Infection Control Audits
Part One
Prevention of Bloodborne virus exposure
Does the practice have a policy and procedure/s in place for the prevention and management of blood borne virus exposure, including management of spillages, sharps and inoculation incidents in accordance with national guidance?
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yes
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Have all staff received training in relation to the prevention and management of blood-borne virus exposure?
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yes
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Have all staff at risk from sharps injuries received an occupational health check in relation to risk reduction in blood-borne virus transmission and general infection?
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yes
no
Can decontamination and clinical staff demonstrate current immunisation with the hepatitis B vaccine e.g. documentation?
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yes
no
Are chlorine-releasing agents available for blood /bodily fluid spillages and used as per manufacturers instructions?
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yes
no
Are sharps containers correctly assembled?
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yes
no
Are in-use sharps containers labelled with date, locality and a signature?
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yes
no
Are sharps containers filled beyond the indicator mark?
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yes
no
Are sharps containers locked with the integral lock when filled to the indicator mark?
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yes
no
Are full sharps containers stored in a secure facility away from public access?
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yes
no
Is there a readily-accessible protocol in place that ensures staff are dealt with in accordance with national guidance in the event of blood-borne virus exposure?
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yes
no
Are inoculation injuries recorded?
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yes
no
Are disposable needles and disposable syringes discarded as a single unit?
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yes
no
Are sharps containers available at the point of use and positioned safely (e.g. wall mounted)?
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yes
no
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