The CDCD is organised into four program areas:
Infection Prevention, Policy and Surveillance Unit
The Infection Prevention, Policy and Surveillance Unit (IPPSU) provides governance and expert advice and guidance to infection prevention and control (IPC) staff and stakeholders in hospitals and other health care services across WA. This includes providing surveillance definitions for, and governance over, the Healthcare Associated Infection Surveillance Western Australia (HISWA) program; expert advice on IPC matters; IPC-related policy and guidelines, and governance of the WA hand hygiene program.
Immunisation Program
The Immunisation Program team strives to protect WA’s diverse community by providing leadership, supporting collaboration, and developing evidence-based strategies for immunisation.
Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program
The Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program uses a partnership approach to direct and coordinate the prevention and control of sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses and minimise their social impact. This involves co-design of statewide strategies and guidelines in partnership with affected communities, administration of the Needle and Syringe Program, workforce development, health promotion and community engagement.
Surveillance and Disease Control Program
The Surveillance and Disease Control Program oversees disease surveillance, control and transmission prevention in WA. Activities include managing the WA Notifiable Infectious Disease Database, developing state-wide disease control guidelines, processes and factsheets, and coordinating and supporting health regions in their public health responses, as required.
Data Systems and Support Program
The Data Systems and Support Program manages communicable infectious disease health-related information including design and maintenance of robust data systems to collect, store, aggregate, and update data to facilitate timely and accurate reporting.
More information
Communicable Disease Control Directorate
Address: 189 Royal Street
East Perth WA 6004
Phone: 9222 2131
Email: CDCD.directorate@health.wa.gov.au
Last reviewed: 15-03-2024
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Communicable Disease Control Directorate