Infection Control Compliance 2

A checklist for infection prevention and control inspections across care facilities, medical equipment and PPE. Regular audits will help ensure staff training and compliance with proper procedures on sharps injuries, spillage, protective clothing, equipment usage and more.

Infection Control Compliance 2



Prevention Of Blood/body Fluid Sharp Injuries, Bites And Splashes

1. Team is aware of policy for management of sharp injuries, splashes and bites.


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2. Training of sharp injury policy and appropriate immediate action for all staff members.


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3. All sharp injuries, splashes and bites reported.


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4. All staff is advised about immunisation against Hepatitis B.


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5. Sharps containers are available to conform to the BS7320 standards.


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6. Sharps boxes are placed above floor level and away from residents and visitors.


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7. Sharps boxes in use are less than 2/3 full.


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8. Used sharps are disposed of into the container immediately after use.


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9. Sharps are only disposed of into an approved container.


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10. Sharps boxes are removed for incineration by a licensed company.


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Disinfectants And Antiseptics And Spillage Procedures

1. Spillage procedure and appropriate disinfectant is available to deal with blood and body fluid spillages.


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2. Training received by all staff on dealing with blood and body fluid spillages.


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3. Staff in contact with blood and body fluid spillages are advised to be vaccinated against Hep B.


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4. Dedicated spillage kits are available for decontaminating and cleaning up spillages.


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5. PPE is available.


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6. All disinfectants and antiseptics are within their expiration date.


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7. Data sheets are available for used products (COSHH).


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Equipment

1. Bed frames are clean and free from dirt and excessive dust.


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2. Mattresses have a waterproof cover and both are in good condition inside and out.


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3. Suction equipment is clean and dry (catheter not attached).


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4. Single use items are not reprocessed.


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5. Nebulisers are stored clean and dry between uses.


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6. Nebulisers and tubing are for individual residents and the tubing is re-used by different residents.


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7. Thermometers are stored appropriately.


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8. All blood glucose monitoring equipment is for individual residents.


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9. Sink available for washing equipment, separate to hand washing facilities.


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Protective Clothing

1. Comprehensive procedures and policies put in place for appropriate use of PPE.


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2. All staff trained in the correct use of PPE.


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3. Gloves available in all sizes (sterile and non sterile).


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4. Gloves worn as single use items for each procedure.


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5. Hand washing carried out straight after the removal of gloves.


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6. Gloves stored appropriately.


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7. Disposable plastic aprons worn when there is risk to clothing or uniform.


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8. Aprons and tabards are worn as part of food hygiene practices.


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9. Disposable plastic aprons worn as single use items for clinical procedure.


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10. Aprons are stored appropriately.


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11. Eye protection is available for use.


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