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Supporting Māori Culture in IPC

The IPC Lead will honour the cultural needs and values of Māori residents by providing ways to adapt infection prevention strategies, including policies and procedures, to respect and accommodate their culture. This can be done by Developing and implementing culturally safe IPC strategies  Developing and implementing pro-equity IPC policies Identifying...

Leading an AMS Programme

The IP Lead has an essential role to play in Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) through implementing best practice in policy development and implementation in order to reduce the risk of MRO/MDROs and the effect they can have on residents’ health.     IP Lead's Role in AMS  The IP Lead will support...

Hierarchy of Controls

The IP Lead needs to use evidence-based information and strategies to support their work.  One of the models commonly used to decide which actions will best manage exposure to infection is the Hierarchy of Controls.   Standard and transmission-based precautions are a range of risk-minimisation strategies to prevent and control infection....

Preparing For An Outbreak

The IP Lead has the responsibility for creating and implementing the facility’s Outbreak Management Plan. This plan must be created before it is needed so it is ready to be implemented as soon as an outbreak is suspected because early action is required to prevent and contain any outbreaks. The...

Setting Up Clear Roles

The IP Lead is responsible for allocating infection prevention and control tasks to employees. Each task should be allocated according to the employee’s individual strengths and their position in the facility and should be clearly communicated to each employee.  A lack of clear roles can create an ineffective working environment and...

Common Challenges for IP Leads

IP Leads will face many challenges in their role and will need the skills and knowledge to implement and communicate quality infection prevention and control strategies to residents, employees and visitors. Effective IPC leadership will prevent illnesses and outbreaks, support compliance with local and national standards and requirements, and benefit the facility,...