National Infection Surveillance Program for Aged Care

Enabling standardised infection and antimicrobial use surveillance to improve health related outcomes for Australian residential aged care home residents and staff.

Latest News

  • Article of the month - Determining the Appropriateness of Initiating Antibiotic Therapy in Nursing Home Residents

  • World Health Organisation Global report on infection prevention and control 2024

  • COVID-19 Response Inquiry Report

  • Australian Government - Aged Care On Site Pharmacist Initiative

Empowering aged care staff to better monitor and manage infections and antimicrobial use
  • Dedicated and secure website
  • Freely accessible for all Australian RACHs
  • National program
  • Latest infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship guidelines
Supporting better health outcomes for residents
  • Tracking of infections and antimicrobial use
  • Identification of outbreaks
  • Timely action and response
  • Achievement of best practice accreditation standards

NISPAC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.