other legislation relating to Infection Control Management includes: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences (RIDDOR) 2013.

What legislation covers infection control in Australia?

The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare have been developed for use in all healthcare settings, including office-based practices. They contain guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), standard and transmission-based precautions and outbreak management in section 3.

What is the Infection Control Act?

The ACT Health Infection Control for office practices and other community based services Code of Practice 2005 (the Code) has been developed to minimise the risk of transmission of blood borne and other infections associated with skin penetration and other infection risk procedures.

What is the code of practice for infection control?

The code aims to minimise the risk of transmission of blood borne diseases by listing certain precautions to be adopted during risk-prone procedures. It also aims to promote a safe working environment for staff performing risk-prone procedures.

What are the infection prevention and control guidelines for Australia?

Infection prevention and control online modules Technical reports National Hand Hygiene Initiative (NHHI) Australian Guideline for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare 2019

When did acsqhc update Australian infection control guidelines?

NHMRC, in partnership with the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC), updated the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (the guidelines) in May 2019. NHMRC established an advisory group from January 2016 to March 2019 to oversee the updating process.

How is the public health code enforceable in Australia?

The Code is legally enforceable under section 20 of the Public Health Act 1997 and is based upon recognised national infection control guidelines and Australian Standards. 1.2 All persons performing procedures requiring infection control measures (for fee, reward or public service) including the proprietor are bound by this Code.

How is infection control a health and safety issue?

Infection control is a health and safety issue. All people working in the health service organisation are responsible for providing a safe environment for consumers and the workforce. Infectious agents transmitted during provision of health care come primarily from human sources, including patients, clinicians and visitors.