Prevention in Action
Keeping It Clean: World Hand Hygiene Day at NSLHD NSLHD Infection Prevention and Control has been recognised nationally after winning the
Mae Sia, Clinical Nurse Consultant, NSLHD Infection Prevention and Control & Physical Health (MHDA), acknowledged the collective effort behind the achievement and the strong support of MHDA services, IPAC champions, staff, consumers, stakeholders and industry partners. The campaign highlighted the impact of simple yet effective hand hygiene practices in preventing infections, reducing risk and protecting vulnerable consumers, staff and communities.
Australasian World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 photo competition, an incredible achievement reflecting years of innovation, collaboration and dedication to safer care. Infection Prevention and Control team, the World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) Roadshow 2026 was delivered across hospitals and services throughout the district, including strong participation from Mental Health Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) services. The initiative featured education sessions, interactive activities, games and practical learning opportunities Led by the NSLHD designed to strengthen everyday hand hygiene practices in clinical settings.
Expanding Access to Take Home Naloxone
NSW Health has expanded the Take Home Naloxone
are now eligible to undertake training to provide take home naloxone interventions. Naloxone is a medicine that temporarily reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and can be administered as a nasal spray or injection. NSW Health encourages people who may be at risk of overdose, as well as carers, family members and community members, to access and carry naloxone where appropriate. The expanded program reflects NSW Health’s ongoing commitment to harm reduction, community safety and improving access to timely, lifesaving interventions.
(THN) program, strengthening access to lifesaving overdose reversal medication across services and communities. The program provides naloxone free of charge to people who may experience or witness an opioid overdose, helping reduce harm and save lives across NSW. Recent updates to the Take Home Naloxone Policy (PD2026_007) aim to broaden the reach of the program by enabling more people to receive naloxone and expanding the range of trained staff who can provide it. Importantly, there is now no lower age limit for receiving Nyxoid through the THN program. In addition, staff who have completed accredited first aid, CPR or basic life support training
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