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**Forum | Hunter New England Infection Prevention Service**
**Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare: Best Practices and Guidelines**
The Hunter New England Infection Prevention Service (HNEIPS) plays a critical role in maintaining the health and well-being of patients in healthcare facilities across the region. As part of this service, Aged Care Infection Prevention Forum is also working to promote infection prevention and control practices that are evidence-based, effective, and tailored to the unique needs of aged care settings.
Infection prevention and control are essential aspects of healthcare, as they directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to the reduction of health-related complications. The guidelines and best practices developed by HNEIPS and Aged Care Infection Prevention Forum aim to ensure that infection control measures are comprehensive, consistent, and continuously reviewed. These guidelines cover topics such as hand hygiene, infection control in operating rooms, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.
One of the key challenges in infection prevention and control is staying up-to-date with emerging trends, technologies, and guidelines. HNEIPS and Aged Care Infection Prevention Forum actively engage with experts from across Australia to ensure that their guidance is current and relevant. The forum also provides a platform for sharing best practices, facilitating discussions on complex issues, and promoting collaboration between healthcare professionals.
For more information on infection prevention and control in healthcare, including guidelines, best practices, and resources, please visit the following website: https://infectionprevention.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/forum/profile/novoni2317/.
https://infectionprevention.hnehealth.nsw.gov.au/forum/profile/novoni2317/