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Aged Care IPC Community of Practice.

Authors :
Spinks, Carrie
Source :
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal. Jul-Sep2024, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p45-47. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses the introduction of the role of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission into every residential aged care facility, as a condition of accreditation. Topics include factors that have impacted IPC implementation, definition of a community of practice, and how the Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) has established an aged care IPC community of practice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22027114
Volume :
28
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Australian Nursing & Midwifery Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
178199680