Infection Control Daily Round

Infection preventionist daily round covering hand hygiene, isolation precautions, environmental cleaning compliance, and isolation cart stocking.

Round Details

• Unit / area inspected
  Identify the patient care area, unit, clinic, or department included in the daily round.
• Date and time of round
  Record when the infection control round was completed.
• Infection preventionist name
  Name of the person completing the inspection.
• Shift / coverage period
  Select the shift or coverage period relevant to the round.
• Any immediate infection control concerns identified
  Indicate whether any deficiencies or non-conformances were observed during the round.

Hand Hygiene Compliance

• Hand hygiene supplies available at point of care
  Alcohol-based hand rub and/or soap and water are available where care is delivered.
• Hand hygiene opportunities observed
  Count the number of hand hygiene opportunities observed during the round.
• Hand hygiene performed correctly when indicated
  Rate observed compliance with hand hygiene expectations based on facility policy and CDC-aligned practice.
• Hand hygiene non-compliance observed
  Indicate whether any missed opportunities or improper technique were observed.
• Staff education or coaching provided
  Document whether immediate coaching or reinforcement was provided for observed deficiencies.

Isolation Precautions

• Isolation signage posted and visible
  Appropriate isolation signage is posted at the room entrance and is legible to staff and visitors.
• Required PPE available outside isolation room
  Gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection, or other required PPE are available based on the isolation type.
• Isolation precautions followed by staff and visitors
  Assess whether isolation precautions are being followed consistently at the point of entry and during care.
• Isolation room entry/exit practices observed
  Verify that staff are donning and doffing PPE in the correct sequence and performing hand hygiene as required.
• Isolation cart stocked and organized
  The isolation cart contains required supplies, is organized, and items are not expired or depleted.

Environmental Cleaning Compliance

• High-touch surfaces visibly clean
  Bed rails, call buttons, overbed tables, door handles, and other high-touch surfaces are free of visible soil and residue.
• Cleaning/disinfection tasks completed per schedule
  Required routine and terminal cleaning tasks were completed according to unit schedule and policy.
• Environmental services compliance with approved disinfectant use
  Approved products were used according to label instructions and facility procedure.
• Cleaning documentation complete and current
  Cleaning logs, checklists, or electronic documentation are complete for the area reviewed.
• Environmental cleaning deficiencies identified
  Indicate whether any non-conformance in cleaning practices or documentation was observed.

Corrective Actions and Follow-Up

• Corrective actions assigned
  Document any immediate corrective actions, responsible person, and due date.
• Escalation required to leadership or AHJ
  Indicate whether the deficiency requires escalation to unit leadership, infection prevention leadership, or the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
• Follow-up inspection needed
  Identify whether a re-check is required to verify closure of deficiencies.