Infectious diseasesepidemiology and surveillance

Update

Since 2004 there has been a marked increase in the incidence and severity of gastroenteritis, including hypervirulent strains of Clostridium difficile.

Maintaining infection control practices and other preventative measures including the proper use of antibiotics is important to minimise the risk of outbreaks and their effective management when they do occur. Updated information is available for residential aged care, supported residential services, general practice and acute health services.

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Infection Control Guidelines

•  Clostridium difficile - Infection control guidelines for residential aged care facilities

SRS Guidelines

•  Clostridium difficile - Information for supported residential services

Aged Care Guidelines

•  Clostridium difficile - Information for aged care

GP Guidelines

•  Clostridium difficile in residential aged care facilities – Information for GPs

Related sites

• Infection control in health services
• Chief Health Officer