
Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital has a comprehensive infection prevention and control program in place which is overseen by our external Infection Control Consultant. Our facility and staff are regularly audited for compliance with national infection prevention and control guidelines including: Australian Standards for reprocessing of reusable instruments (AS 5369) and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.
Many human infections are caused either by bacteria or viruses. This site from the Better Health Channel is specifically designed for consumers who want information about bacterial and viral infections. For more information visit
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Infections bacterial and viral?OpenDocument
Hand Hygiene
Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital submits Hand Hygiene compliance data for three audit reporting periods annually via National Hand Hygiene Initiative.
For more information about Hand Hygiene visit: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/national-hand-hygiene-initiative/what-hand-hygiene/
Immunisation Compliance
Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital offers an annual Staff Influenza Vaccination Program for all employees. Health Care Worker vaccination rates are reported to the Board of Management and to VICNISS annually as part of WCPH required data submission surveillance plan.
External Cleaning Audit
Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of patients and their carers by providing an environment to meet industry standard. Annual auditing of the facility for cleanliness is conducted and is reported to the Board of Management.
Accreditation

