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NSQHS Standards Implementation guide for Action 3.11 Aseptic Technique

NSQHS Standards Implementation guide for Action 3.11 Aseptic Technique

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This resource is an implementation guide designed to help health service organisations meet the requirements of Action 3.11 on aseptic technique under the NSQHS Standards. It outlines how to identify procedures requiring aseptic technique, assess workforce competence, provide relevant training, and monitor compliance. It aims to reduce healthcare-associated infections, ensuring safer care delivery, particularly relevant to aged care providers.This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care.

Author
Australian Commission On Safety And Quality In Health Care
Standard
4: The Environment
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
4.2: Infection prevention and control
5.2: Preventing and controlling infections in delivering clinical care services
NSQHS Standards Implementation guide for Action 3.11 Aseptic Technique

This is not a Commission publication. Any views are those of the author. You are responsible for considering this in context, based on your circumstances and the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) requirements. See Terms of Use .