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HOSPITAL QUALITY SUPERVISION CHECKLIST
February 2016
Date received by
______________________________________
For RBF use:
% Structural score (35%Weight): …………....
% Management & planning score
% Clinical care score (65% weight): ………....
Final Combined Score from Database: ……....
HOSPITAL QUALITY SUPERVISION CHECKLIST
Questionnaire for a Provincial/District/Mission Hospital Quality Review
Province: _______________________________________________________________________________
District: ________________________________________________________________________________
Hospital: _______________________________________________________________________________
Number of beds: ________ Catchment area population: __________________________________________
Date of supervision: ______________________________________________________________________
Name of supervisors and designation
No. Name of supervisor
1
2
3
4
5
Designation
1
I. Hospital Staffing
STAFF
Establishment In
post
District Medical Officer
Government Medical Officer
Clinical Officer
Health Promotion Officer
District Nursing Officer
Matron
Sister in Charge
Sister in Charge Community
Principal State Certified Nurse
Sister General
State Certified Nurse
District TB Coordinator
District Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Health Officer
Environmentla Health Technician
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Technician
Dispensary Assistant
Nutritionist
Assistant Nutritionist
Radiographer
X-ray Operator
Dark Room Assistant
Physiotherapist
Medical Laboratory Scientist
District Health Service Administrator
Human Resource Officer
Health Information Assistant
Accountant
Accounting Assistant
Government Dental Officer
Dental Therapist
Dental Surgery Assistant
Rehabilitation Technician
CCSD Packer
Nurses with midwifery
Up skilled PCN
PCN
Operating theatre nurses
Nurse anaesthetist
Nurse aides
General hands
Non-medical staff or unqualified staff : Cook, ,
Non-medical staff or unqualified staff : driver
Non-medical staff or unqualified staff : Laundry Hand , Senior
Hand)
2
Vacant Duration of
vacancy
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
I. STRUCTURAL
SECTION
General Structure and
auxiliary services
Structure in clinical
departments
TOTAL
II,
MANAGEMENT
& PLANNING
SECTION
Administration,
finance, planning
Infection control
Emergency services
Operating theatre
Laboratory
Pharmacy
Radiological services
Outpatient department
(OPD)
Family and Child
Health (FCH)
Extended Program
Immunization (EPI)
Maternity ward
HMIS
TOTAL
III. CLINICAL
MANAGEMENT
SECTION
OPD/ consultation area
TB management
ANC-PNC Best
practices
Maternity waiting home
HIV-PMTCT
Ambulatory
management diarrhoea,
pneumonia
Delivery best practices
Management obstetric
complications
Inpatient Pediatric best
practices
Inpatient management
diarrhea, pneumonia
Postoperative infection
control
Quality
Improvement/Assuranc
e
TOTAL
Available Points
11
Number of
composite
indicators
6
43
20
44
Available Points
26
Number of
composite
indicators
17
8
7
12
19
13
28
9
10
4
5
6
10
11
4
3
7
2
17
7
17
14
7
4
170
71
Available Points
Number of
composite
indicators
3
4
18
24
54
6
30
9
1
5
48
66
54
28
28
12
8
11
8
4
4
2
22
384
7
66
3
Applicable valid
points this quarter
Number of applicable
composite indicators
this quarter
Total points
scored
Applicable valid
points this quarter
Number of applicable
composite indicators
this quarter
Total points
scored
Applicable valid
points this quarter
Number of applicable
composite indicators
this quarter
Total points
scored
I. STRUCTURAL SECTION
I.1
Structural indicators in the general compound of the Hospital,
mortuary, Operating theatre and maternity waiting home
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
1S
Outside appearance (when arriving at hospital):
1S.1
-Visible sign post
1S.2
-Fence/wall without holes and a gate that can be closed
1S.3
-Functional guard room with boom gate and functional light at the gate?
