Infection prevention and control health-care facility response for COVID-19: a module from the suite of health service capacity assessments in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: interim guidance, 20 October 2020

Key questions that this tool can help to answer

The self-assessment tool is intended to answer the following key questions:

• Do facilities have a minimum IPC programme or focal point assisting in their COVID-19 response?
• Are facilities adequately equipped with critical IPC supplies and infrastructure to support a robust COVID-19 response or resurgence?
• Are facilities providing baseline IPC training in standard precautions and COVID-19-related guidelines and protocols as per international guidance?
• Are facilities performing IPC monitoring of COVID-19 infections in patients/residents, residents and staff?
• Do facilities have appropriate flow and visitor restrictions in place?