Infection Control - Domiciliary Care
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- Q1: Do staff follow hand hygiene protocols between visits and before/after personal care?
- Q2: Are hand sanitizers and PPE available to staff when traveling between client homes?
- Q3: Are staff trained in infection prevention and control as part of induction and updates?
- Q4: Do staff know how to don and doff PPE correctly?
- Q5: Is PPE used appropriately for the tasks performed (e.g., gloves, aprons, masks)?
- Q6: Are used PPE and waste disposed of safely and in line with local guidance?
- Q7: Are staff aware of protocols for managing clients with known or suspected infections?
- Q8: Are staff aware of isolation precautions in client homes, where applicable?
- Q9: Is there a procedure in place for laundering uniforms or work clothes safely?
- Q10: Do staff know what to do in the event of a needle stick injury or exposure to bodily fluids?
- Q11: Are infection control incidents recorded, reported, and followed up appropriately?
- Q12: Do staff clean reusable equipment between client visits (e.g., thermometers, pulse oximeters)?
- Q13: Is there a clear protocol for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in client homes if required?
- Q14: Do staff use separate cloths/mops for bathroom and kitchen areas where cleaning support is provided?
- Q15: Are cleaning products used in client homes suitable for infection control (e.g., appropriate disinfectants)?
- Q16: Are clients and families provided with information about infection prevention (e.g., COVID-19, flu)?
- Q17: Do care plans include individual infection risk assessments and IPC considerations?
- Q18: Are clients encouraged and supported to maintain personal hygiene where appropriate?
- Q19: Are staff vaccinated in line with public health guidance (e.g., flu, COVID-19)?
- Q20: Is there an outbreak contingency plan covering service continuity and infection management?
- Q21: Are contact logs maintained to support outbreak tracing and notifications if needed?
- Q22: Is the service aware of how to report notifiable diseases or outbreaks to public health authorities?
- Q23: Are lessons from IPC incidents shared in team meetings or through bulletins?
- Q24: Are regular spot checks or audits carried out to monitor staff IPC compliance in the community?
- Q25: Are hand hygiene audits or PPE audits conducted through shadowing or feedback?
- Q26: Do staff understand the use of clinical waste bags and arrangements for disposal in domiciliary care?
- Q27: Is there a policy on visiting clients who live with pets and managing animal-related hygiene risks?
- Q28: Are care staff supported to raise IPC concerns without fear of blame or reprisal?
- Q29: Are infection control policies reviewed regularly and accessible to all staff electronically or in print?