Bußgelder wegen mangelhafter Infektionsschutz-Dokumentation

Definition

The NSQHS Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard is mandatory for health service organisations such as day procedure and other accredited outpatient services, and compliance is assessed through detailed evidence of policies, risk assessments, surveillance, training and audit documentation.[1][3][4][7] Failure to demonstrate adequate IPC systems and records can result in non‑compliance findings at accreditation, triggering remediation orders, follow‑up audits and potential loss or suspension of accreditation status, which in turn jeopardises eligibility for public funding and private health insurer contracts. Logic-based estimation: a medium‑sized outpatient clinic facing a major non‑conformance on infection control may incur extra consultancy and surveyor fees of AUD 15,000–30,000 for remedial work and repeat assessment, plus risk temporary loss or restriction of revenue streams worth AUD 5,000–10,000 per week if accreditation or contracting are affected during remediation, leading to an estimated financial exposure of AUD 20,000–100,000 per incident.

Why This Matters

The Pitch: Outpatient care providers in Australia 🇦🇺 risk AUD 20,000–100,000 per accreditation cycle through avoidable penalties, re‑accreditation costs and funding disruptions linked to poor infection control documentation. Automation of IPC record‑keeping, traceability and audit reporting eliminates this risk.

Affected Stakeholders

Practice manager, Infection Control Coordinator / Nurse, Quality and Risk Manager, Directors and owners of outpatient clinics, Accreditation liaison officer

Related Business Risks