TABLE. Infection prevention and control (IPC) evaluation domains assessed and gaps identified in four health care facilities — Bundibugyo, Kabarole, and Kasese districts, Uganda, August, 2018.

Components assessed	Gaps identified
Screening
Location of screening station	—*
Availability and proper use of supplies	Improper use of infrared thermometers
Social distancing practices†	Poor adherence to social distancing measures
Use of a standardized case definition	Use of multiple case definitions
Staff member capacity	Gaps in training
Isolation
Availability and proper use of supplies§	Shortage of PPE
Suitability of layout	Lack of functional isolation areas for persons seeking general health care; unattended patients with suspected Ebola
PPE donning and doffing areas	—*
Quality of chlorine preparation	Improper chlorine dilution
Waste disposal	Improper PPE and waste disposal
Staff member training	Absence of clear case management plan
Notification
Knowledge of how to contact public health authority	Staff members not informed of number to call when a suspected case is identified
Availability of posted contact numbers	Contact numbers for district health officers not posted
Availability of functional mobile phone	—*
Adequate phone credit	—*

Abbreviation: ETU = Ebola virus disease treatment unit; PPE = personal protective equipment.

* No gaps identified.

^† Social distancing refers to maintaining a proper distance (usually recommended to be 1–2 m) between persons (e.g., the health care provider and the patient being screened).

^§ IPC supplies include infrared thermometers, PPE (gloves, mask, gown, and shoe coverings), supplies for hand-washing station (water, soap, and paper towels), chlorine, plastic container with lid for chlorine, waste bins, bin liners, and sharps boxes.