Infection Control Audit Template

An Infection Control Audit assesses how well a healthcare facility follows infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols. This helps reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and ensures compliance with health regulations.

Facility Information

• Facility Name:
• Date of Audit:
• Auditor(s) Name(s):
• Department/Unit:

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Section 1: Hand Hygiene

1. Availability of Supplies
   • Are hand hygiene stations (sinks, hand sanitizers) available and accessible?
   • Are soap, hand rubs, and paper towels fully stocked?
2. Hand Hygiene Practices
   • Does facility observe healthcare workers performing hand hygiene at appropriate times (e.g., before and after patient contact)?
   • Are proper handwashing techniques followed?
3. Training and Compliance
   • Does facility train staff on hand hygiene protocols?
   • Does facility monitor hand hygiene compliance and provide feedback?

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Section 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. Availability and Accessibility
   • Are appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, face shields) available and easily accessible?
2. PPE Usage
   • Do observers check whether healthcare workers use PPE correctly?
     Do healthcare workers follow PPE protocols (e.g., donning and doffing procedures)?
3. Training and Compliance
   • Do trainers educate staff on the proper use of PPE?
     Do supervisors monitor PPE usage compliance and provide feedback?

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Section 3: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

1. Cleaning Protocols
   • Are there clear protocols for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment?
   • Are high-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected regularly?
2. Staff Training
   • Are cleaning staff trained on infection control cleaning procedures?
   • Is there a system to ensure training is up-to-date?
3. Monitoring and Documentation
   • Are cleaning activities documented and reviewed regularly?
   • Is compliance with cleaning protocols monitored?

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Section 4: Sterilization and Disinfection of Medical Equipment

1. Sterilization Protocols
   • Are there clear protocols for sterilizing and disinfecting medical equipment?
   • Are single-use items properly disposed of?
2. Staff Training
   • Are staff trained on sterilization and disinfection procedures?
   • Is there ongoing education and competency assessment?
3. Monitoring and Documentation
   • Are sterilization records maintained and regularly reviewed?
   • Is compliance with sterilization protocols monitored?

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Section 5: Waste Management

1. Waste Segregation
   • Is waste correctly segregated into appropriate categories (e.g., general waste, hazardous waste)?
   • Are there appropriate containers for each type of waste?
2. Waste Disposal
   • Are waste disposal procedures followed correctly?
   • Is hazardous waste disposed of according to regulations?
3. Training and Compliance
   • Do trainers educate staff on waste management protocols?
     Do supervisors monitor compliance with waste management protocols?

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Section 6: Isolation Procedures

1. Isolation Rooms
   • Are isolation rooms available and properly equipped?
   • Are signs indicating isolation status clearly posted?
2. Isolation Protocols
   • Are isolation protocols followed for patients with contagious diseases?
   • Are PPE and other necessary supplies available in isolation areas?
3. Staff Training
   • Do trainers educate staff on isolation procedures?
     Do supervisors monitor compliance with isolation protocols?

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Section 7: Infection Control Policies and Procedures

1. Policy Availability
   • Are infection control policies and procedures readily accessible to all staff?
   • Are policies regularly reviewed and updated?
2. Staff Training and Education
   • Are staff regularly trained on infection control policies?
   • Is there ongoing education and competency assessments?
3. Compliance Monitoring
   • Do supervisors regularly monitor compliance with infection control policies?
     Do managers provide staff with feedback on compliance?

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Section 8: Outbreak Management

1. Outbreak Identification
   • Are there protocols for early identification of infectious disease outbreaks?
   • Are staff aware of these protocols?
2. Outbreak Response
   • Are outbreak response procedures clearly defined?
   • Is there a designated outbreak management team?
3. Training and Drills
   • Do trainers educate staff on outbreak response procedures?
     Do supervisors conduct regular outbreak response drills?

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Summary and Recommendations

• Overall Findings:
• Areas of Strength:
• Areas Needing Improvement:
• Recommendations:
• Follow-Up Date:

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Infection Control Audit Template for eAuditor Audits & Inspections

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Home Screen

• Sections:
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Environmental Cleaning
  • Medical Equipment Sterilization
  • Waste Management
  • Isolation Procedures
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Outbreak Management
  • Summary and Recommendations
• Features:
  • Start New Audit
  • View Past Audits
  • Training Resources
  • Notifications

