Infection Prevention & Control

Omeo District Health is committed to detecting and preventing healthcare associated infections for patients, staff and visitors.

Omeo District Health’s Infection Prevention and Control program implements and monitors infection control strategies and practices on an organisation-wide basis.

Hand hygiene is considered the most important procedure in the prevention and minimisation of the spread of infection within health care settings.

Omeo District Health also promotes a vigorous staff health program focusing on immunisation against vaccine preventable diseases.

Information is also provided to the general public on infections and related issues, and a wide range of resources is available.