Infection Control - Domiciliary Care

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