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Infection Prevention Audit for Labor and Delivery and OR

by Mary Claire Horkay, from the Community

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Use this infection prevention audit to evaluate compliance in Labor and Delivery and Operating Room settings. The checklist covers general infection control practices, hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, cleaning and environmental hygiene, storage and sterilization, waste and sharps management, and anesthesia cart checks. It also includes refrigerator and freezer temperature monitoring, medication security, linen and utility room standards, hallway and scrub area requirements, and staff knowledge on isolation and instrument care. Apply it during rounds to identify issues, document corrective actions, and maintain safe, compliant patient care areas.

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