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NSQHS Standard 3

The Preventing and Controlling Healthcare-Associated Infection Standard aims to improve infection prevention and control measures to help prevent infections, and the spread of antimicrobial resistance through the appropriate prescribing and use of antimicrobials. Refer to Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare – The NSQHS standards for more information.

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