Evaluation of the Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Lead role in Residential Aged Care Homes – Final Report

This independent evaluation report by Healthcare Management Advisors (HMA), commissioned by the Department, assesses the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Lead role in residential aged care. The final evaluation report consists of both the main report and a technical paper.

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The IPC Lead role is a key component of reform efforts led by the Australian Government following the special report on COVID-19 and aged care that was produced by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in 2020. All residential aged care homes were required to appoint an IPC Lead by 1 December 2020. This requirement is ongoing.

In 2023, the Department engaged HMA to evaluate the effectiveness of the IPC Lead role in residential aged care.