1S.4
-Direction signs with visiting times displayed
2S
Maintenance of the ground:
2S.1
-Clean ground and grass cut
2S.2
2S.3
-Garden well maintained with flower beds, trees or lawn, resting places (benches
in shade),and with no animal excrement, no litter or dangerous objects such as
needles, syringes, gloves, used cotton wool, etc,
-Sufficient parking area with clean pavements
3S
Waste water drainage system
3S.1
-Connected to local sewage system (if not, septic tank must be available)
4S
Incinerator within the premises:
4S.1
-Available, functional, fenced and being used
5S
Waste pit for non-contaminated objects:
5S.1
-Waste pit with hole of minimum 3 metres depth fenced, without infected non
decomposable (non – biodegradable) objects available
(Waste pit is only required in hospitals where the city municipality is not collecting
the non-contaminated objects)
6S
Lighting system
6S.1
-Electricity for at 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week
(Source of electricity: ZESA with backup system of either generator or solar
energy and/or inventors).
Total points this quarter (MAXIMUM AVAILABLE Points: 11 POINTS)
4
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
I.2
Structural Indicators in Selected Departments:
Indicat
ors
Randomly select one department each quarter for indicators
listed below.
Please vary the department to be selected quarterly
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator
as per the criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
*if you write N/A for an indicator in a selected department,
please deduct the points for the indicator from the maximum
available points
7S
Outside appearance of buildings
7S.1
7S.2
8S
-External appropriate wall finishing( painting, bricks or rough
plastering)
-Roof intact with well-maintained gutters, window panes
Inside appearance of building and its cleanliness
8S.1
-Walls and Floors- Clean, without cracks and floors-polished ( if
required) and Ceiling / roof intact without leaks neither cobwebs
8S.2
-Doors with locks and closing properly
9S
Firefighting System:
9S.1
9S.2
-Functional and serviced fire extinguishers with or without water
hoses available and accessible
-Fire exits clearly marked and is there a clearly marked firefighting
assembly area and evacuation plan: Ask staff member on firefighting
plan
10S
Garbage bins in ground
10S.1
-Bins with lids and plastic lining available and not more than ¾ full
without hazardous waste (e.g. sharps, used cotton wool e.t.c) at
accessible points
11S
Presence of sufficient well maintained latrines/toilets
11S.1
11S.2
11S.3
12S
-One water closet for every 6 inpatients or One water closet for every
20 outpatients
-The toilet entries should be clearly marked for each sex and the male
toilets should also have a urinal
-Recently cleaned without visible faecal matter or urine
Water and soap for hand washing:
12S.1
-Hand washing facilities with running water and soap available at
accessible points
13S
Waste collection
13S.1
13S.2
-Waste collected and disposed daily or within 4 to 5 hours (
only for maternity ward) (Ask staff member)
Waste segregated with colour coding:
-Red/yellow for non-sharp infectious waste and sharp objects
5
Score:
1: if all criterion have been met/
recorded
0: if all criterion have not been met/
not recorded
N/A: if the indicator is not applicable
in the selected department
Please select one department among
the following four departments (
encircle the selected department) and
assess indicators 7S-16S
1. OPD
2. FCH
3. Maternity Ward
4. Paediatric Ward
-Black for communal non-sharp non-infectious wastes
and/or service area
*the bins and/or sharp boxes should not be more than ¾ full
14S
14S.1
14S.2
Protective clothing and disinfectant use by cleaners: * Ask
the available cleaners during the assessment period
-Cleaners have appropriate protective clothing (Heavy duty gloves,
Uniforms, Dustcoats, Gumboots, Face Mask)
-Cleaners know how to appropriately use disinfectants? (1 part jik
(sodium hypochlorite industrial) to 9 parts water for general cleaning
and 1 part jik to 4 parts for spillages i.e. blood and mainly body
fluids)
15S
Professional staff appropriately dressed :
15S.1
-Clean with standard uniform, identification tag and lace up shoes.
