Infection Control Environmental Rounds for One-day Surgery Center

Horizontal and vertical surfaces are clean

Trash cans are not over filled

Hand hygiene products are available

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is available. Appropriate PPE is used by staff

Sharps containers are less than 3/4 full

Sharps containers are on intravenous tray

Intravenous start trays are clean

Medication preparation area is clean, organized and ready for use

Horisontal and vertical surfaces are clean

Trash cans and linen hampers are not over filled

Trash and linen are handled per policy

Suction canisters are handled per policy

Hand hygiene products are available

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is available. Appropriate PPE is used by staff

Sharps containers are less than 3/4 full

Sharps containers are secured properly

Scope cleaning is done according to manufacturer's instructions

Scopes are labeled and stored according to policy

Bathroom is clean

No paper supplies or patient care items are stored under sinks

Procedure room, including Anesthesia Carts, are cleaned and disinfected between patients

Safe medication preparation and administration practices are followed

Intravenous (IV) bags are not spiked more than 1 hour prior to use

DSD's are maintained and operated according to manufactured's instructions (DSD as dry sterile dressing). Logs are maintained

Procedure rooms are terminally cleaned at the end of the day

Horizontal and vertical suefaces are clean

Trash cans and linen hampers are emptied between each case. Trash and linen is handled per policy.

Hand hygiene products are available

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is available. Appropriate PPE is used by staff

Sharps containers are less than 3/4 full

Sharps containers are secured properly

No paper supplies or patient care items are stored under sinks

Safe medication preparation and administration practices are followed

Operating room, including Anesthesia Carts, are cleaned and disinfected between patients

Containers are securely closed for transport

All OR,s are terminally cleaned at the end of the day

Sterilizers are tested daily according to manufacturer's instructions

Sterile processing and storage is done according to policy

Disinfection trays have expiration date and are not expired

Log books are complete and up to date. Disinfection test strips, biological indicators, immediate use, chemical indicators, mechanical indicators

Sterilization equipment is in good working condition

Preventive maintainance program is in place for sterilizers

Employee protection measures are implemented during sterile processing

Event related sterilization packaging is used

Surgical teams are observed during procedure and masks are securely in place prior to entering the OR

All head and facial hair is covered

Doors are completely closed

Time out process completed according policy

Horizontal and vertical surfaces are clean

Trash cans and linen hampers are not over filled. Trash and linen is handled per policy

Hand hygiene products are available

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is available. Appropriate PPE is used by staff

Sharps containers are less than 3/4 full

Sharps containers are secured properly

Glucose monitor is clean and only one time use lancets are available

Bathrooms are clean

No paper supplies or patient care items are stored under sinks

Crach Cart is checked

Medication preparation area is clean, organized and ready for use

Safe medication preparation and administration practices are followed

Patien bays and carts are cleaned and disinfected according to procedure between each patient

Horizontal and vertical surfaces are clean and free of clutter

No food present, only drinks with lids

Hand hygiene products are available

Clean linens are in good condition

Clean linen is stored in a covered cart

Soiled linen bagged for transport

Soiled linen hampers have impervious liner or are emptied regulary

Soiled linen is removed from building on a regular schedule

Clean and dirty linen are kept separate

Goor is labeled. Biohazard symbol is on the door. Emergency call button operational.

Waste containers have correct emblem, are dated and bags are correctly tied and closed

Room is clean and uncluttered

OSHA compliant storage containers are used. Including sharps containers

Pick up for transfer is on a specified schedule.

Containers are not overfilled

Appropriate wasre manifests are maintained

Red bags are available in each regulated medical waste container

Eye wash station is available

Door is labeled. Room is clean and uncluttered. Trash is in appropriate bag

Pick up for transfer is on a specified schedule.

Horizontal and vertical surfaces are clean. Area is clean and uncluttered

Items are clean and ready to use

Supplies are at least 18 inches from the ceiling and 6 inches from the floor

No patient care items or paper products are stored under sinks

Daily temperature is checked and recorded appropriately on medication refrigerators. Correct temp range 36-46F

Refrigerators have single uses. Medication, Staff Food, Patient Supplies. No batteries shoud be stored in the refrigerator.

Items are appropriately labeled

Refrigerators are routinely cleaned and cleaning is documented

Uncluttered

Floors and walls are cleaned

No stained ceiling tiles

Unbstructed access to exit

Horizontal and vertical surfaces and floors are clean

Trash/ recycle is not overflowing

Area is uncluttered

Horizontal and vertical surfaces and floors are clean

Trash is not overflowing

Coffee area is clean

Area is uncluttered

All surfaces are clran

Hand washing supplies are available

Trash is not overflowing

Sinks for handwashing are appropriately stocked with soap, paper towels and waste can

Sinks are available in all areas.

Alcohol hand rubs are available near patient care areas and other areas as needed

Placement of alcohol hand rubs comply with regulations

Hand hygiene is monitired for staff copliance

Staff do not wear artificial nails. Nail polish is less than 4 days old.

Only hospital approved hand lotion is available, so glove protection is not compromised