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General Practices
Are all staff members trained on infection control protocols?
Are infection control policies and procedures reviewed and updated regularly?
Are supplies and equipment for infection control readily available?
Hand Hygiene
Are hand hygiene facilities (sinks, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rub) available in all patient care areas?
Do staff members follow recommended hand hygiene practices (before patient contact, after contact with blood or body fluids, etc.)?
Is hand hygiene compliance monitored and feedback provided to staff?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Are appropriate PPE (gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection) available and accessible to staff?
Do staff members use PPE according to standard and transmission-based precautions?
Is PPE use monitored and feedback provided to staff?
Environmental Cleaning
Are written cleaning and disinfection protocols in place?
Are high-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected on a regular schedule?
Are cleaning methods and products appropriate for the intended use?
Waste Management
Are there procedures for the safe handling and disposal of waste, including sharps?
Are staff members trained on proper waste disposal protocols?
Is waste disposal monitored and any issues addressed?
Linen Management
Are there procedures for the handling, transport, and processing of soiled linen?
Is clean linen stored and transported in a way that prevents contamination?
Are staff members trained on proper linen handling protocols?
Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment
Are there policies and procedures for the cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of reusable medical equipment?
Are staff members trained on proper reprocessing methods?
Is the reprocessing of equipment monitored and validated?
Surveillance and Reporting
Is there a system in place for monitoring and reporting healthcare-associated infections?
Are infection rates regularly reviewed, and any issues addressed?
Are staff members trained on infection surveillance and reporting protocols?