Modules
The modules presented here refer to areas noted in the Infection Control Policy Directive that require attention.
When you click on a module in the righthand menu, you will access the following:
- Links to the relevant sections in the policy/guidelines that specify the mandatory requirements for compliance with the module. These may include legislation and NSW Department of Health policy directives and guidelines.
- A number of tools to assist, including relevant resources, to assist Area Health Services and healthcare facilities comply with the mandatory requirements for this module.
- Key references to support the mandatory requirements and other background reading that may be of interest.
- An action planner to assist health facilities through progressive steps to comply with the mandatory requirements.
About the action planner
The action planner has three levels of progress in achieving full compliance with mandatory requirements, as set out in the following table.
| Level of progress | Description |
| Implementation | The healthcare facility does not have an implementation process in place. The safety of staff and patients is at risk. The healthcare facility cannot remain at this level. |
| Compliance | The implementation program sets out actions to progress full compliance with the mandatory requirements. Twelve months at this level is long enough. |
| Leadership | The healthcare facility complies fully with the legislative and mandatory requriements. |