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ArticlePloS one2025

Protocol to establish standards for the elements infection prevention and control programs and competencies for infection control professionals in Australian residential aged care homes.

Ramon Z Shaban, Kate Curtis, Margaret Fry, Brendan McCormack, Deborah Parker, Deborough Macbeth, Brett G Mitchell, Phillip L Russo, N Deborah Friedman, Noleen Bennett and 9 more

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

19 authors.

Ramon Z ShabanSusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5203-0557
Kate CurtisSusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
Margaret FrySchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.
Brendan McCormackSusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-8525-8905
Deborah ParkerSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-2552-8613
Deborough MacbethGold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Queensland, Australia.
Brett G MitchellSchool of Nursing, Avondale University, Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.
Phillip L RussoSchool of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-3822-0554
N Deborah FriedmanVictorian Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance System (VICNISS) Coordinating Centre and Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Melbourne at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Noleen BennettVictorian Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance System (VICNISS) Coordinating Centre and Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Melbourne at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Lucy ThompsonUnited Protestant Association of New South Wales Ltd, Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia.
Jo-Ann DaltonHardi Aged Care, Seven Hills, New South Wales, Australia.
Kathy DempseyClinical Excellence Commission, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
Belinda HendersonQueensland Infection Prevention and Control Unit, Queensland Health, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
Julie ConsidineSchool of Nursing and Midwifery and Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Centre for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Rachel BowesSouthern Cross Care (New South Wales & ACT), Epping, New South Wales, Australia.
Elise CampbellAustralia Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Merrick PowellSusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.
Catherine ViengkhamSusan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic elucidated the importance of infection prevention and control (IPC) in residential aged care homes (RACHs), both on the health and wellbeing of its residents, and the staff and clinicians who care for them. While considerable efforts have been made in Australia to improve IPC both during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these resources remain reliant on evidence originating from hospitals and acute healthcare settings. This research aims to establish the core minimum components that will populate standards for IPC programs and governance (Stream A) and for professional practice and competencies (Stream B) in RACHs. This research will be completed using a sequential three-phase design. In Phase 1, two integrative literature reviews will be completed to synthesise the elements of current global IPC programs and professional competencies in RACHs. In Phase 2, a qualitative analysis of IPC programs and professional practice in Australian RACHs using a combination of surveys and interviews will be completed. Finally, in Phase 3, an e-Delphi will be conducted to collate expert opinion and generate consensus on the minimum components of the IPC program and professionals who administer them in RACHs. The final standards and resources will be collaboratively designed with aged care partners, industry leaders, professional bodies and key Australian health policymakers. These standards seek to empower IPC and aged care staff, not only by ensuring that they are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement effective IPC programs themselves, but also that the organisation is adequately prepared to provide the resources and governance systems.

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COVID-19Homes for the AgedInfection ControlNursing HomesAgedAustraliaHealth PersonnelHumansPandemicsSARS-CoV-2

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PMID39993011
PMCPMC11849908

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