Table 1 Infection control guidelines checked for availability, tested items environmental contamination and infection prevention preconditions

Infections in the NH

Multi drug resistant microorganisms

Bathroom sink

Availability of hand alcohol

Patient care

MRSA,

Bedside cabinet

Availability of gloves

Intravenous administration*

Norovirus

Table living room

Availability of FFP2 mouth/nose mask

Medicine administration

Scabies,

Microwave kitchen

Availability of isolation gowns

Cleaning/disinfection and sterilisation

Legionella control,

Medicine cabinet

Availability of needle containers

Storage of sterile materials

Food safety

Bedside commode

Availability of utility room with bedpan washer

Waste collection and transport

Pets in the NH

Utility room

Availability of plastic aprons for employees working in civilian clothes

Urine draining and defecation

Mandatory registration of infectious diseases

Sterile storage shelve

Presence of at least one hand wash basin, per 15 residents

Care of the airways

Toilet seat

Presence of at least two toilet-groups, per 15 residents

Wound care

Guidelines for employees

Washing bowl

Presence of at least one single room with private bathroom, per 15 residents

Tube feeding

Hand hygiene

Dialyses (CAPD/CCPD)*

Personal protective resources,

Spinal infection procedures and pain management*

Personnel infections

Care of the airways

Personal hygiene of employees,

Blood exposure incidents