Infection Control Compliance Checklist

Infection control compliance checklist helps healthcare facilities ensure that they are following best practices to prevent the spread of infections. Here’s a checklist that can be used:

1. Hand Hygiene:
   • Are handwashing facilities readily available and easily accessible?
   • Are healthcare workers trained on proper hand hygiene techniques?
   • Is alcohol-based hand sanitizer available in all necessary areas?
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
   • Are healthcare workers using appropriate PPE, such as gloves, gowns, masks, and eye protection, when necessary?
   • Is PPE readily available and properly stored?
   • Are healthcare workers trained on the proper use, removal, and disposal of PPE?
3. Environmental Cleaning:
   • Are environmental surfaces and equipment cleaned and disinfected regularly?
   • Are high-touch surfaces, such as doorknobs, light switches, and handrails, cleaned frequently?
   • Is there a system in place to ensure thorough cleaning of patient rooms between occupants?
4. Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette:
   • Are signs posted instructing patients and visitors to cover their mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing?
   • Have tissues and no-touch receptacles been available for proper disposal of used tissues?
   • Are masks provided to patients with respiratory symptoms?
5. Safe Injection Practices:
   • Are healthcare workers trained on safe injection practices, including the use of aseptic technique and proper disposal of sharps?
   • Have single-use items been used whenever possible?
   • Are medication vials and containers properly labeled and stored?
6. Waste Management:
   • Is medical waste properly segregated, stored, transported, and disposed of according to regulations?
   • Are waste bins lined with plastic bags and regularly emptied?
   • Are staff trained on waste management protocols?
7. Isolation Precautions:
   • Are patients with infectious diseases appropriately isolated to prevent transmission?
   • Is there signage indicating the type of precautions required for each patient room?
   • Are healthcare workers trained on isolation protocols and the proper use of isolation equipment?
8. Patient Education:
   • Are patients and visitors provided with education on infection prevention practices, such as hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette?
   • Is educational material available in multiple languages and formats?
   • Are patients and visitors encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification?
9. Staff Health and Immunization:
   • Are healthcare workers vaccinated against vaccine-preventable diseases, such as influenza and COVID-19?
   • Is sick leave provided and encouraged for healthcare workers who are ill or experiencing symptoms of infectious diseases?
   • Are healthcare workers trained on the signs and symptoms of infectious diseases and when to seek medical evaluation?
10. Surveillance and Reporting:
    • Is there a system in place for monitoring and reporting healthcare-associated infections?
    • Are infections tracked and analyzed to identify trends and areas for improvement?
    • Are appropriate measures taken to control outbreaks and prevent further transmission?

Regular audits using this checklist can help healthcare facilities identify areas for improvement and ensure ongoing compliance with infection control standards.

Performing an infection control compliance inspection using  eAuditor Audits & Inspections can enhance efficiency and accuracy. Here’s how you can conduct the inspection:

1. Download  eAuditor Audits & Inspections: 
   • • Download eAuditor Audits & Inspections  from Apple or Android App store that allows for customization of Infection Control Compliance Checklist, easy data entry, and photo documentation.
2. Login/Authentication:
   • Users (inspectors or healthcare staff) log in to the  eAuditor Audits & Inspections using their credentials to access the inspection features securely.
3. Select Facility/Area:
   • From Infection Control Compliance Checklist, enter the healthcare facility or specific area within the facility (e.g., patient room, operating theater) to conduct the infection control compliance inspection.
4. Checklist Selection:
   • Select/modify the public infection control compliance checklist or create new Infection Control Compliance Checklist to guide the inspection process. This checklist should cover key areas such as hand hygiene, PPE usage, environmental cleaning, etc.
5. Perform Inspection:
   • Use  eAuditor Audits & Inspections to guide you through each item on the checklist.
   • Assess compliance with infection control protocols by observing practices and conditions in the selected facility or area.
   • Record findings for each checklist item, noting any areas of compliance or non-compliance.
6. Capture Photos/Video:
   • Use the  eAuditor Audits & Inspections‘s camera feature to capture photos or videos of specific observations, such as hand hygiene stations, PPE usage, cleanliness of surfaces, etc.
   • Attach these visual records to relevant checklist items for documentation purposes.
7. Record Observations and Notes:
   • Document any additional observations, notes, or comments related to infection control compliance.
   • Include details on observed practices, conditions, or any areas that require improvement.
8. Documentation and Reporting:
   • Use  eAuditor Audits & Inspections to generate a comprehensive report summarizing the infection control compliance inspection findings.
   • Include checklist items, observations, photos/videos, and any notes or comments recorded during the inspection.
   • Customize the report format as needed and ensure accuracy and completeness.
9. Submit and Review:
   • Review the completed inspection report to ensure all findings are accurately documented.
   • Submit the inspection report.
   • Provide an opportunity for review and feedback from supervisors or infection control specialists.
10. Follow-Up and Action Planning:
    • Use the inspection findings to develop action plans for addressing areas of non-compliance or improvement opportunities.
    • Assign tasks to relevant staff members or departments and set deadlines for implementation.

By using  eAuditor Audits & Inspections for infection control compliance inspections, healthcare facilities can streamline the inspection process, ensure thorough documentation, and facilitate continuous improvement in infection prevention practices.