Rehabilitation Center Infection Control Audit Checklist

Infection control audits should be conducted at least quarterly, with more frequent spot-checks for high-risk areas or during outbreak situations. Annual comprehensive audits are also recommended to ensure thorough evaluation of all infection control practices.

Key components include hand hygiene compliance, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning and disinfection practices, isolation precautions, sterilization and disinfection of medical equipment, waste management, and staff education on infection control protocols.

Infection control audits should be conducted by a team led by an infection control practitioner or nurse, and may include representatives from nursing, environmental services, administration, and other relevant departments. External consultants may also be involved for an unbiased assessment.

Audit results can be used to identify areas of non-compliance, develop targeted improvement plans, update infection control policies and procedures, enhance staff training programs, and allocate resources more effectively to address identified gaps in infection prevention and control practices.

Staff education is crucial for maintaining effective infection control. The audit should assess the frequency and quality of infection control training programs, staff knowledge of current protocols, and the effectiveness of ongoing education efforts to ensure all personnel are up-to-date with best practices in infection prevention and control.