Infection Control Checklist

Weekly audit plus daily controls in one checklist.

Checklist steps

  1. Audit hand hygiene

    Observe five moments compliance and record the score.

  2. Check PPE stock and use

    Correct type available and donned properly.

  3. Verify cleaning schedules signed

    Every area, every day, with product contact times respected.

  4. Inspect waste segregation

    Clinical, offensive, sharps and domestic streams correct.

  5. Check sharps bins

    Below fill line, lid closed, labelled and dated.

  6. Review isolation precautions

    Signage, dedicated equipment and staff briefed.

  7. Log and act on findings

    Assign owner and due date for every non-conformance.

Frequently asked questions

How long does this take?

Around 85 minutes end to end once the team knows the steps. Times per step are listed above.

Can I edit this checklist?

Yes. Save it to LemPlates and you can add, remove or reorder steps, assign owners and set due dates.

How often should this be run?

Run it every time the process happens and review the steps at least every six months.