16S
16S.1
16S.2
16S.3
16S.4
Staff duty roster, staff leave calendar and clock in register (per
department) including maintenance and cleaning duty roster
with timeline and signature column for cleaner and supervisor:
-Duty roster clearly visible including assigned nurse(s) and doctors(s)
covering each ward for each shift, including night and weekend
coverage
- The DOCTOR, NURSES actually present in the ward (Check the
person/s on duty on the day of visit)
-Staff leave calendar complete and up to date, and displayed where all
staff can see
-Clock in register including maintenance and cleaning with timeline
and supervisor signature column
Sub-total points ( maximum available sub-total points: 20)
Please select one department among
the following two departments (
encircle the selected department) and
assess indicators 17S-20S
1. OPD
2. FCH
17S
Good conditions in waiting area, meeting minimum standards:
17S.1
-With sufficient benches and / or chairs (according to daily
attendance): calculate the average daily attendance from the weekly
attendance
- Well/adequately ventilated with sufficient light adequate ventilation
of waiting area:
 If Open space with a shade or roof supported by brick or
metal pillars or
 If closed space: windows should measure at least 1/10 of
floor area and at least ½ of window area should be openable.
Consultancy rooms in good condition, meeting minimum
standards
-Windows with curtains or non-transparent glass and screen around
bed
17S.2
18S
18S.1
18S.2
-Functional doors with lock
18S.3
-Furniture (at least one chair and table for nurse/doctor, one chair for
patient)
18S.4
-Hand washing facility
18S .5
-Examination bed in good condition and covered with clean linen
19S
OPD fees, and medical aid companies:
6
19S1
-OPD fees and list of accepted medical aid companies accepted
displayed in local vernacular (when applicable) and easily visible for
patients
20S
Hygienic and aseptic conditions in wound dressing:
20S.1
-Bench and foot rest covered with Macintosh available
20S.2
-Bins for infected and contaminated objects with lid, plastic
lining and foot pedal available and not more than ¾ full
-Sharp box well positioned and not more than ¾ full?
20S.3
Sub- total points (maximum sub-total points: 11)
Please select one department among
the following two departments (
encircle the selected department) and
assess indicators 21S-26S
1. Maternity Ward
2. Paediatric Ward
21S
Availability and status of furniture and other items
21S.1
-Beds, and mattresses with sheets, blankets, bedside lockers, benches
on bed side available and in good state (not broken, torn and clean)
-Mosquito nets (in malaria endemic areas) available and in good state
( Not Applicable in Non-Malaria Endemic area)
21S.2
21S.3
-Fan and heater available when required
22S
Bucket or basin for dirty linen:
22S.1
-Bins covered with a lid and not overflowing
23S
Hygienic condition, access to water and space:
23S.1
-Clean and regular cleaned ( ask staff member or look at the weekly
plan for cleaning)
23S.2
-Safe drinking water available and accessible
23S.3
-Enough space between beds (at least 1m between beds)
23S.4
-Well ventilated without bad smells
23S.5
24S
-Shower with running water, and/ or container with at least 100 litres
for patients to bath with hot water available during winter?
Movable lockable drug trolleys:
24S.1
-Available with working locks?
24S.2
-Dangerous drugs cupboard (double locked) each with a different
lock available
24S.3
-DDA registers available
Sub-total ( maximum sub-total available points: 12)
Total points this quarter (MAXIMUM AVAILABLE Points: 43
POINTS)
7
II. MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING: STAFF, POLICY, GUIDELINES, Medicines &
SUPPLIES and Vaccines
II.1
ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE AND PLANNING
Indicat
ors
*Assess at District Medical officer’s office/Administration and/or Finance
Department /Matron office
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the criteria
in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
1M
Mission statement , Vision, Values and patient charter
1M.1
-Displayed in public places and clearly visible
2M
2M.2
Catchment area map, spot map, monitoring graphs, demographic data:* Assess the
indicator in the office of the DMO/Matron or administrator office
-Catchment area maps with current catchment population target population for services
calculated correctly and displayed
-Spot map showing recent or suspected out breaks with clear markings displayed
2M.3
-Monitoring graphs for different services displayed
3M
Documentation of activities/ Operational Plan
3M.1
-Staff minute book/file available, well filed and up to date
3M.2
4M.1
-Quarterly review reports, annual operational plan and annual progress report ( of
previous year) available, well filed and up to date
Management book, inventory register, maintenance book, returns( human, material
and finance)
- Available and up to date?
5M
Service and maintenance plan for hospital equipment and vehicles
5M.1
-Plan available and being followed (Ask for reports and cross check with the plan)
6M
Purchasing of medicines, equipment and consumables
6M.1
-MoHCC tender and procurement procedure documents available?
