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Infection Control Checklist for Hospital Wards

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Use this infection control checklist to conduct ward level audits and maintain safe clinical environments. Review hand hygiene moments and technique, PPE availability and use, aseptic nursing procedures, disinfection and sterilization steps, spill management, medication refrigerator checks, environmental cleaning, clinical waste and sharps segregation, oxygen equipment care, and transmission based precautions. Support compliance, consistent documentation, and patient safety.

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