Infection Control Audit - Supported Living
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0 Yes •0 No •0 N/A •38 Unanswered
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Questions
0/38 answeredQ1 | Unanswered
Is there a clear infection prevention and control (IPC) policy adapted to supported living settings?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q2 | Unanswered
Are staff trained in IPC during induction and through regular updates?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q3 | Unanswered
Is there a designated IPC lead who oversees practices across the service?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q4 | Unanswered
Do care plans include IPC considerations tailored to the individual's needs and risks?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q5 | Unanswered
Are tenants supported to maintain personal hygiene routines and understand their importance?
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Are shared bathrooms and kitchens cleaned regularly with records kept?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q7 | Unanswered
Is there an enhanced cleaning schedule during outbreaks or high-risk periods (e.g., winter)?
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Are commonly touched surfaces (light switches, door handles, railings) cleaned multiple times a day?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q9 | Unanswered
Are cleaning products appropriate for disinfecting and in line with COSHH regulations?
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Is there a clear color-coded cleaning system and are staff trained in it?
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Do staff perform hand hygiene before and after supporting each tenant or handling equipment?
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Is alcohol hand gel or soap and water readily available for staff and tenants in key areas?
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Do staff wear appropriate PPE when supporting with personal care, laundry, or waste handling?
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Is PPE stored safely and replenished regularly?
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Are staff competent in donning and doffing PPE, and is this observed or audited?
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Is used PPE disposed of correctly in line with waste regulations?
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Are body fluid spills managed using proper spill kits and logged accordingly?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q18 | Unanswered
Are tenants informed about IPC practices in an accessible and respectful manner?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q19 | Unanswered
Are infection risks assessed when new tenants are admitted or when health changes occur?
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Are tenants’ health records up to date with vaccination and infection history?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q21 | Unanswered
Is there a system for recording and reporting infections (e.g., COVID-19, norovirus, flu)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q22 | Unanswered
Are suspected or confirmed infections reported to public health if needed?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q23 | Unanswered
Are isolation protocols in place and understood by staff for managing contagious illnesses?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q24 | Unanswered
Are staff vaccinated in line with public health guidance (flu, COVID-19, hepatitis B where relevant)?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q25 | Unanswered
Do staff stay off work and follow return-to-work guidance after being unwell with infectious illness?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q26 | Unanswered
Are IPC audits carried out regularly and actions followed up with evidence?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q27 | Unanswered
Are lessons from infection incidents shared in team meetings or reflective supervision?
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Are laundry procedures followed to prevent cross-contamination (e.g., soiled items, infection risks)?
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Are mops, cloths, and cleaning equipment stored separately and cleaned appropriately?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q30 | Unanswered
Are communal medical or personal care items (e.g., thermometers, blood pressure cuffs) disinfected between uses?
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Are tenants encouraged and supported to clean their own living areas if appropriate?
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Are procedures in place for managing pets in shared or individual spaces with hygiene risks considered?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q33 | Unanswered
Are staff aware of what to do in the event of a vermin or pest control issue?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q34 | Unanswered
Is the ventilation in communal and private areas assessed and improved where necessary?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q35 | Unanswered
Are staff encouraged to report breaches in IPC or equipment failures, and is this acted upon?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q36 | Unanswered
Are visitors given guidance on IPC practices during outbreaks or heightened alert periods?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q37 | Unanswered
Is there a contingency plan for outbreaks, covering staffing, tenant isolation, and essential service delivery?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q38 | Unanswered
Are IPC supplies (PPE, hand gel, cleaning products) stocked adequately and reviewed regularly?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.
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