6M.2
-Functional CBU and PTC available
6M.3
-Medicines, equipment and consumables purchased as per the procedure? (ask the
procurement committee to provide the documents for an item which was purchased and
cross check whether it was bought as per the MoHCC procedures)
Finance and accounting system
2M.1
4M
7M
7M.1
7M.2
-Financial and accounting documents available and well-kept in clearly labelled files
including bank statements, payment vouchers with attached support documents.
-Document showing budget and revenues (GoZ, HSF, RBF, Donations) available
7M.4
-Managed by qualified staff (accountant/ accounts assistants)?
7M.5
8M
-Financial reports which show expenditure of proper utilization of funds according to
statutory requirements and minutes of finance meetings available
Ambulance and communication systems
8M.1
-The hospital has a functional (24/7) ambulance
8
Score:
1: if all criterion
have been met/
recorded
0: if all criterion
have not been met/
not recorded
8M.2
-The hospital has a functional communication system (land line/cell phone/radio)
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 17)
II.2
. INFECTION CONTROL
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the criteria
in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
*If N/A, please deduct the points for the indicator from the maximum available
points
9M
Infection control committee
*Assess the indicator by asking the infection control committee/focal person
-The hospital has a functional infection control committee ( check for the minutes of
meetings)
-Infection control guideline available
9M.1
9M.2
9M.3
10M
10M.1
10M.2
11M
11M.1
12M
12M.1
Score:
1: if all criterion
have been met/
recorded
0: if all criterion
have not been met/
not recorded
-The committee assesses implementation of infection control guidelines and taking
measures according to the guideline? ( check in reports/minutes)
Sterilization of instruments:
Assess the indicator at CSSD (Central Steam Sterilizing Department) as all sterilizations
are done in this department.
-Functional Autoclave/ Steam steriliser available
Sensitive tape available on sterilized packs and cords not used to tie packs ( check at
least two packs)
Guidelines
-Guidelines available and utilized (Ask a staff member at CSSD and compare the
response with the guideline
Regular training of kitchen staffs on food handling: Check for training reports from
Hospital Food Services Supervisor and ask two kitchen staff members
-Kitchen staff members receiving regular in house training (quarterly) on food handling
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 7)
II.3
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Indicat
ors
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
*
13M.
Staff Duty Roster for On call Medical doctor and support staff
13M.1
-Duty roster fully completed and posted in public place for medical and support staff
on call through the month (doctor, lab, x-ray, anaesthetist, theatre nurse and observed
on the day of the visit)?
-Response time for staff on call displayed and a review of calls made to ascertain
response time
SUPPLIES
13M.2
9
Score:
1: if all criterion
have been met/
recorded
0: if all criterion
have not been met/
not recorded
14M
Are the following emergency airway equipment available and functional?
14M.1
-Suction machine, adult and paediatric laryngoscope, bag and mask (ambubag) (adult and paediatric), oxygen.
- If not functional was a report made? *Equipment should be easily accessible not
stored under lock and key.
Emergency tray:
14M.2
15M
15M.1
15M.2
15M.3
-With all the necessary drugs (as from EDLIZ). 50% dextrose, adrenaline, lignocaine,
diazepam, atropine,
-Emergency tray book up to date, signed daily, no expired drugs
16M
-The tray is labelled? (should be including the drugs and accessories, with clearly
legible and durable labels)
Important Accessories:
16M.1
-Cannula, syringes and needles, specimen bottles,
16M.2
-Swabs, strapping, disinfectant, gloves, face mask
16M.3
-Functional laryngoscope
17M
IV fluids and blood :
17M.1
-Ringer lactate, 5% dextrose, and normal saline available and not expired and giving
sets, drip stand
Blood and blood products
17M.2
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 12)
II.4.
OPERATING THEATRE
Indicat
ors
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
*If N/A, please deduct the points for the indicator from the maximum available
points
18M
18M.1
Structure and Ventilation system, and register
-Walls of durable material and easily washable walls, Non transparent windows and
functional doors with floor paved with vinyl/ ceramic tiles without cracks, ceiling in
good state
-Good appropriate air ventilation system: small meshed windows to let air in ( if only
natural ventilation is used) and/or air conditioner fitted without/with sealed windows
( if mechanical ventilation is used), and doors to the aisle closed
-Surgical register available and up to date?
