Infection Control Audit - Care Homes

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there a named IPC lead who is trained and responsible for overseeing infection control practices?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Are all staff trained in infection prevention and control as part of induction and ongoing updates?

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  • Q3 | Unanswered

    Are hand hygiene facilities (soap, water, disposable towels) available at all care and clinical areas?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Is alcohol-based hand rub available where appropriate and used correctly by staff?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Do staff perform hand hygiene before and after every contact with residents or equipment?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Are hand hygiene audits conducted regularly and results shared with staff?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Do staff wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the activity they are doing?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Is PPE stored correctly and in good supply at the point of use?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained in correct donning and doffing of PPE?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Are clinical waste bins and PPE disposal areas correctly labelled and used?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Are all rooms, communal spaces and bathrooms cleaned daily using appropriate disinfectants?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Is there a clear written cleaning schedule for routine and enhanced cleaning?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Is cleaning frequency increased during outbreaks or high-risk periods?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Are frequently touched surfaces cleaned multiple times a day (e.g., handrails, light switches)?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Is cleaning staff trained in COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and IPC protocols?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are mops, cloths and other cleaning equipment colour-coded and used correctly?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Are laundry protocols in place, including separation of clean and dirty laundry and high-temp washes?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Is linen handled, stored, and transported in a way that prevents contamination?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are toilets and commodes cleaned between each use with appropriate products?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are staff aware of how to respond to bodily fluid spills and is a kit readily available?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are isolation procedures clear and followed if a resident has or is suspected of having an infection?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Is signage used appropriately to alert staff and visitors to infection risks or restrictions?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are residents with confirmed infections cared for with consistent staffing (cohorting) where possible?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are visitors informed about IPC policies and supported to follow them (e.g., handwashing, PPE)?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Are infection outbreaks reported to the local health protection team and actions documented?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Is there an up-to-date outbreak management plan that is reviewed and practiced?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Is the ventilation in communal and resident areas sufficient and regularly maintained?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Are windows opened regularly where safe and appropriate to improve airflow?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Are staff vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and other relevant infections?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Is there a record of residents’ immunisation history and are vaccinations offered routinely?

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  • Q31 | Unanswered

    Are antimicrobial stewardship principles followed, and unnecessary antibiotics avoided?

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  • Q32 | Unanswered

    Are IPC audits conducted regularly with action plans and follow-up reviews?

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  • Q33 | Unanswered

    Are lessons learned from IPC incidents shared across the team and documented?

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  • Q34 | Unanswered

    Are staff screened for infections such as MRSA where applicable before starting work?

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  • Q35 | Unanswered

    Are infection control policies reviewed annually and accessible to all staff?

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  • Q36 | Unanswered

    Are staff aware of how to escalate concerns about IPC breaches or equipment failures?

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  • Q37 | Unanswered

    Are temperature checks or health monitoring in place during outbreaks for residents and staff?

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  • Q38 | Unanswered

    Are communal equipment (e.g., hoists, slings, blood pressure monitors) cleaned between each use?

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  • Q39 | Unanswered

    Are sharps disposal protocols followed and are bins available and not overfilled?

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  • Q40 | Unanswered

    Are mouth care and oral hygiene tools stored and used in a way that avoids contamination?

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  • Q41 | Unanswered

    Are food safety and infection control practices aligned (e.g., separate kitchen tools for raw/cooked)?

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  • Q42 | Unanswered

    Is there a system for identifying residents who are at higher infection risk (e.g., wounds, catheters)?

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  • Q43 | Unanswered

    Is catheter care performed using aseptic technique and is documentation complete?

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  • Q44 | Unanswered

    Are wound dressings managed hygienically with clean technique and recorded appropriately?

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