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Use of the hierarchy of controls in infection prevention and control

Use of the hierarchy of controls in infection prevention and control

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This fact sheet provides guidance on using the hierarchy of controls with infection prevention systems to manage infection risks. It outlines strategies such as elimination, isolation, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE) to help aged care providers maintain infection control and ensure safe care environments. 

This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.

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
Use of the hierarchy of controls in infection prevention and control - Factsheet

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 .