Infection Control

Description

Provides information and resources to staff and consumers to assist with the prevention and management of infectious diseases.

Collects and reports surveillance data to Department of Health.

Provides education resources and education to Healthcare workers @ Portland District Health only.

Internally provides immunisation to Healthcare workers, Volunteers, Locum’s and Students on clinical placement

Externally provides immunisation to Emergency Services.

Infection Protection & Control (IPC) staff  available Mon – Friday 7.00am  – 3.30pm:

Ph: 03 55210339 and leave message if office unattended or  alternatively email at : mpunton.pdh@swarh.vic.gov.au