Department of Health

COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines

Information about the infection prevention and control (IPC) measures required to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.

Date:
May 2023

In these guidelines:

Introduction

This section explains the purpose of the Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines.

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Principles of infection prevention and control

An overview of infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies to reduce COVID-19, based on the chain of infection and hierarchy of controls.

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Standard and transmission-based precautions

Guidelines for hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, cleaning, waste management and linen management in clinical care of patients where COVID-19 is a potential or known risk.

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Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Guidelines for healthcare workers on using PPE in healthcare and community settings where COVID-19 is a potential or known risk.

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Managing staff, visitors and outbreaks

Guidelines for preventing and controlling outbreaks of COVID-19 in healthcare settings, including managing workers, cohorting and zoning patients and residents.

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Ventilation

Guidelines for optimising ventilation to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 in healthcare settings.

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Specific healthcare settings

Guidelines for preventing and controlling COVID-19 in primary and community care settings, COVID-19 testing clinics and other specific healthcare contexts.

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COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines References

Further COVID-19 information and resources for healthcare settings, including acronyms and abbreviations, a glossary of terms, mask and respirator standards and IPC education.

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Reviewed 22 November 2023

COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines

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Infection Prevention Control Advice and Strategy (IPCAS)

COVID19InfectionControl@health.vic.gov.au
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