Infection Control Audit - Supported Living

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Is there a clear infection prevention and control (IPC) policy adapted to supported living settings?

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Are staff trained in IPC during induction and through regular updates?

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Is there a designated IPC lead who oversees practices across the service?

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Do care plans include IPC considerations tailored to the individual's needs and risks?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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Are tenants informed about IPC practices in an accessible and respectful manner?

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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?

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Is there a system for recording and reporting infections (e.g., COVID-19, norovirus, flu)?

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Are suspected or confirmed infections reported to public health if needed?

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Are isolation protocols in place and understood by staff for managing contagious illnesses?

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Are staff vaccinated in line with public health guidance (flu, COVID-19, hepatitis B where relevant)?

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Do staff stay off work and follow return-to-work guidance after being unwell with infectious illness?

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Are IPC audits carried out regularly and actions followed up with evidence?

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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?

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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?

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Are staff aware of what to do in the event of a vermin or pest control issue?

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Is the ventilation in communal and private areas assessed and improved where necessary?

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Are staff encouraged to report breaches in IPC or equipment failures, and is this acted upon?

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Are visitors given guidance on IPC practices during outbreaks or heightened alert periods?

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Is there a contingency plan for outbreaks, covering staffing, tenant isolation, and essential service delivery?

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Are IPC supplies (PPE, hand gel, cleaning products) stocked adequately and reviewed regularly?