infections

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Common Infections in Aged Care

UTIs, respiratory infections, skin and gastro — the everyday infections that quietly drive antibiotic use and hospital transfers. IPS helps your team recognise them early, respond correctly and avoid the common traps.

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They're the ones you'll see

A handful of infections account for most illness, antibiotics and transfers in aged care.

The traps are avoidable

Asymptomatic bacteriuria, dipstick over-testing and over-treatment are common — and preventable.

Early action protects residents

Spotting the signs early keeps residents well and out of hospital.

What we offer

Start free. Get the everyday infections right.

Begin with free awareness on the infections you see most, then add structured training on correct identification and response.

● Free

Free infection awareness

Open to every facility — no subscription required. Free clinical guidance on UTIs and common infections is available from ACIPC and the Commission; use these to build baseline awareness.

Micro-course

Spotting Common Infections

Recognise the signs of the infections you'll see most in aged care.

  • ~20 minutes, self-paced
  • Certificate of completion
  • For all care staff
Toolkit

UTI & Infection Fact Sheets

Plain-language handouts including 'to dip or not to dip' for UTIs.

  • Resident & family handouts
  • Assessment prompts
  • AU & NZ versions
Self-check

Infection Response Check

See how confidently your team identifies and escalates infections.

  • 10-point self-check
  • Instant gap snapshot
  • Points you to next steps

Ready to catch infections earlier?

See how the free awareness and full infection training fit together for your facility.

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