Useful links to external infection prevention and control guidelines and resources
The following links are to the major external guidelines and resources relevant for IPC practitioners in Aoteaora New Zealand. Click on the title for the URL link.
Common acronyms and terms used in infection prevention and control
Common acronyms and IPC terms used in New Zealand.
Australasian Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines
Australasian Guidelines for IPC
Te Whātu Ora | Health New Zealand IPC resources
New Zealand webpages for national IPC guidelines and resources.
World Health Organisation Infection
WHO resources. Includes hand hygiene guidelines, training resources, core components guide for IPC programmes and more.
Te Whātu Ora | Health New Zealand specific guidance for MDRO and other organisms of concern
Specific national guidance for MRSA, VRE, CPO, Candida auris, Mpox, Norovirus, Avian influenza, COVID-19 and Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI).
MDRO information for patients in Te reo Māori
Te Whātu Ora | Health New Zealand resources for patients for MDRO, VRE and MRSA in te reo Māori.
New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association (NZSSA)
The NZSSA is the professional body that represents those working in sterile services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Australasian Healthcare Facility Guidelines
A core reference and guide for all healthcare facility construction and refurbishment in Aotearoa New Zealand. Part D Infection Prevention and Control has been written to assist project teams in the planning, design and construction or refurbishing of healthcare facilities. It is informed by a comprehensive review of IPC literature, and input from experts in the field of IPC.
AS/NZS 5369:2023 - Reprocessing RMDs in healthcare
AS/NZS 5369:2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities. This standard specifies the requirements and practices necessary for the effective and safe reprocessing, storage, handling and transportation of reusable medical devices and other devices used in human health care and other treatments.
CDC IPC Resources
Infection Control Basics - information for everyone.