ExcelCare Agency
In-house inspection checklist
Safety & Continuity
CQC key question: Safe · Reg 12 · IPC code of practice
Infection Prevention & Control audit
Verifies that staff prevent and control infection in people's homes, including during outbreaks of seasonal or infectious illness.
01Hand hygiene and PPE
011Staff carry out hand hygiene at the five WHO moments and before and after each visit.
Not assessed012Alcohol hand gel and liquid soap are available and used correctly.
Not assessed013Single-use PPE (gloves and aprons) is worn for personal care and changed between tasks and people.
Not assessed014PPE is disposed of safely after use in the person's home or a sealed bag.
Not assessed015Staff have access to PPE and can request more without delay.
Not assessed
02Equipment and environment
021Reusable equipment is cleaned and decontaminated between people.
Not assessed022Blood and body fluid spills are managed using the spill kit and correct procedure.
Not assessed023Linen and waste are handled, separated and disposed of as per the policy.
Not assessed024Staff cars are kept clean and free from contamination between visits.
Not assessed
03Outbreak management
031Staff know how to report suspected infection or outbreak to the registered manager.
Not assessed032An outbreak of flu, diarrhoea and/or vomiting triggers the outbreak plan.
Not assessed033Staff with symptoms of infection do not visit people until they are well.
Not assessed034Enhanced precautions are applied for people with a known infection (e.g. cohorting, additional PPE).
Not assessed
04Training and immunisation
041IPC training is completed at induction and refreshed annually.
Not assessed042Staff are offered seasonal flu vaccination and relevant immunisations.
Not assessed043Staff understand their responsibility for their own health and hygiene.
Not assessed
Overall finding
Select the outcome of this audit and record any actions required.
Inspector signature
Registered manager review
ExcelCare Agency · In-house inspection checklist · Infection Prevention & Control audit · Controlled document set v6.0 · Retain the completed audit in the quality file and review at the next governance meeting.