Infection Control & Prevention
The most common hospital complication is also one of the most preventable
Healthcare Australia supplies IPC leads and specialists, trains your workforce and embeds the systems that reduce infection risk, from routine practice to outbreak response, across hospitals, aged care, disability and community services.
The cost of healthcare-associated infection
200,000
Healthcare-associated infections in Australian hospitals each year
29%
Of hospital- acquired complications are infections, the largest category
7,583
Deaths a year linked to five common healthcare-associated infections in public hospitals
$323.5 million
Estimated annual direct cost of surgical site infections to public hospitals
Prevention Built into Everyday Practice
Most healthcare-associated infections are preventable.
We help you strengthen infection prevention and control by supplying skilled IPC staff, training your workforce and embedding the systems that keep patients and workers safe. From routine practice to outbreak response, we help you reduce infection risk across your service and meet the NSQHS Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard and aged care requirements.
Our IPC Solutions
- IPC leads, specialists IPC nurses and outbreak surge teams
- Workforce IPC training, including hand hygiene and PPE programs
- Surveillance and audit, infection surveillance, monitoring and compliance auditing
- IPC program design, and policy and procedure development
- Antimicrobial stewardship support
The People and Practices That Prevent Harm
Infection control depends on skilled people doing the right things consistently.
We supply experienced IPC clinicians and build infection- prevention capability across your whole workforce. That protects patients, staff, and your organisation’s reputation.
Ongoing
an IPC lead or specialist embedded in your service, permanent or contract
Uplift
a time-limited program to review, audit, and strengthen you IPC framework
Outbreak
rapid deployment of IPC expertise and surge staff when an outbreak hits
Preparedness
outbreak planning and simulation before you need it
CASE STUDY
Building Sustainable Workforce Solutions in Aged Care
- Specialised IPC response deployed
- Safe, compliant care environments
Areas We Support
For more than 50 years, Healthcare Australia has worked alongside the organisations that deliver care across the country. We know that every setting operates differently, with its own clinical requirements, regulatory obligations, funding models and workforce pressures. Our specialist teams bring that knowledge to every engagement, whether you need to cover a critical shift, build a permanent team, upskill your staff or plan your future workforce. From metropolitan health services to remote communities, we shape our solutions around the setting you operate in.
Public Hospitals
Qualified clinicians and support staff who help public health services maintain safe staffing, manage demand and keep wards and departments running.
Private Hospitals
Flexible and permanent workforce solutions that help private hospitals and day surgeries meet patient volumes, theatre schedules and quality standards.
Aged Care
Nurses and care workers who help residential aged care providers deliver person-centred care and meet their care minute and registered nurse obligations.
Home Care
Skilled nurses and care workers who support older Australians and people with care needs to live safely and independently at home.
NDIS & Disability
Disability support workers and allied health professionals who help NDIS providers deliver safe, high-quality supports.
Community Health
Healthcare professionals for community health centres, outreach programs and primary care services that keep people well in their communities.
Government & Public Sector
Compliant, scalable workforce solutions for federal, state and local government health programs and services.
Mental Health
Mental health nurses, allied health professionals and support workers for inpatient, community and crisis services.
Corporate Sector
Health professionals and services that support employee wellbeing, workplace health and injury management for Australian businesses.
Not-for-Profit
Workforce solutions that help not-for-profit providers deliver on their mission and make every dollar count.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Culturally safe workforce solutions for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and the communities they serve.
Rural & Remote
Targeted recruitment, relocation support and travel workforces that bring essential care to regional and remote communities.
Governance That Stays Ahead
Our infection control is supported by governance and reporting technology that helps you spot and act on risk early.
- Infection surveillance: trends by site and infection type
- Audit and compliance tracking: results and actions in one place
- Outbreak reporting: fast, consistent reporting to executives and health authorities
- Hand hygiene monitoring: compliance tracked against national benchmarks
- Training records: IPC competency and completion by worker
- Governance reporting: concise IPC reports for committees and boards
Therefore, emerging infection risks are identified and contained before they spread.
Keep patients and staff safe
Whether you need specialist IPC staff, workforce training or support during an outbreak, we’ll help you strengthen infection prevention and control across your organisation. Healthcare Australia is where care begins.
