Infection Control Audit - Supported Living

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