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VICNISS Fact Sheets

(pdf versions available below by clicking on the link)


The VICNISS Coordinating Centre

      • What we do


VICNISS Surveillance

      • Surveillance of infections occurring as a result of surgery
      • Infections in intensive care units
      • Staphylococcus aureus (Golden Staph) bloodstream (SAB) infection
      • Monitoring of hand hygiene in hospitals
      • Vaccination of healthcare workers against seasonal influenza


Preventing Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

      • Preventing SSI - Information for patients and carers
      • Preventing SSI in Coronary Bypass Surgery - Information for patients and carers

The prevention and control of Herpes Zoster, Influenza or Pneumococcal disease in aged care homes

      • Prevention and Control of Herpes Zoster (Shingles) in Aged Care Homes
      • Prevention and Control of Influenza in Aged Care Homes
      • Prevention and Control of Pneumococcal Disease in Aged Care Homes

VICNISS Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance Coordinating Centre

792 Elizabeth Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 | Phone: 61 3 9342 9333 | Fax: 61 3 9342 9355

Doherty Institute

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Last Updated : 22 Sep 2020

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