Commode and commode pan audit tool for care homes

• Date of audit

  Date

• Audit completed by

Questions

• List commodes and commode pans in use by room number (don't include resident information).

• Detergent wipes or pH neutral detergent and warm water, disposable cloth and paper towels, are available for the cleaning of commodes and pans.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• An appropriate chlorine-based disinfectant is available, e.g. Milton, Sanell for the disinfection of commodes and pans.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A fresh solution of the chlorine-based disinfectant is made up every 24 hours and marked with the date and time of preparation or pre-diluted solutions are available.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Commodes and pans are decontaminated in a designated area or away from clean items of equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before and after decontaminating commodes and pans.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disposable gloves and apron (and facial protection if a risk of splashing) are worn when decontaminating a commode pan.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff can demonstrate the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfecting a commode.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stored commodes have indicator tape, signed and dated and are within one month of the date written.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Commode and commode pans are visibly clean, including underneath surfaces.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign off

• Signature of auditor

  Sign