A Daily Infection Control Checklist for Hygienists
A practical, repeatable infection control checklist covering sterilization, barriers, and documentation for every appointment.
Before, During, and After
A repeatable checklist prevents the small lapses that accumulate into compliance failures. Build the routine into the natural flow of every appointment.
The Checklist
- Confirm sterilization indicators for every package before opening.
- Place surface barriers on all exposed touchpoints before seating the patient.
- Perform hand hygiene and don fresh personal protective equipment for each patient.
- Disinfect and re-barrier all surfaces between patients, and document the cycle.
Documentation and Traceability
Record sterilization cycle parameters and load contents. Traceability protects patients and provides a defensible record if a recall is ever required.
Practical Takeaway
Run the same before, during, and after routine for every patient and document sterilization cycle parameters for full traceability.
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