Infection Control - Domiciliary Care

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Do staff follow hand hygiene protocols between visits and before/after personal care?

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Are hand sanitizers and PPE available to staff when traveling between client homes?

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Are staff trained in infection prevention and control as part of induction and updates?

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Do staff know how to don and doff PPE correctly?

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Is PPE used appropriately for the tasks performed (e.g., gloves, aprons, masks)?

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Are used PPE and waste disposed of safely and in line with local guidance?

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Are staff aware of protocols for managing clients with known or suspected infections?

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Are staff aware of isolation precautions in client homes, where applicable?

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Is there a procedure in place for laundering uniforms or work clothes safely?

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Do staff know what to do in the event of a needle stick injury or exposure to bodily fluids?

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Are infection control incidents recorded, reported, and followed up appropriately?

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Do staff clean reusable equipment between client visits (e.g., thermometers, pulse oximeters)?

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Is there a clear protocol for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in client homes if required?

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Do staff use separate cloths/mops for bathroom and kitchen areas where cleaning support is provided?

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Are cleaning products used in client homes suitable for infection control (e.g., appropriate disinfectants)?

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Are clients and families provided with information about infection prevention (e.g., COVID-19, flu)?

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Do care plans include individual infection risk assessments and IPC considerations?

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Are clients encouraged and supported to maintain personal hygiene where appropriate?

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Are staff vaccinated in line with public health guidance (e.g., flu, COVID-19)?

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Is there an outbreak contingency plan covering service continuity and infection management?

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Are contact logs maintained to support outbreak tracing and notifications if needed?

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Is the service aware of how to report notifiable diseases or outbreaks to public health authorities?

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Are lessons from IPC incidents shared in team meetings or through bulletins?

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Are regular spot checks or audits carried out to monitor staff IPC compliance in the community?

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Are hand hygiene audits or PPE audits conducted through shadowing or feedback?

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Do staff understand the use of clinical waste bags and arrangements for disposal in domiciliary care?

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Is there a policy on visiting clients who live with pets and managing animal-related hygiene risks?

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Are care staff supported to raise IPC concerns without fear of blame or reprisal?

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Are infection control policies reviewed regularly and accessible to all staff electronically or in print?