The Victorian Guideline on CPE requires all hospitals conduct a CPE PPS every 6 months in all ICU's, organ transplant wards & haematology wards. A CPE PPS electronic data collection form (web form), as well as instructions for completion of the form and frequently asked questions is available on the website. A revised version of the CPE PPS web form will appear later this week that allows further capture of specific ward location details.
Read more...We have released the following new and updated web-forms: SSI - this web-form has been completely re-built consistent with our new modular form design.
Read more...A new and improved web form for the CLABSI surveillance module is now available on the VICNISS website.
Read more...The VICNISS 2016 HCW Influenza Vaccination Protocol and HCW Influenza Vaccination form , instructions for completion and information sheet are now available on the website.
Read more...Registered VICNISS users can now access the presentations delivered at the VICNISS CPE Education seminar held on 19th February 2016. Other resources are also available for use for education of staff, patients and others.
Read more...To assist in the validation of surveillance programs VICNISS are developing 'competency' units for several surveillance modules.
Read more...Many healthcare associated infections are preventable. As a consumer of healthcare, you may wish to know more about how to prevent acquiring an infection during your hospital stay. The consumer facts sheets below have been developed to support the messages on healthcare associated infection contained in the NHMRC Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare (2010). These fact sheets aim to inform patients, visitors, families and carers about healthcare associated infection, what activities healthcare facilities have in place to prevent infections and/or to limit the spread of infections.
There is a vast amount of information available on the internet in relation to healthcare associated infections some of which may not be accurate. If you wish to know more regarding infection prevention; contact the Infection Prevention team at your hospital, or you can use the recommended links of reputable websites below.
