Standard Precautions Competency Toolkit

The Competency Testing Toolkit for Standard Precautions was developed by the American Health Care Association, and approved by the Centers for Disease Control Project Firstline, to help Infection Preventionists have easy to use materials for competency testing for nursing staff in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.

Watch a Video Overview of The Toolkit

Documents for IP Tracking

Staff Completion Tracking Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet to track staff completions of competencies.
Checklist Per Staff Participant
Checklist for each participant to have as they move through the competency testing stations.
Station Testing Supplies Master List
Master supply list of equipment and materials needed for all competency stations.
Sample Competency Certificate
Sample certificate to provide attendees after successful completion of competency components.

Engage and Communicate

Sample Email Template
Sample email language for staff and resident/family members about competency fair.
Sample Testing Fair Poster
Sample signage to alert staff of competency fair.

Standard Precaution Station Materials

Hand Hygiene

Combined PDF Files for Hand Hygiene Station
This file contains all documents for the hand hygiene station except for the educational power points.
Station Implementation Info Hand Hygiene
Station implementation information for set up, education and competency validation for hand hygiene.
Competency Checklist Hand Hygiene
Checklist for validating all components of hand hygiene competency station.
Competency Checklist Hand Hygiene from SPICE
Optional checklist from NC SPICE
Educational Material Hand Hygiene Part 1
Educational power point for hand hygiene.
Educational Material Hand Hygiene Part 2
Educational power point for hand hygiene.
Educaitonal Material Hand Hygiene Job Aid
Educational job aid for hand hygiene.
Quiz Hand Hygiene
5 question quiz for hand hygiene.
Quiz Answer Key Hand Hygiene
Answer key for quiz on and hygiene.
Pocket Card ABHR
Pocket card with steps for using alcohol based hand rub.
Pocket Card Hand Hygiene
Pocket card on when to clean your hands.
Video Links Hand Hygiene
Video links for hand hygiene videos.
Hand Hygiene Program Toolkit
Toolkit created by AHCA for hand hygiene.
ICAR Observation Form Hand Hygiene

Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection

Environmental Cleaning

Combined PDF Files for Environmental Cleaning Station
This file contains all documents for the environmental cleaning station except for the educational power point.
Station Implementation Info Cleaning and Disinfection
Station implementation information for set up, education and competency validation for cleaning and disinfection.
Competency Checklist Cleaning and Disinfection
Checklist for validating all components of the environmental cleaning and disinfection competency station.
Educational Material Cleaning and Disinfection
Educational power point for cleaning and disinfection.
Educational Material Healthcare Germs Dry Surfaces
Educational handout for cleaning and disinfection.
Quiz Cleaning and Disinfection
5 question quiz for cleaning and disinfection.
Quiz Answers Cleaning and Disinfection
Answer key for quiz on environmental cleaning.
Pocket Card Cleaning and Disinfection
ICAR observation form for hand hygiene

Linen Handling

Combined PDF Files for Linen Handling Station
This file contains all documents for the linen handling station.
Station Implementation Info Linen Handling
Station implementation information for set up, education and competency validation for linen handling.
Competency Checklist Linen Handling
Checklist for validating all components of the linen handling station.
Educational Material Linen Handling
Educational material for linen handling.
Quiz Linen Handling
5 question quiz for linen handling.
Quiz Answer Key Linen Handling
Answer key for quiz on linen handling.
Linen Handling Checklist
Linen Checklist from Health Quality Innovation Network

Suggestions for EVS Staff

Educational Material Role of the Environment
Educational material for EVS staff on the role of the environment.
Educational Material Noncritical Surfaces and Equipment
Educational material for EVS staff on cleaning noncritical surfaces and equipment.
Educational Material Front Line Staff Training Hand Hygiene
Educational material for all staff on hand hygiene.
Educational Material Front Line Staff Training Basics EVS
Educational material for EVS staff on cleaning basics.
Environmental Rounds Form
Environmental rounds form for IPs from NC SPICE
Enviornmental Rounds Recommendations
Environmental rounds recommendations for IPs from NC SPICE
ICAR Observation Form EVS
ICAR observation form for environmental services.
Do's and Don't Proper Sharps Disposal
FDA one pager on safe disposal of needles and other sharps at home, at work or while traveling.

