Infection prevention and control guidelines and standards
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is necessary to prevent and control healthcare-associated transmissions and infections among healthcare workers and patients at healthcare facilities.
Last updated 27 March 2026
Infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines and standards
Essential guidelines for protecting patients and staff.
The list below presents the different types of infection prevention and control related guidelines and standards that have been developed as references specifically for various healthcare sectors and facilities.
Please reach out to the National Infection Prevention and Control Committee (NIPC) at NIPC_Sec@cda.gov.sg
Documents for Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines and Standards:
Guidance for National Infection Prevention and Control Standards for Nursing Homes 2025 | National Infection Prevention and Control Standards for Nursing Homes 2025 |
Guidance for Assessment and Maintenance of Effective Ventilation in Acute Care Hospitals: Best Practice Recommendations for Infection Prevention and Control 2024 | Guidance For Assessment And Maintenance Of Effective Ventilation In Acute Care Hospitals 2024 |
Infection Prevention and Control Specifications for New Healthcare Buildings 2024 | Infection Prevention and Control Specifications for New Healthcare Buildings Revised 2024 |
National Cleaning Standards for Acute Healthcare Facilities 2024 | National Cleaning Standards for Acute Healthcare Facilities 2024 |
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines For Endoscopy Centres 2023 | |
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines For Primary Care 2022 | |
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Long Term Care Facilities, Revised 2021 | National IPC Guidelines for Long Term Care Facilities_2021_Revised_2nd Edition |
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Community Hospitals 2021 | |
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Outpatient Dialysis Centres 2020 | National IPC Guidelines for Outpatient Dialysis Centres 2020 |
National Infection Prevention and Control Standard for Acute Healthcare Facilities 2022 | Revised National IPC Standards for Acute Healthcare Facilities 2022 |
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines for Acute Healthcare Facilities 2017 | The National IPC Guidelines for Acute Healthcare Facilities 2017 |
National Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines on Water Management in Acute Healthcare Facilities 2026 - Early Chapter Release |