PHLS critical standards of infection control and percentage of homes (n=42) meeting them

No	Standard	% Of homes
1	Nurse in charge is aware of notifiable and communicable diseases and knows how to contact the community infection control team for advice	36
2	Evidence that cleaning and disinfection is effective	26
3	Staff know how to clean up excreta, blood and body fluids	10
4	Visitors report to person in charge before entering room when residents isolated for infection control	93
5	Evidence that staff handle linen safely	19
6	Evidence of safe handling and disposal of clinical waste	40
7	Evidence that sharps are handled and disposed of safely	11
8	Evidence of competent handwashing technique	24
9	Evidence that staff in contact with residents are aware of universal infection control precautions	5
10	Evidence that protective clothing exists and is used appropriately	5
11	Evidence that staff are aware of infection control aspects of caring for a resident with MRSA	19
12	Evidence that staff are aware of the infection control aspects of caring for resident with suspected or proved enteric illness	5
13	Evidence that staff are aware of infection control aspects of caring for residents with proved or suspected scabies	5
14	Evidence that staff are aware of the infection risks associated with urinary catheter management	19
15	Evidence that staff are aware of the infection risks associated with wound management	40
16	Evidence of acceptable practice in managing sharps and needlestick injuries	5