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We implement and monitor systems to prevent, manage or control healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance, to reduce harm and achieve good health outcomes for patients.
About us
Our goals are to:
- Reduce the number of patients acquiring infections while in hospital
- Protect the health care worker, visitors and others
- Accomplish these in a cost effective and efficient manner whenever possible
These goals are achieved by:
- Management, commitment, leadership and accountability
- An effective risk management program that prevents adverse events
- Surveillance programs
- A systematic education program
Our services
We provide the following services:
- Inpatient education and infection control management
- Staff education
- Post blood and body fluid exposure management and education
- Comprehensive hand hygiene program for staff, patients and visitors
- Infection control surveillance activities
- Outbreak management
Contact us
Infection Control
Phone: 03 9496 6676
Open hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm
Location
Infectious Diseases Department
Level 7 Harold Stokes Building
Austin Health
145 Studley Rd
Heidelberg VIC