Injection and Medication Safety

Combined Files for Injection and Medication Safety Station
This file contains all documents for the injection and medication safety station.
Station Implementation Info Injection and Medication Safety
Station implementation information for set up, education and competency validation for injection and medication safety.
Competency Checklist Injection and Medication Safety
Checklist for validating all components of the injection and medication safety competency station.
Competency Checklist Injection and Medication Safety SPICE
Educational Material Injection and Medication Safety
Educational power point for injection and medication safety.
Educational Material Safe Injection Myths
Educational handout addressing injection myths.
Educational Material Safe Injections Handout
Educational handout for practicing safe injections.
Educational Material Single and Multi-dose Vials
Educational handout on managing single and multi-dose vials
Educational Material Unsafe Medical Injection Handout
Educational handout on unsafe injection practices.
Quiz Infection and Medication Safety
5 question quiz for injection and medication safety.
Quiz Answer Key Infection and Medication Safety
Answer key for quiz on injection and medication safety.
Pocket Card Infection Safety Guidelines
Pocket Card Injection Safety Three Card
Video Links Infection Safety
ICAR Obersation Form Point of Care Blood Testing
Tips for Meeting Cleaning and Disinfection of Glucometers

Risk Assessment With Use of Appropriate PPE Based on Activities Being Performed

Combined PDF Files for Risk Assessment for Appropriate PPE Based on Activities Being Peformed Station
This file contains all documents for the risk assessment for appropriate PPE based on activities being performed station except for the educational power points.
Station Implementation Info Risk Assessment for PPE
Station implementation information for set up, education and competency validation for risk assessment with use of appropriate PPE.
Competency Checklist Risk Assessment for PPE
Checklist for validating all components of risk assessment for appropriate use of PPE competency station.
Competency Checklist Glove Application and Removal
Checklist for validating all components of glove application and removal component.
Educational Material Eye Protection
Educational material for risk assessment for PPE specific to eye protection.
Educational Material Gowns and Gloves
Educational material for risk assessment for PPE specific to gown and glove use.
Educational Material PPE Staff Training
Educational material for risk assessment for PPE .
Educational Material PPE Sequence
Educational material for risk assessment for PPE sequence.
Educational Material Risk Assessment for PPE
Educational material for risk assessment for PPE.
Pocket Card Risk Assessment for PPE
Pocket card for use of personal protective equipment.
Video Links Risk Assessment for PPE
Link to NC Spice Don and Doffing Video
IP Education on Training Staff and Performing Competency Evaluations
AHCA developed education presentation for IPs

Minimize Potential Exposure

Respiratory Hygiene

Combined PDF Files for Respiratory Hygiene Station
This file contains all documents for the respiratory hygiene station.
Station Implementation Info Minimize Potential Exposure Respiratory Hygiene
Station implementation information for set up, education and competency validation to minimize potential exposures using respiratory hygiene.
Competency Checklist Respiratory Hygiene
Checklist for validating all components of the repiratory hygiene competency station.
Educational Material CDC Cover Cough Poster
Educational material from CDC poster.
Educational Material Respiratory Hygiene
Educational material on respiratory hygiene.
Educational Material Let Us Not Forget Respiratory Hygiene
Educational material for respiratory hygiene.
Educational Material Pause for Prevention
Educational material for respiratory hygiene.
Quiz Hand Respiratory Hygiene
5 question quiz for respiratory hygiene.
Quiz Answer Key Respiratory Hygiene
Answer key for quiz on respiratory hygiene.
Video Links Respiratory Hygiene
Links for NC SPICE video on respiratory hygiene.

Resident Placement

Combined PDF Files for Resident Placement
This file contains all documents for the resident placement station.
Educational Material Resident Placement
Educational material for resident placement.
Quiz Resident Placement
Quiz Answer Key Resident Placement

Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment Between Each Resident or When Soiled

Combined PDF Files for Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment
This file contains all documents for the reprocessing of reusable medical equipment station except for the educational power point.
Station Implementation Info Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment
Station implementation information for set up, education and competency validation for reprocessing of reusable medical equipment.
Competency Checklist Repurposing of Reusable Medical Equipment
Checklist for validating all components of processing of reusable medical equipment competency station.
Educational Material Repurposing of Reusable Medical Equipment
Educational material for reprocessing of reusable medical equipment.
Quiz Repurposing of Reusable Medical Equipment
5 question quiz for reprocessing of reusable medical equipment competency.
Quiz Answer Key Repurposing of Reusable Medical Equipment
Answer key for quiz on reprocessing of reusable medical equipment competency.
Pocket Card Repurposing of Reusable Medical Equipment
Pocket card from Health Quality Innovators on cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical equipment.
Tips for Meeting the Cleaning and Disinfection of Glucometers
AHCA Tip Sheet to aid meeting the requirements for cleaning and disinfection glucometers.