Guidelines for infection control strategic management planning
Page content: Overview | Table of contents | Download document 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 Download document The guidelines for infection control strategic management planning can also be downloaded below. Guidelines for infection control strategic management planning (208kb, pdf)
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