For Patients

The Infection Management and Control Service has a number of patient fact sheets for patients diagnosed with one of the various antibiotic resistant bacteria, and friends and family members who have been in contact with them.

These resources are available in various languages. The English resources are available by clicking these links:

• Infectious Diseases Factsheets - NSW Health
  • English
  • Multilingual
• I've been told I have a multi-resistant bacteria
• I've been told I have been in contact with someone with a multi-resistant bacteria
• I've been told I have Clostridium difficile
• I've been told I have MRSA
• I've been told I have VRE
• Aspergillosis
• Dos and Don'ts for Wearing P2/N95 Masks
• Dos and Don'ts for Wearing Gloves
• Guidelines for bringing occasional food to patients

Staff Standards

• Aseptic Non-Touch Technique
• Cleaning
• Dos and Don'ts for Wearing Surgical Masks
• Individual Risk Assessment
• My Practice
• Standard Precautions