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PPE in Care Homes Checklist
Section 1: PPE in Care Homes Checklist
1. 1. Are single-use plastic aprons readily available?
Yes
No
N/A
2. 2. Are single-use gloves readily available?
Yes
No
N/A
3. 3. Is eye protection (goggles or full face shields) available?
Yes
No
N/A
4. 4. Are fluid-resistant surgical facemasks (FRSM) Type IIR available?
Yes
No
N/A
5. 5. Is PPE kept away from sources of likely contamination?
Yes
No
N/A
6. 6. Is PPE worn by all staff when contact with body fluid is confirmed/suspected infection risk?
Yes
No
N/A
7. 7. (Standard IPC precautions/Transmission Based Precautions)
Yes
No
N/A
8. 8. Is PPE removed immediately following completing a procedure or task?
Yes
No
N/A
9. 9. Are single-use items changed between different episodes of care on the same residents?
Yes
No
N/A
10. 10. Are gloves available in a range of sizes and suitable for use i.e., not polythene?
Yes
No
N/A
11. 11. Does the home have and maintain an adequate supply of PPE?
Yes
No
N/A
12. 12. Are all staff trained in donning & doffing?
Yes
No
N/A
13. 13. Are posters displayed demonstrating the correct application and removal of PPE?
Yes
No
N/A
14. 14. Are staff observed donning & doffing correctly?
Yes
No
N/A
15. 15. Are staff observed to be wearing PPE correctly in line with recommendations in the IPC Manual?
Yes
No
N/A