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Section 1: Hand Hygiene

1. Availability of Supplies
   • Are hand hygiene stations (sinks, hand sanitizers) available and accessible?
   • Are soap, hand rubs, and paper towels fully stocked?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
   • Photo Upload: (Button to capture/upload photo)
2. Hand Hygiene Practices
   • Are healthcare workers observed performing hand hygiene at appropriate times (e.g., before and after patient contact)?
   • Are proper handwashing techniques followed?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
   • Photo Upload: (Button to capture/upload photo)
3. Training and Compliance
   • Do trainers educate staff on hand hygiene protocols?
     Do supervisors monitor hand hygiene compliance and provide feedback?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Section 2: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1. Availability and Accessibility
   • Are appropriate PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, face shields) available and easily accessible?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
   • Photo Upload: (Button to capture/upload photo)
2. PPE Usage
   • Do observers watch healthcare workers use PPE correctly?
     Do healthcare workers follow PPE protocols (e.g., donning and doffing procedures)?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
   • Photo Upload: (Button to capture/upload photo)
3. Training and Compliance
   • Do trainers educate staff on the proper use of PPE?
     Do supervisors monitor PPE usage compliance and provide feedback?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Section 3: Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

1. Cleaning Protocols
   • Are there clear protocols for cleaning and disinfection of surfaces and equipment?
   • Are high-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected regularly?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
   • Photo Upload: (Button to capture/upload photo)
2. Staff Training
   • Are cleaning staff trained on infection control cleaning procedures?
   • Is there a system to ensure training is up-to-date?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
3. Monitoring and Documentation
   • Are cleaning activities documented and reviewed regularly?
   • Is compliance with cleaning protocols monitored?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Section 4: Sterilization and Disinfection of Medical Equipment

1. Sterilization Protocols
   • Are there clear protocols for sterilizing and disinfecting medical equipment?
   • Are single-use items properly disposed of?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
2. Staff Training
   • Are staff trained on sterilization and disinfection procedures?
   • Is there ongoing education and competency assessment?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
3. Monitoring and Documentation
   • Do staff maintain and regularly review sterilization records?
     Do supervisors monitor compliance with sterilization protocols?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Section 5: Waste Management

1. Waste Segregation
   • Is waste correctly segregated into appropriate categories (e.g., general waste, hazardous waste)?
   • Are there appropriate containers for each type of waste?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
   • Photo Upload: (Button to capture/upload photo)
2. Waste Disposal
   • Do staff follow waste disposal procedures correctly?
     Do workers dispose of hazardous waste according to regulations?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
3. Training and Compliance
   • Do trainers educate staff on waste management protocols?
     Do supervisors monitor compliance with waste management protocols?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Section 6: Isolation Procedures

1. Isolation Rooms
   • Are isolation rooms available and properly equipped?
   • Are signs indicating isolation status clearly posted?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
   • Photo Upload: (Button to capture/upload photo)
2. Isolation Protocols
   • Are isolation protocols followed for patients with contagious diseases?
   • Are PPE and other necessary supplies available in isolation areas?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
3. Staff Training
   • Do trainers educate staff on isolation procedures?
     Do supervisors monitor compliance with isolation protocols?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Section 7: Infection Control Policies and Procedures

1. Policy Availability
   • Are infection control policies and procedures readily accessible to all staff?
   • Are policies regularly reviewed and updated?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
2. Staff Training and Education
   • Are staff regularly trained on infection control policies?
   • Is there ongoing education and competency assessments?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
3. Compliance Monitoring
   • Do supervisors regularly monitor compliance with infection control policies?
     Do managers provide staff with feedback on compliance?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Section 8: Outbreak Management

1. Outbreak Identification
   • Are there protocols for early identification of infectious disease outbreaks?
   • Are staff aware of these protocols?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
2. Outbreak Response
   • Are outbreak response procedures clearly defined?
   • Is there a designated outbreak management team?
   • Comments: (Text Field)
3. Training and Drills
   • Do trainers educate staff on outbreak response procedures?
     Do supervisors conduct regular outbreak response drills?
   • Comments: (Text Field)

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Summary and Recommendations

• Overall Findings: (Text Field)
• Areas of Strength: (Text Field)
• Areas Needing Improvement: (Text Field)
• Recommendations: (Text Field)
• Follow-Up Date: (Date Picker)

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Additional Features for eAuditor Audits & Inspections for Infection Control Audit

1. Infection Control Audit Digital Inspections:
   • Complete and log Infection Control Audit inspections directly in the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.
   • Include photo upload functionality for documenting conditions.
2. Checklists:
   • Allow Infection Control Audit checklist completion and sign-off within the eAuditor Audits & Inspections.
   • Save progress and return to incomplete Infection Control Audit checklists.
3. Notifications:
   • Set reminders for regular inspections and maintenance tasks.
   • Push notifications for safety alerts and updates.
4. Training and Resources:
   • Store and access training records and certifications.
   • Provide access to training materials and safety guidelines.
5. Incident Reporting:
   • Facilitate quick reporting and tracking of incidents.
   • Allow detailed incident descriptions and photo uploads.
6. User Interface Suggestions:
   • Intuitive Navigation: Clear sections and steps for quick access.
   • Visual Aids: Include diagrams and images for clarity.
   • Customization: Enable users to customize checklists to fit specific job sites or tasks.