IPC Self-Assessment — Free Checklist (20 Items) | TickYouOff

20 items · Health · Hard difficulty · 2 hours

Practical IPC self-audit to identify gaps and assign fixes across your facility.

• Review IPC governance documents

  Confirm written IPC policy and recent committee minutes.

• Confirm IPC committee meets regularly

  Check schedule and attendance in the last 12 months.

• Verify designated IPC lead and contact

  Ensure an accountable person is assigned with contact details.

• Check staff IPC training records

  Ensure records are complete and up to date.

• Confirm clinical staff completed IPC training in past year

  Spot-check random staff training dates.

• Ensure training covers hand hygiene, PPE, and waste management

  Verify training content includes these core topics.

• Review infection surveillance data

  Look for trends and recent healthcare-associated infections.

• Verify outbreak reporting process and recent alerts

  Confirm clear steps, thresholds, and who to notify.

• Inventory PPE stock and expiry dates

  Count masks, gowns, gloves, and eye protection; note expiries.

• Ensure minimum PPE supply for 30 days

  Flag items below minimum and add reorder targets.

• Test PPE donning and doffing competency

  Observe staff practicing correct sequences and give feedback.

• Inspect hand hygiene stations and supplies

  Check alcohol rubs, soap, towels, and signage at points of care.

• Confirm sinks are functional and accessible

  Run taps, check drainage, water temperature, and accessibility.

• Assess environmental cleaning protocols and logs

  Review schedules, staff roles, and completed cleaning checklists.

• Check disinfectant types, concentrations, and contact times

  Match products to surfaces and check expiry and dilution.

• Audit sharps containers and disposal practices

  Ensure puncture-proof containers are available and not overfilled.

• Verify medical waste segregation, storage, and pickup

  Check color-coded bins, secure storage, and removal records.

• Check isolation room readiness and signage

  Confirm rooms are stocked, functional, and clearly signed.

• Review staff vaccination and health screening records

  Ensure key immunizations and recent screenings are documented.

• Prepare an IPC action plan with timelines and responsibilities

  List findings, assign owners, and set dates for follow-up.

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