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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 (D)<br />

HOME HEALTH CARE AUDIT<br />

COMMENTS<br />

AREAS AND ITEMS<br />

N/A<br />

NOT<br />

IMPLEMENTED<br />

PARTLY<br />

IMPLEMENTED<br />

FULLY<br />

IMPLEMENTED<br />

Canadian Committee on Antibiotic Resistance<br />

RISK ASSESSMENT<br />

Screening done before visits (FRI)<br />

Phone script available for use<br />

St<strong>and</strong>ardized client assessment used<br />

[48]<br />

RISK REDUCTION<br />

H<strong>and</strong> Hygiene products available <strong>and</strong> used<br />

Written policy on h<strong>and</strong> hygiene requires no h<strong>and</strong><br />

jewellery<br />

No nail enhancements<br />

Supplies that may be required for risk reduction<br />

Alcohol-based h<strong>and</strong> rub ( 60-90% alcohol)<br />

H<strong>and</strong> lotion or cream<br />

One way valve resuscitation mask (only if staff<br />

required to be CPR certified)<br />

Non sterile exam gloves<br />

Impermeable gown or apron<br />

Surgical mask (with visor)<br />

Sharps container<br />

Sterile gloves if required<br />

70% ethyl alcohol wipes or other disinfectant<br />

Antimicrobial soap if required<br />

Blood spill kit

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