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Nursing Home Infection Control and Prevention Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing infection control and prevention practices in nursing homes, covering areas such as hand hygiene, PPE usage, environmental cleaning, and staff training to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Nursing Home Infection Control and Prevention Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

Effective infection control and prevention practices are critical in nursing homes to protect vulnerable residents from healthcare-associated infections. This comprehensive audit checklist is designed to evaluate and improve infection control measures in long-term care facilities. By addressing key areas such as hand hygiene, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, environmental cleaning, and staff training, this checklist helps identify potential risks and ensures compliance with infection control standards. Regular audits using this checklist can significantly reduce the spread of infections, enhance resident safety, and promote a culture of cleanliness and prevention in nursing homes.

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Industry

Healthcare

Standard

CDC Long-Term Care Infection Control

Workspaces

Healthcare Centers

Occupations

Infection Preventionists
Registered Nurses
Environmental Services Managers
Nursing Home Administrators
Quality Assurance Specialists
1
Are staff members observed to be compliant with hand hygiene protocols?
2
Is appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) being utilized by the staff?
3
Is the environmental cleaning being conducted as per the guidelines?
4
Have all staff members received adequate training on infection control procedures?
5
Are residents routinely screened for signs of infections upon admission and during their stay?
6
What isolation procedures are in place for residents diagnosed with infections?
7
How many hours of training on infection control have staff members received in the last year?
Min: 0
Target: 12
Max: 100
8
Is there a feedback mechanism in place for residents to report concerns about infection control?
9
Are antibiotic prescriptions regularly reviewed for appropriateness and necessity?
10
Are staff members educated on antimicrobial stewardship principles?
11
How are antibiotic resistance patterns monitored within the facility?
12
What percentage of antibiotic prescriptions are considered appropriate based on guidelines?
Min: 0
Target: 80
Max: 100
13
Are residents up to date with their vaccinations as per guidelines?
14
Are staff trained on vaccine-preventable diseases and vaccination protocols?
15
What percentage of residents have received their vaccinations?
Min: 0
Target: 90
Max: 100
16
How are vaccination records maintained for residents?

FAQs

Infection control audits should be conducted regularly, typically on a monthly or quarterly basis. However, more frequent audits may be necessary during outbreaks or when introducing new infection control protocols.

Key components include hand hygiene practices, proper use of PPE, environmental cleaning and disinfection, isolation precautions, antibiotic stewardship, staff training and competency, and surveillance of healthcare-associated infections.

Infection control audits should involve a multidisciplinary team, including infection preventionists, nursing staff, environmental services personnel, and facility administrators. Input from physicians and pharmacists may also be valuable for certain aspects of the audit.

Audit results can be used to identify areas for improvement, develop targeted staff education programs, update infection control policies and procedures, and implement new preventive measures. Regular follow-up audits can help track progress and ensure sustained improvements in infection control practices.

Resident and family education is an important aspect of infection control. Audits should assess the effectiveness of education programs on topics such as hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and the importance of vaccinations. This helps ensure that residents and their families are active participants in infection prevention efforts.

Benefits of Nursing Home Infection Control and Prevention Audit Checklist

Reduces the risk of healthcare-associated infections among residents

Ensures compliance with infection control regulations and best practices

Improves staff awareness and adherence to infection prevention measures

Enhances overall quality of care and resident safety

Helps in early identification and mitigation of infection control risks