Pest Control Audit - Care Homes

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Is there a pest control policy in place that outlines roles, responsibilities, and procedures for reporting and managing infestations?

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Is a professional pest control contract in place with a licensed provider, covering routine monitoring and emergency response?

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Are pest control visits scheduled regularly (e.g., monthly or quarterly), with records of findings and treatments completed?

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Is there a central logbook or digital record of all pest control inspections, reports, and actions taken?

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Are pest control records reviewed and signed off by a designated person (e.g., maintenance lead, home manager)?

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Are staff aware of signs of pest activity (e.g., droppings, gnaw marks, sightings, foul odours) and how to report concerns?

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Are reported pest sightings investigated immediately, and is a response from the pest control contractor prompt and documented?

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Is the building's exterior maintained to prevent pest access (e.g., sealed bins, intact window screens, no structural gaps)?

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Are refuse and waste management systems robust, with sealed containers, regular emptying, and clean storage areas?

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Are kitchen and food storage areas kept clean, organised, and free from signs of pest infestation (e.g., rodent droppings, chewed packaging)?

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Are dry goods stored off the floor, in sealed containers, and rotated to minimise pest attraction?

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Is food spillage cleaned immediately in kitchens, dining areas, and staff rooms?

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Are cleaning rotas in place for all communal and hidden areas (e.g., boiler rooms, loft spaces, under cupboards) that may attract pests?

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Are external waste bins kept covered, stored away from windows and doors, and cleaned regularly?

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Is vegetation around the building (e.g., hedges, trees) trimmed and managed to discourage nesting or rodent entry?

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Are fly screens installed and maintained in kitchen and food preparation areas where required?

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Is laundry stored and transported securely to avoid pest exposure, especially in cases of bedbug prevention?

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Are maintenance and facilities staff informed of pest prevention protocols (e.g., sealing pipe gaps, ventilation cover checks)?

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Are insect monitoring devices (e.g., UV fly units, sticky traps) in place and checked regularly where required?

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Are reports of recurring pest activity investigated for root causes (e.g., drainage, broken vents, food access)?

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Are pest control outcomes and follow-ups discussed in health & safety or governance meetings?

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Are residents, staff, and visitors protected from exposure to any pest control chemicals or traps in use?

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Is pest control information available to staff and residents, particularly where treatment might impact access or routine?

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Are contractors' licenses and insurance up to date, and is their use of substances compliant with COSHH and public health guidance?

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Are emergency pest control response times agreed and met when there is risk to hygiene or safety (e.g., rodents in kitchens)?

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Is pest control included in the home’s infection prevention and control audits or environmental safety rounds?

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Are pest-related incidents or infestations (e.g., bedbugs, rodents, cockroaches) reported appropriately and investigated thoroughly?

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Are pest control procedures regularly reviewed and updated based on audit findings or changes in risk profile?

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Is pest control compliance considered in CQC readiness and reflected in your home's quality improvement planning?