Healthcare Infection Prevention Control Audit Tool (HIPCAT)

Resources to help maintain infection, prevention and control standards

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On behalf of Victorian PHNs, Murray PHN has developed an infection, prevention and control self-audit tool. This initiative has been developed with the support and input from the Victorian Department of Health and Hands-On Infection Control.

The tool encompasses the National Safety Quality and Health Service Standards, which align to general practice accreditation, including medical services within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations.

The self-audit tool is free to use and has been designed for Urgent Care Centres who need to complete self-audits to maintain infection, prevention and control standards. It comprises of videos and other resources covering the below topics.

To further support learning and best-practice approaches, a collection of standards, guidelines, training, resources, including for consumers, has been collated under each of these areas. To access these, click on the tiles below:

A short video tutorial for new users of the tool has been developed to assist clinics and practices complete the self-audits.

For more support

APNA members can seek support for infection, prevention and control via the APNA Nurse Support Line.

Non-members can access support by contacting Murray PHN at primarycareresponse@murrayphn.org.au or via resources that include:

Last Update: April 3rd, 2025