Compliance UK

Hand hygiene audit

One of the 4 infection prevention and control checks in Compliance UK's dental pack, with the fields to record, who usually does it and where it sits in the CQC framework.

What this check is

By default, Compliance UK schedules it every 3 months. You can change the schedule. The practice manager usually does it.

The record is a checklist, completed each time the check is done.

Area
Infection prevention and control
Default schedule
Every 3 months
Usually done by
Practice manager
Evidence kept
Checklist

What to record each time

The log for this check has 2 fields, each with its valid range beside it where there is one.

Log fields for hand hygiene audit
FieldTypeUnitValid range
Audit scoreReading%0 to 100%
Actions agreedTextNoneNot applicable

On the phone, after scanning the QR label

Audit score
0 to 100% %
Actions agreed
Free text

Where it sits in the CQC framework

This check is evidence for one CQC quality statement.

Infection prevention and control · Safe

We assess and manage the risk of infection. We detect and control the risk of it spreading and share any concerns with appropriate agencies promptly.

It also maps to Regulation 12: Safe care and treatment of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.

Other infection prevention and control checks

Official sources