18M.2
18M.3
SUPPLIES
19M
Operating table
19M.1
-In good state with easy to clean mattress covered with waterproof material?
19M.2
- Functional hand rests with handcuffs & stir ups?
19M.3
-The table can be tilted and raised
20M
Basic equipment and consumables:
-Are the following basic equipment & consumables available?
10
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
N/A: not applicable
20M.1
20M.5
Anaesthetic machine with :Patient monitor, ECG and ETCO2, Ambu Bag,
Laryncoscope size 0-4 and O2 cylinder for back up, functional failure alarm and7
ventilator
Air way equipment: Endotracheal tubes size 3.5-8.5, Laryngeal mask sizes 2-5, Oral
air way sizes 00-6, Intubating intruder and all range sizes of face masks
Efficient suction machine, fluid warmer, pressure pump infusion gadget, all range
sizes of cannulas, syringes and needles and defibrillator
Medicines: ketamin, pethidine/morphine, metclorpromide, suxamethanium,
atracurium, ephedrine, neostigmine, diclophenac IM/supporitory
Emergency drugs: adrenaline, atropine, NaHCO3, hydrocortisone, promethazine
20M.6
Inhalation anaesthetic agents: halothane and/or isoflurane , N2O and O2 cylinder
21M
Movable lockable drug trolleys
21M.1
-Available with working locks?
21M.2
-Dangerous drugs cupboard (double locked) each with a different lock, with DDA
registers available?
Emergency surgical packs (general and caesarean ):
20M.2
20M.3
20M.4
22M
22M.1
-At least 5 kits for each of the packs i.e. general and caesarean available
23M
Gowning area and theatre clothing:
23M.1
-Available and has adequate washing and scrubbing space?
23M.2
-Has Pedal or elbow tap with disinfection device?
23M.3
- Running water and anti-septic available?
23M.4
-Surgical blouse, trousers, masks, hats, sandals and gumboots, goggles and gowning
packs available
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 19)
II.5.
LABORATORY SERVICES
Indicat
ors
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
24M
Staffing of Laboratory:
24M.1
-Qualified (certified) staff (laboratory technician and/or lab scientist)?
25M
Functionality of Laboratory after working hours:-
25M.1
-Functional and available for emergencies after working hours? * Verify after hour
activities in the laboratory register for the last quarter
Recording of results:
26M
26M.1
-Laboratory register correctly and completely filled:
Check record of any month in the last quarter
27M
Washing dirty pipettes:
11
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
27M.1
28M
28M.1
-Lab personnel wash dirty pipes in containers with antiseptic (except disposable
pipettes)?
Internal and External quality assurance services:
29M
-Internal and external quality controls done
*Check for copy of report of internal and External quality assurance assessment
report ( by ZINQAP)
c
SUPPLIES
Parasite demonstration on plastic paper, in a colour book, or put on wall
29M.1
Blood smear: Vivax, Oval, Falciparum, Malariae
29M.2
Stools: Ascaris, entamoebae, ankylostome, schistosome
30M
30M.1
Microscope:
-Available and in working condition (functional) with functional objectives immersion oil – mirror or electricity and – blades, cover glass, slides, GIEMSA
Equipment:
31M
31M.1
32M.2
-Centrifuge, full blood count machine, chemistry analyser machine, incubator and
fume cup board (also serviced) available and serviced and functional:
( Check in the maintenance register if the assessments were done monthly and
signed for)
Reagents
-Available for the equipment mentioned under 30M.1 and 31M.1? (Check stocks
against minimum levels)
-No expired stocks
32M.3
-Expiry and disposal register available
33M
33M.1
Are the following items available?
-Gloves, specimen containers, appropriate protective clothing
32M
32M.1
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 13)
II.6.
PHARMACY (MEDICINES AND SUNDRIES STOCK MANAGEMENT)
Indicato
rs
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
34M
Staffing and Specimen Signature:
34M.1
-Pharmacy being manned by qualified staff (Pharmacist and/or Pharmacy
technician)?
-Specimen signatures for prescribers available at pharmacy?
