Conducting Onsite Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Assessment
IPC assessments are a vital part of the prevention of and/or response to outbreaks at Healthcare Facilities (HCF). Onsite IPC assessments are typically completed by an Infection Preventionist (IP); however, other personnel who have been trained on current and best IPC practices may also conduct an assessment. Visual observation is the optimal way to identify gaps in IPC practices, possible causation(s) for an outbreak, and/or systemic issues that need to be addressed. This page should be used as a resource for personnel who perform onsite IPC assessments.
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Resources for Onsite Assessments
The resources below are applicable to ALL types of assessments. We encourage you to explore the entirety of the standardized questionnaires and resources provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). We also added other various/relevant information, which has been made available through our various partnerships: ā
In addition to the general resources listed above, there are other guidelines and resources specific to various pathogens and/or healthcare settings. The individual planning to complete an assessment should possess a good understanding of current and best IPC practices, which will facilitate the identification of gaps in practice. The resources listed below will help you to prepare for an onsite IPC assessment. These resources are divided into three areas to simplify and organize the information: