Care Nursing Home Infection Prevention and Control Self-Audit Tool

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This document outlines the requirements and methodology for conducting a self-audit in care and nursing homes to ensure compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) standards. The audit is a mandatory requirement under the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and related guidance, emphasizing the need for registered providers to regularly assess their adherence to IPC policies and procedures. Annual completion of an IPC audit is recommended for quality assurance, with additional audits potentially required if multiple residents contract the same infection. The tool, adapted from the Department of Health's (2006) IPC audit tool and the Community Healthcare Audit by Leeds Community Health, allows homes to self-assess against specific standards by marking 'Yes', 'No', or 'N/A' for each criterion. A comments column is provided for additional remarks. The audit includes an easy-to-use scoring system to determine the percentage risk for each standard, facilitating the creation of an action plan for progress monitoring and necessary improvements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatDOCX

Pages47

Reading Time16 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

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FAQs

What is the purpose of the Care/Nursing Home Infection Prevention and Control Self-Audit Tool?

The purpose is to assess compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) standards as required by the Health and Social Care Act 2008, helping care homes identify and address potential IPC issues.

How often should a care/nursing home complete an IPC audit?

Ideally, registered care/nursing home providers should complete an IPC audit annually for quality and assurance. Additional audits may be triggered by outbreaks of the same infection among residents.

How does the audit tool help in addressing IPC issues?

The tool allows homes to self-assess against key IPC standards, marking 'Yes', 'No', or 'N/A' for each. It also provides a scoring system to calculate the percentage risk for each standard, enabling the creation of a targeted action plan for improvement.

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