VICNISS Fact Sheets

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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