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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.
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:
 | Learn How to Conduct an Onsite IPC Assessment Obtaining Knowledge Regarding Core IPC Practices Complete Standardized Questionnaires to Assess the Infrastructure of an HCF Assess Health Care Provider’s Adherence to Healthcare Practices |
Resources for Specific Types of Onsite IPC Assessments
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:
- Non-Antimicrobial Resistance (Non-AR): This refers to pathogens/germs that are not resistant to antimicrobials/antibiotics.
- Antimicrobial Resistance (AR): This refers to pathogens/germs (bacteria, fungi) that develop the ability to defeat the antibiotics designed to kill them.
- Specialty Care Settings: Healthcare settings that have additional guidelines tailored to their specific needs.
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