Transmission based precautions

Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare

Refer to the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Heathcare for recommendations regarding transmission-based precautions including guidance on contact, droplet and airborne precautions, and standardised infection control and prevention signs. The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare also outline the recommended transmission-based precautions for specific infections and conditions including the recommended duration of the precautions.

Condition/disease specific Queensland Health infection prevention and control guidelines.

Queensland Health has produced infection prevention and control resources for the following conditions:

• Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI)
• Multi-resistant organisms (MROs)
• Acute respiratory infections
• Candida auris
• Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome - Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
• Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers

The Queensland Communicable Disease Control Guidance provides additional disease specific information and supporting resources

Particulate filter respirators (P2/N95 respirators)

There are a number of resources available detailing the use of particulate filter respirators:

• Queensland Health fit check process
• Queensland Health Implementation Standard: Fit testing of particulate filter respirators in respiratory protection programs
• WorkSafe Queensland respiratory protective equipment webpage
• Information for students attending placement in Queensland Health facilities

Powered air purifying respirators

Only use powered air purifying respirators that are included in Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods in the provision of healthcare.

• Principles and considerations for use.
• Always refer to manufacturer instructions for use