Gastroenteritis Outbreak IPC Management

Gastroenteritis is an illness triggered by the infection and acute inflammation of the digestive system, that causes associated signs and symptoms such as:

• Loss of appetite
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• bloating
• generally feeling unwell, including lethargy and body aches

This course has been designed to provide you with an understanding of the early identification and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) management of a Gastroenteritis Outbreak. It is based on state and national IPC requirements, and should be used in conjunction with these as relevant.

This online module, designed by HICMR, is to be used by healthcare organisations as part of the Infection Prevention And Control Program for their workforce.

HICMR is a national Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Consultancy Service based in Melbourne. It is the largest provider of IPC Services in Australia, and has been in operation for over 30 years. HICMR is ISO Certified, and provides IPC Management Services to meet current IPC standards for both national and international clients. This online module is designed to be used by healthcare organisations as part of the Infection Prevention And Control Program for their workforce.