Checklist: Hygiene round and infection prevention in hospital unit
Contact points, isolation rooms and correct sequence
§Before the round
- 01Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves if relevant.
- 02Check the department's instructions for isolation or special precautions
- 03Prepare trolley with clean, color-coded tools for the department
§Contact points that are prioritized
- 01Door handles and railings.
- 02Bed rails call buttons and control panels
- 03Hand sanitizer dispensers (filled) and taps
- 04Common equipment and keyboards
§For isolation rooms
- 01Follow the department's signs and instructions before entering
- 02Use dedicated tools for this room — never mix with other rooms
- 03Remove protective equipment in the correct order at exit and perform hand hygiene
§After the round
- 01Change or wash tools that have been in contact with high-risk areas
- 02Perform hand hygiene.
- 03Note observations or deficiencies to the department's staff