Audit tool

Infection prevention and control audit

An audit of hand hygiene, protective equipment, environmental cleanliness and waste handling in a clinical area.

Fill it in online - free, no account needed. 21 questions.

What it is for

Audit one clinical area in a single visit and see where practice falls short.

The full question list

1. Hand Hygiene

  1. Hand sanitiser dispensers are available at point of care *
  2. Staff observed performing hand hygiene before patient contact *
  3. Staff observed performing hand hygiene after patient contact *
  4. Hand hygiene technique is correct (WHO 5 moments observed) *
  5. Nails are short, clean, and free of nail polish/extensions *
  6. Bare below the elbow policy is being followed *

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  1. Appropriate PPE is available and accessible *
  2. Staff are using correct PPE for the task *
  3. PPE is being donned and doffed correctly *
  4. Single-use items are disposed of after use *
  5. PPE stock levels are adequate *

3. Environmental Cleanliness

  1. Clinical areas are visibly clean and free from clutter *
  2. High-touch surfaces have been cleaned (evidence of cleaning schedule) *
  3. Cleaning products are appropriate and in date *
  4. Spills are dealt with promptly *
  5. Floors are clean and dry *

4. Waste Management

  1. Clinical waste is segregated correctly (colour coding) *
  2. Sharps bins are assembled correctly and not overfilled *
  3. Waste bins are not overflowing *
  4. Pharmaceutical waste is disposed of in correct containers *
  5. Additional observations

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How the score works

The score is the share of scored questions that pass. N/A is left out of the score; text, dates and signatures are recorded but not scored. A completed template is a record of what you checked; it is not an inspection by a regulator or an accreditation body.