An audit tool to support staff in carrying out monthly audits to assess the standard of cleanliness of care equipment.
In order to comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008: code of practice on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance, equipment (including medical devices) that comes into contact with the resident must be decontaminated appropriately between use on another resident. There should be a designated IPC lead person who is responsible for ensuring standards of care equipment cleanliness are maintained. It is recommended that staff carry out monthly audits using this Audit Tool to assess the standard of cleanliness of care equipment.
- Size: A4 colour 2 page
- Target: For use in Care Homes
- Purchase: Available in the ‘IPC CQC assessment preparation Pack for Care Homes’. Also available to purchase individually @ £5.00 per Care Home or as part of a suite of Audit Tools for Care Homes. This resource is available free of charge to Care Homes within North Yorkshire and York. Can be completed electronically
Page updated: 01/06/2026
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