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Cystic fibrosis: Infection prevention & control recommendations for universities, colleges and institutes of further and higher education – A practical guide

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  Using a simplified ATP algorithm to improve data reliability and improve cleanliness standards for surface and medical device hygiene

  Whiteley et al.

  Published online: August 11, 2021
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  Needleless connector nursing care – Current practices, knowledge, and attitudes: An Australian perspective

  Slater et al.

  Published online: May 27, 2021
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  ‘How many audits do you really need?’: Learnings from 5-years of peripheral intravenous catheter audits

  Marsh et al.

  Published online: March 29, 2021
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  Appropriate attitude promotes mask wearing in spite of a significant experience of varying discomfort

  Cheok et al.

  Published online: February 18, 2021

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  Comparative evaluation of stand-alone HEPA-based air decontamination systems

  • Jonathan A. Otter

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  Hussein et al.

  Published online: May 31, 2023
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  Time-to-first-isolation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in cystic fibrosis (CF): An underutilised metric in infection control?

  Moore et al.

  Published online: May 29, 2023
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  An evaluation of influenza, pneumococcal and herpes zoster vaccination coverage in Australian aged care residents, 2018 to 2022

  Bennett et al.

  Published online: May 3, 2023
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  Comparing the use of midline catheters versus peripherally inserted central catheters for patients requiring peripherally compatible therapies: A pilot randomised controlled trial (the compact trial)

  Marsh et al.

  Published online: May 2, 2023

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Infection, Disease & Health

Official Journal of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC)

The journal aims to be a platform for the publication and dissemination of knowledge in the area of infection and disease causing infection in humans. The journal is quarterly and publishes research, reviews, concise communications, commentary and other articles concerned with infection and disease affecting the health of an individual, organisation or population.

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About ACIPC

The College is the peak body for Infection Prevention and Control professionals in the Australasian region.

The College is here to support the professional practice of infection prevention and control professionals by providing them with support, networking, knowledge and up to date information relevant to their area of practice.

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