Infection Control Checklist (General Unit/ Nurses Station/ Medication Room)

Hospital Infection Control Inspection in General Units or Nurses Stations or Medication Rooms. Delailed checklist which helps to control everyday situation and prevent spreading of any infections in a medical center

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Conducted on

Date

Name of department

Prepared by

Location

General Unit/ Nurses Station/ Medication Room

Unit / area generally clean (without dust, clutter or debris)

Unused patient equipment/ supplies are stored and handled appropriately

Medications, specimens and food are handled appropriately

Biohazard trash is segregated from regular trash

Clean linen is handled appropriately

Dirty linen is handled appropriately

All clean linen carts are covered

Linen carts have a solid bottom shelf

Needles and syringes are disposed of properly

Out of date supplies are not present

Infection waste is in the red bag or container

Clean items are not stored in soiled utility

Ceiling tiles are not discolored / wet/ missing/ damaged

Lab supplies are not expired

Nothing is stored under the sink and there is no sign of leaks

Halls are uncluttered

Respiratory hygiene is available

Restrooms are clean

Trash baskets are not overflowing

Biohazard symbol is on the door of biomedical waste storage

Medication cart is locked

No artificial / acrylic nails use. Nails are no more than 1/4 inch above finger

No personal lotion use

Medication Room refrigerator is clean and without ice

There are no expired products found (IV solutions, medications, reagents, nutritional supplement, sterile items, etc.)

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Closing comments

Signature (Auditor)

Signature

Signature (Department Manager)

Signature

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