Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices - College ...
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INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL BEST PRACTICES<br />
FOR LONG TERM CARE AND COMMUNITY CARE INCLUDING HEALTH CARE OFFICES AND AMBULATORY CLINICS<br />
APPENDIX III – AUDIT TOOL (A)<br />
LONG TERM CARE AUDIT<br />
AUDIT PERFORMED BY __________________________ DATE:___________________<br />
AREA AUDITED:_______________________________<br />
COMMENTS<br />
AREAS AND ITEMS<br />
N/A<br />
NOT<br />
IMPLEMENTED<br />
PARTLY<br />
IMPLEMENTED<br />
FULLY<br />
IMPLEMENTED<br />
ENTRY TO FACILITY<br />
<strong>Infection</strong> <strong>Control</strong> Signage at Entry (related to<br />
screening for communicable diseases)<br />
H<strong>and</strong> Hygiene Station at entrance<br />
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UNIT LEVEL<br />
Client assessed before entry for risk factors (fever,<br />
cough, diarrhea, rash, drainage)<br />
Written policy <strong>and</strong> procedure for client assessment<br />
Includes: drainage, cough, fever, continence, ability to<br />
follow hygiene measures<br />
Protective equipment available<br />
Gloves<br />
Masks<br />
Gowns<br />
Alcohol-based h<strong>and</strong> rub stations<br />
Goggles/eye protection<br />
Cleaner for client equipment<br />
Written Policies for Dress Code:<br />
Includes no jewellery (rings or bracelets)<br />
Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance<br />
No nail enhancements
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