Infection Control Audit - Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary care providers can use this Infection Prevention & Control Audit Checklist to review PPE, hand hygiene, cleaning, waste & reporting in home care settings. For monthly to quarterly audits.

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Infection Control Audit - Domiciliary Care

Policy & Governance

Staff Training & Competence

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Hand Hygiene

Cleaning & Disinfection

Waste & Sharps Management

Service User & Household Involvement

Monitoring, Reporting & Improvement

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Infection Control Audit - Domiciliary Care

Domiciliary care providers can use this Infection Prevention & Control Audit Checklist to review PPE, hand hygiene, cleaning, waste & reporting in home care settings. For monthly to quarterly audits.

1. Is a written infection prevention and control (IPC) policy in place and accessible to staff?

2. Is the IPC policy reviewed regularly, and does it reflect CQC and national guidance?

3. Have staff confirmed they have read and understood the IPC policy?

4. Is a designated lead for IPC identified and known to staff?

1. Do all staff receive induction training on infection prevention and control?

2. Is refresher training on IPC and PPE use provided and up to date?

3. Are training records maintained and easily accessible?

4. Do staff demonstrate knowledge of hand hygiene, PPE, and outbreak procedures?

5. Has donning and doffing training been completed and observed in practice?

1. Is appropriate PPE (gloves, aprons, masks, face shields) available in adequate supply?

2. Do staff know how to use, remove, and safely dispose of PPE correctly?

3. Is PPE used consistently according to guidance during visits?

4. Is PPE stored safely, clean, and protected from contamination?

1. Do staff have access to handwashing facilities and/or alcohol-based hand rubs during visits?

2. Do staff follow hand hygiene protocols before and after client contact?

3. Do staff demonstrate correct handwashing technique when observed?

4. Do staff maintain good personal hygiene (short nails, no artificial nails, cuts covered)?

1. Is equipment taken into service users’ homes cleaned/disinfected after each use?

2. Are high-touch items (e.g., mobility aids, thermometers) cleaned between service users?

3. Are cleaning products used appropriately, effectively, and according to manufacturer guidance?

4. Are cleaning schedules for reusable equipment documented and followed?

1. Is clinical waste (e.g., PPE, contaminated items) disposed of safely and in line with local authority guidance?

2. Are waste bags tied, labelled if required, and disposed of correctly?

3. Are sharps disposed of in approved sharps containers, replaced when three-quarters full?

4. Are sharps bins labelled, assembled, and used correctly?

1. Are service users given clear information on hygiene and IPC practices relevant to their care?

2. Are households advised on safe waste disposal and cleaning linked to care tasks?

3. Are service users with infections supported with appropriate isolation procedures?

4. Do care plans reflect infection risks and any additional precautions required?

1. Are infection incidents recorded in an infection log, with actions and outcomes documented?

2. Are notifiable diseases reported promptly to the Local Authority or relevant bodies?

3. Are infection trends and incidents reviewed at management meetings?

4. Is learning from infection incidents shared with staff through supervision or team briefings?

5. Are audit results documented, and are improvements implemented in practice?