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CALL for NOMINATIONS PRESIDENT ELECT AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE for INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL (ACIPC)
ACIPC is seeking nominations for the President Elect position which will be appointed by a vote of the full membership. Specific eligibility criteria including membership and professional standing are listed in the Call for nominations document. All EOI will be referred to the NCSC for review prior to the nominees being eligible to be elected via an electronic ballot. Applicants MUST be familiar with the role and expectations of the President's position which they will commence in July 2012 and must meet the selection criteria as outlined in the operational guidelines for the President position. For information on what the role entails and how to apply please refer to the ATTACHMENT - Download HERE
AICA AGM Resolutions Passed Unanimously for the New Australiasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Ltd
It is with the greatest of pleasure that we announce the 2011 AICA AGM Resolutions passed unanimously for the new Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control Limited. Existing AICA member organisations will commence the formal transition of business function, assets and liabilities from 01 January 2012, with the transition complete by the end of 2012. At the AICA AGM the new ACIPC Executive Council was announced. Click here for more details: www.icaustralia.com.au/aspic-executive-counci.htm
Glen's Story, "How Hospital Associated Infections Can Impact on a Person's Life and Family"
Produced by The Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association (VICPA).
Healthcare associated infections can have a significant impact on patients, their families and healthcare facilities. In Australia each year it is estimated there are 200,000 hospital associated infections and many of these infections are preventable. To support infection control professionals in their infection prevention and control initiatives the Victorian Infection Control Professionals Association (VICPA) has developed a storytelling video with the assistance and support of a family who share their experience and the impact that acquiring a hospital associated infection has had on their lives". Glenys Harrington, VICPA Video Project Team Coordinator. View the video HERE
welcome to the aica website!
Welcome to the web site of the Australian Infection Control Association Inc (AICA). AICA is the peak national body representing the interests of the specialist practice of infection control within Australia. AICA represents the collaboration between the State and Territory infection control associations in Australia. Membership of the association is only possible through membership of an individual State or Territory Association.
AICA seeks to support those engaged in the specialist practice of infection control as well as the broader health care community in relation to infection control by acting as an information broker to its members. As a voluntary not-for-profit association AICA serves as an important vehicle for clinician lead change.
The primary purposes of this web site are to:
- Provide information about AICA and its activities;
- Promote upcoming activities supported by AICA;
- Assist individuals in making contact with their local associations at a State/ Territory level.
Claire Boardman
AICA President
How to contact the Executive Committee
Lorelei Broadbent (Secretariat)
Australian Infection Control Association
GPO Box 3254, Brisbane QLD 4001
Tel (07) 3211 4695 Fax (07) 3211 4900
Email admin@aica.org.au
ABN: 37 235 150 783
INC: A0034539Y
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State / Territory Associations
| CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PRESIDENT ELECT AUSTRALASIAN COLLEGE FOR INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL (ACIPC) |
| ACIPC is seeking nominations for the President Elect position which will be appointed by a vote of the full membership. Specific eligibility criteria including membership and professional standing are listed in the Call for nominations document. |
| CDNA CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE (CJD) INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES- 2011 REVISION |
| In light of new evidence relating to infection control issues and CJD in the healthcare setting the Department of Health and Ageing established a Working Group to review the CJD Infection Control Guidelines. |
| CONSULTATION ON THE NSQHS STANDARDS GUIDES FOR HEALTH SERVICES |
| The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is currently seeking comment on the draft guides that have been developed to assist heath service organisations implement the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. These Standards were endorsed by Australian Health Ministers in September 2011. |
| SHINE A LIGHT ON HEALTHCARE WORKER SAFETY |
| This week puts “safety at work” in the spotlight through National Safe Work Australia Week. Now in its 7th year, it is time to shine a light on the number of preventable needlestick and sharps injuries occurring in Australia, with at least 18,000 healthcare workers injured each year. |
| IPW 16TH-22ND OCTOBER 2011 |
| All AICA members are invited to visit the APIC website www.apic.org for information on IPW. |
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