Infection Prevention Services

16/04/2026

Your IPC program is stronger with AMS. 🛡️

Stop the Spread is a five-week online series for aged care IPC Leads, nurses, and clinical managers — covering antimicrobial stewardship in the context of real residential care.

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📅 May 13 — June 10
🕘 9:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM NZT
💰 $399 | 10 CPD hours | Certificate on completion

Register here: . Places are limited.

13/04/2026

“The facilities that handle infections well are not the ones with the most policies. They are the ones where the clinical team understands why the policies exist.”

That is from Bridgette Mackie, Clinical Director here at Infection Prevention Services — and it is something we come back to again and again when we talk about AMS in aged care.

Policies matter. Documentation matters. But understanding is what changes behaviour at the bedside.

When a nurse knows why antibiotics are prescribed conservatively — not just that they should be — prescribing conversations change. Communication with GPs improves. Residents receive better, safer care.

That understanding is exactly what our May series builds.

Stop the Spread: AMS & IPC Synergy in Aged Care is a five-week online professional development series for IPC Leads, nurses, and clinical managers in residential aged care.

📅 May 13 — June 10
🕘 9:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM NZT
💰 $399 | 10 CPD hours | Certificate on completion

No prior AMS experience required.

👉 https://ipservices.care/stop-the-spread-ams-and-ipc-synergy-in-aged-care

02/04/2026

Your IPC program is stronger with AMS. 🛡️

Stop the Spread is a five-week online series for aged care IPC Leads, nurses, and clinical managers — covering antimicrobial stewardship in the context of real residential care.

Swipe to see what you will learn. No prior AMS experience needed.

📅 May 13 — June 10 | 9:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM NZT
💰 $399 | 10 CPD hours | Certificate on completion

Register Now: https://ipservices.care/stop-the-spread-ams-and-ipc-synergy-in-aged-care . Places are limited.

18/03/2026

📢 Missed the in-person Roadshow? Great news, it's coming to you!

Our popular IPC Roadshow has wrapped on the ground, but we’re not done yet! With limited in‑person dates and locations, many of you told us you wished you could have joined… so now you can!

We’re bringing the Roadshow online, as a dynamic 3‑part virtual series. Covering Australia and New Zealand standards these virtual sessions gives everyone the chance to gain practical insights, expert updates, access practical tools, and energising IPC learning - no travel required.

👉 Join us live across the 3 part series: 1st April, 8th April, 15th April- Secure your spot here: https://ipservices.care/ipc-roadshow

10/03/2026

Winter Preparedness in Aged Care - The Human Element: Wellbeing and Staffing 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

The "Green Zone" Strategy: Implement a "Cohort but Connect" model where only affected wings are isolated, while "Green Zones" (unaffected wings) continue with social programming.

Staff Wellness: Implement clear "Stay Home if Unwell" policies and develop contingency plans for high absenteeism to prevent "presenteeism".

Supply Resilience: Stock a 30-day buffer of shelf-stable nutritional supplements and a 4-week "surge" supply of PPE.
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09/03/2026

Winter Preparedness in Aged Care - IPC Operations and Daily Care 🧼

The "5 Moments" 2.0: Place special emphasis on resident hand hygiene, especially before meals and after social activities.

Winter Hydration: Establish hydration stations with warm teas and soups, as residents often lose their "thirst trigger" in the cold.

Waste Management: Review how often clinical waste is collected to manage the higher volume of infectious waste during winter.

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06/03/2026

Winter Preparedness in Aged Care

Proactive preparation is the difference between a managed season and a crisis. By prioritising diagnostic speed, air quality, and social connection, Australasian facilities can transition to a model of total "Respiratory Readiness”.

Environmental & Engineering Controls 🌏️ 🛠️

"Cleaning the Air": Management should ensure HVAC systems deliver 6–12 air changes per hour or implement HEPA filtration in high-traffic areas such as staff rooms and foyers.

Thermal Comfort: Keep indoor temperatures steady between 21°C and 23°C and humidity levels from 40% to 60% to avoid respiratory strain.

Lighting and Falls: Improve lighting and ensure bathroom sensor lights are functional to reduce the risk of falls during shorter winter days.

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05/03/2026

Winter Preparedness in Aged Care 🤧

Proactive preparation is the difference between a managed season and a crisis. By prioritising diagnostic speed, air quality, and social connection, Australasian facilities can transition to a model of total "Respiratory Readiness”.

Clinical Governance & Preventive Health

Antiviral Pre-Stocking: Implement "pre-consenting" for antivirals so treatment can start within the crucial 24-hour window after the first symptom.

Multiplex Testing: utilise 3-in-1 rapid antigen tests (COVID/Flu/RSV) to identify pathogens within 15 minutes and ensure accurate isolation.

Baseline Monitoring: Ensure "normal" baselines for temperature and oxygen saturation are kept current in digital care plans for all residents.

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04/03/2026

Winter Preparedness in Aged Care ❄️

Proactive preparation is the difference between a managed season and a crisis. By prioritising diagnostic speed, air quality, and social connection, Australasian facilities can transition to a model of total "Respiratory Readiness”.

Global Insights: Learning from the Northern Hemisphere

USA & Canada: Facilities are adopting "Syndromic Surveillance," monitoring "influenza-like illnesses" (ILI) to prompt staffing changes before an official outbreak is declared.

Europe: There is a notable move towards "engineering controls," like CO₂-monitored ventilation, to lower viral loads without the need for ward lockdowns.

Ireland & The UK: To combat vaccine fatigue, facilities are "bundling" vaccinations, co-administering Flu, COVID-19, and RSV shots in single sessions.

Success Factor: Evidence suggests that "the most successful facilities weren't those with the strictest lockdowns, but those with the highest diagnostic speed."

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03/03/2026

Partners in Care 🤝

Skin health is a team effort! We want families to understand that "the itch" is a common clinical reality, not a sign of poor hygiene.

Be Proactive: If you notice a new rash after visiting a resident, inform the IPC Lead immediately.

Laundry Safety: Use our industrial washers for resident clothing during outbreaks; domestic machines often don't reach the 60°C needed to kill mites.

Follow the signs: Always check with nursing staff before entering a room with "Contact Precautions".

By working together and reducing stigma, we ensure every resident remains comfortable and happy

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02/03/2026

Breaking the Cycle ♻️

Treating one resident is not enough! The biggest failure in IPC is focusing on the resident but forgetting the staff.

The "Silent" Period: It takes 4–6 weeks for an itch to appear, meaning staff can spread mites before they even know they are infested.

The Synchronized Strike: All close contacts must be treated at the same time to prevent "ping-pong" infections.

Heat is the Killer: Wash all linens and clothing at 60°C and use a hot dryer for 20 minutes to eliminate mites living off the host.

Coordination is crucial for a successful outbreak "blitz".

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27/02/2026

We kicked off our IP Leads Essentials for Success workshop in Hamilton this week! ✨

It was wonderful to be back in person and to officially launch this year’s workshops with such an engaged and passionate group of IP Leads.

Next stops: Christchurch, Auckland and Australia later this year!
Find out more and view upcoming dates: https://ipservices.care/ip-lead-essentials

If you’re an Infection Prevention Lead (or support one) and want practical, confidence-building education that translates directly into day-to-day practice, we’d love to see you there.

📣 Here’s what our attendees had to say…