Commode and commode pan audit tool for care homes

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 that comes into contact with the resident, e.g. commodes, must be decontaminated appropriately between use and use by another resident. There should be a designated lead person for the safe management of care equipment who ensures standards of cleanliness are maintained.

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Commode and commode pan audit tool

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.
An appropriate chlorine-based disinfectant is available, e.g. Milton, Sanell for the disinfection of commodes and pans.
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.
Commodes and pans are decontaminated in a designated area or away from clean items of equipment.
Hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before and after decontaminating commodes and pans.
Disposable gloves and apron (and facial protection if a risk of splashing) are worn when decontaminating a commode pan.
Staff can demonstrate the correct procedure for cleaning and disinfecting a commode.
Stored commodes have indicator tape, signed and dated and are within one month of the date written.
Commode and commode pans are visibly clean, including underneath surfaces.