Clinic Infection Control Audit Checklist

Who uses it and how often

Used by

Clinic managers, infection preventionists, and quality leads in outpatient settings.

Frequency

Monthly per area, or quarterly for lower-volume sites.

The checklist (11 questions)

Routine infection prevention and control audit for a clinic location.

1. 01

   Audit date

   Date

   Required
2. 02

   Area audited

   Options: Waiting room · Exam rooms · Lab · Procedure room · Break room

   Multiple choice (choose several)

   Required
3. 03

   Hand hygiene stations stocked and accessible?

   Yes / No / N/A

   Required
4. 04

   PPE available in correct sizes?

   Yes / No / N/A

   Required
5. 05

   Sharps containers below fill line and secured?

   Yes / No / N/A

   Required
6. 06

   High-touch surfaces disinfected between patients?

   Yes / No / N/A

   Required
7. 07

   Sterilization logs current and complete?

   Yes / No / N/A

   Required
8. 08

   Vaccine fridge temperature (C)

   Number

   Optional
9. 09

   All supplies within expiration dates?

   Yes / No / N/A

   Required
10. 10

    Corrective actions required

    Long text

    Optional
11. 11

    Auditor signature

    Signature

    Required

How to run this inspection

1. 01

   Select the area being audited and the date.

2. 02

   Observe hand hygiene and PPE use during live patient flow, not just supply levels.

3. 03

   Inspect sharps containers, disinfection practice, and sterilization records.

4. 04

   Check dated supplies and log every deficiency with a named owner.