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Guidelines for infection control strategic management planning

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Overview

These Guidelines are designed to provide assistance and support for the development of infection control strategic management plans to implement the Government’s infection control strategic framework. They outline five key areas to be addressed by hospitals (acute and sub-acute care) in the planning and enhancement of infection control.

The Guidelines provide a step by step approach, including developing strategic directions, setting priorities, and writing up a Strategic Management Plan.

The Guidelines have been structured to take you through the planning process, and also provide some planning tools and suggested resources that you may find helpful.

Table of contents

1. Introduction

1.1 The purpose of the Guidelines

1.2 Government strategy for infection control in Victoria

1.2.1 Collaborative Planning and Service Delivery

1.2.2 Funding and timelines

1.2.3 Accountability

1.3 Goals for Infection Control

1.4 Outcomes for the Victorian Infection Control Strategy.

1.4.1 Priority outcome areas

1.4.2 Management commitment, leadership and accountability

1.4.3 Monitor IC and reduce infection rates

1.4.4 Prevent adverse events

1.4.5 Protect staff and visitors

1.4.6 Surveillance

2. Report on implementation and expenditure of existing infection control plans

3. Developing New Strategies and Priorities

3.1 Developing some strategic directions

3.2 Questions and information to think about

3.3 Developing your strategies

3.4 Making your decisions - setting priorities and strategies

4. Implementation frame work pro forma (example only)

Appendix 1 Victoria’s 5 Point Infection Control Strategy

Appendix 2 Priority outcome possible questions

Appendix 3 Infection control resources, structure and functional requirements

Appendix 4 Common Infection Control Service Needs

Appendix 5 Staff Health Program

Appendix 6 The cost of infection control services

Appendix 7 Consortium structure and function

Appendix 8 Acute Health, Quality and Care Continuity Care Unit - Infection Control Profile Proforma

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Last updated: 7 June, 2010
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