Infection Control Audit - Supported Living
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- Q1: Is there a clear infection prevention and control (IPC) policy adapted to supported living settings?
- Q2: Are staff trained in IPC during induction and through regular updates?
- Q3: Is there a designated IPC lead who oversees practices across the service?
- Q4: Do care plans include IPC considerations tailored to the individual's needs and risks?
- Q5: Are tenants supported to maintain personal hygiene routines and understand their importance?
- Q6: Are shared bathrooms and kitchens cleaned regularly with records kept?
- Q7: Is there an enhanced cleaning schedule during outbreaks or high-risk periods (e.g., winter)?
- Q8: Are commonly touched surfaces (light switches, door handles, railings) cleaned multiple times a day?
- Q9: Are cleaning products appropriate for disinfecting and in line with COSHH regulations?
- Q10: Is there a clear color-coded cleaning system and are staff trained in it?
- Q11: Do staff perform hand hygiene before and after supporting each tenant or handling equipment?
- Q12: Is alcohol hand gel or soap and water readily available for staff and tenants in key areas?
- Q13: Do staff wear appropriate PPE when supporting with personal care, laundry, or waste handling?
- Q14: Is PPE stored safely and replenished regularly?
- Q15: Are staff competent in donning and doffing PPE, and is this observed or audited?
- Q16: Is used PPE disposed of correctly in line with waste regulations?
- Q17: Are body fluid spills managed using proper spill kits and logged accordingly?
- Q18: Are tenants informed about IPC practices in an accessible and respectful manner?
- Q19: Are infection risks assessed when new tenants are admitted or when health changes occur?
- Q20: Are tenants’ health records up to date with vaccination and infection history?
- Q21: Is there a system for recording and reporting infections (e.g., COVID-19, norovirus, flu)?
- Q22: Are suspected or confirmed infections reported to public health if needed?
- Q23: Are isolation protocols in place and understood by staff for managing contagious illnesses?
- Q24: Are staff vaccinated in line with public health guidance (flu, COVID-19, hepatitis B where relevant)?
- Q25: Do staff stay off work and follow return-to-work guidance after being unwell with infectious illness?
- Q26: Are IPC audits carried out regularly and actions followed up with evidence?
- Q27: Are lessons from infection incidents shared in team meetings or reflective supervision?
- Q28: Are laundry procedures followed to prevent cross-contamination (e.g., soiled items, infection risks)?
- Q29: Are mops, cloths, and cleaning equipment stored separately and cleaned appropriately?
- Q30: Are communal medical or personal care items (e.g., thermometers, blood pressure cuffs) disinfected between uses?
- Q31: Are tenants encouraged and supported to clean their own living areas if appropriate?
- Q32: Are procedures in place for managing pets in shared or individual spaces with hygiene risks considered?
- Q33: Are staff aware of what to do in the event of a vermin or pest control issue?
- Q34: Is the ventilation in communal and private areas assessed and improved where necessary?
- Q35: Are staff encouraged to report breaches in IPC or equipment failures, and is this acted upon?
- Q36: Are visitors given guidance on IPC practices during outbreaks or heightened alert periods?
- Q37: Is there a contingency plan for outbreaks, covering staffing, tenant isolation, and essential service delivery?
- Q38: Are IPC supplies (PPE, hand gel, cleaning products) stocked adequately and reviewed regularly?