34M.2
35M
Statutory instruments:
35M.1
-Medicines and Allied Substances Act available
35M.2
-Dangerous Drugs Act available
36M
Availability of essential medicines:
-Availability for at least 90 days.
12
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
36M.1
Magnesium sulphate
36M.2
Gentamycin, Amoxicillin : select one and check its availability
36M.3
Oxytocin
36M.4
36M.5
Contraceptives (implant, injectable, post-operative IUD, progestone- oral
contraceptive, combined oral contraceptive pills)* select one among the list and
check its availability
RHZE: rifampicin + isoniazid + pyrazinamide+Ethambutol
36M.6
Hydrochlorthiazide, Metformin, Insulin: select one and check its availability
37M
HIV and AIDS medicines:
Availability for at least 90 days.
Adult first line ART:
Preferred: TDF +3TC+NVP, alternate: TDF+3TC+EFV or ZDV+3TC+EFV/NVP (
could available in Dual or triple FDCs)
Paediatric first line ART:
Preferred:AZT+3TC+NVP (3-10 yr old), AZT+3TC+LPV/r ( <3 yrs)
37M.1
37M.2
37M.3
38M.1
Adult Second line:
AZT + 3TC + ATV/r or LPV/r or TDF + 3TC + ATV/r or LPV/r
Paediatric Second line:
ABC+3TC+LPV/r
VEN medicinesPlease ask for the MIS report for any one month in the last quarter and then check
in the report whether the VEN medicines were available as required
V Medicines available at 100% in the last three months
38M.2
E Medicines available at 80% in the last three months
38M.3
N Medicines available at 60% in the last three months
39M
Stock Cards:
39M.1
39M.2
-Monthly physical counts conducted with min, max and emergency order levels
recorded and updated
- The physical stock level corresponds with that on the stock card
40M
Storage of drugs:
40M.1
-Stored correctly in a locked secured storeroom (e.g burglar bars on windows and
doors)?
-Clean place, well ventilated with cupboards, labelled shelves, no incident light
37M.4
38M
40M.2
41M.3
41M
-Medicines stored in alphabetical order also observing the First Expiry First Out
rule
Expired products:
41M.1
-Separated from stock
41M.2
-Expired medical items disposed according to guidelines(Check for the presence of
expired medicine register disposal register and certificate. verify randomly 3
medicines and 2 consumables (check stock cards)
Prescriptions:
* check last 3 prescriptions from OPD register and compare with EDLIZ
42M
13
42M.1
43M
43M.1
44M
44M.1
-Prescriptions made according to latest edition of EDLIZ
Adverse events report:*Ask the DMO or at the pharmacy
-The hospital sent adverse drug reaction report to PHE and/or MCAZ/MoHCC HQ
in the last quarter (Check for presence of copy of adverse event) ( if there was no
adverse event, check for the presence of the reporting forms)
Average number of antibiotics prescribed to a patient
•Assessment: measured by considering the previous 30 patients/prescription/T12
(pharmacy register) and then tallying the number of antibiotics per prescription and
divide by 30. (Acceptable range is 2-3)
*Source of data: Pharmacy register
-The average number of antibiotics prescribed to a patient is less than two-three
antibiotics in any one month in the last quarter
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 28)
II.7
Indicato
rs
RADIOLOGICAL SERVICES
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
45M
Staffing of Radiological department:
45M.1
-Manned by qualified staff? (radiographer or x-ray operator
46M
Registration and monitoring of staff for exposure:-
46M.1
-Radiology department registered with radiation authority of Zimbabwe
46M.2
-Staffs monitored for radiological exposure
SUPPLIES
47M
Radiological equipment:
47M.1
- X-ray machine Available and working
47M.2
48M
-Ultrasound scan machine available and working ( if it is available in maternity
ward, consider it as available, but check its functionality)
Protective clothing and necessary safety precautions:
48M.1
-Available for each X-Ray room and in place
49M
Consumables : minimum level
49M.1
-X-ray films
49M.2
X ray fixers available
49M.3
X ray developers available
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 9)
14
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
II.8.
OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT (OPD)
Indicato
rs
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
50M
Staffing
50M.1
-Consultations are done by appropriately qualified staff NURSE (RGN)/DOCTOR
51M
Guidelines/protocols
51M.1
National Malaria guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of uncomplicated and
severe malaria
-On wall, accessible to staff and up to date
PEP policy and guidelines:
-Available in OPD
Opportunistic Infection and ART guidelines:
-AVAILABLE AND ACCESSILBE in all consultation rooms
STI Management protocol:
-Displayed in all consultation rooms and up to date
IMNCI guidelines:
-Available and flowcharts displayed in all consultation areas
SUPPLIES
51M.2
51M.3
51M.4
51M.5
52M
Equipment and PEP kit
52M.1
Adult weighing scale and Standard Paediatric Weighing (SALTER) Scale
available and functional , height meter,
BMI calculator, glucometers and strips, peak flow meter, ophthalmoscope,
otoscope, stethoscope, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, HC meter
Functional thermometer and OPD register in place
52M.2
52M.3
52M.4
PEP kit readily available in the event of a needle stick injury or other accidents
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 10)
II.9
53M
53M.1
53M.2
53M.3
53M.4
54 M
54M.1
FAMILY AND CHILD HEALTH (FCH)
Guidelines/protocols, medicines and equipment
Focused ANC protocol in ANC care area:
-Available, displayed and up to date
PMTCT guidelines and charts :
-Available and accessible
PMTCT medicine:
-Available according to guidelines?
Standard Paediatric Weighing (SALTER) Scale, length/height board and
MUAC tape
-Available and functional
Availability of functional OTP equipped with ( outpatient therapeutic center
at health facility )
OTP register and case sheet
15
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
54M.2
54M.3
RUTF ( ready to use therapeutic food ) ( adequate for at least three months: based
on previous records/admissions/utilization)
Trained health worker on IMAM ( Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition)
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points:7)
II.10.
EXPANDED PROGRAM ON IMMUNIZATION (EPI)
Indicato
rs
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
* N.B. Please assess once all the indicators requiring opening of the refrigerator
in order to avoid frequent opening of the refrigerator
55M
POLICY & GUIDELINES
55M.1
-Surveillance line listing and case definitions displayed
55M.2
-Updated EPI schedule, and a contingency plan displayed
55M.3
55M.4
-EPI graphs showing trends displayed and staff member is able to interpret the
graphs
-EPI reference materials: EPI Policy, (e.g. multi dose vial policy (MDVP) and EPI
modules available and easily accessible
SUPPLIES & STORAGE
56M
Cold Chain Mechanism:
56M.1
-Fridge with a temperature booklet available and filled twice a day
56M.2
-The temperature is within the recommended range of + 2 and+ 8 degrees Celsius
(Supervisor should verify functionality of thermometer)
Availability of vaccines:
57M
57M.1
57M.2
58M
58M.1
-The following antigens are available: BCG, MR ( measles and Rubella), polio,
Penta, tetanus, pneumococcal and rota virus vaccine
-The physical stock and the amount in the stock cards match ( Supervisor verifies
physical stock in the fridge by selecting three different vaccines quarterly)
Vaccines storage
58M.2
-Correctly stored in fridge with compartments as follows in fridges with
compartments:
-Freezing compartment: ice packs well frozen
-None freezing compartment: top shelf BCG, OPV, measles
-Lower shelf: DPT+HEPB, TT, etc
N.B. the new type of refrigerator i.e. Dometic fridge do not have compartments and
the live vaccines are stored in the lower tray ( colder zone)
-No expired vaccines
58M.3
-The Vaccine Vial Monitor (VVM )status is kept
58M.4
-There are readable labels on vials with matching diluents
59M
Syringes:
16
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
59M.1
-The number of syringes available matches the number of vaccines in the stock cards
60M
Sharps boxes:
60M.1
61M.1
-Sharps boxes available in immunisation room/corner/area and not more than 3/4
full)
EPI accessories:: the following EPT accessories should be available and
functional
-Vaccine carriers, cold box, gas regulator, gas cylinder and scissors
62M
Forms:
62M.1
- AEFI investigation forms, case investigation forms for EPI targeted diseases and
vaccine wastage monitoring forms available
-Vaccine order forms and stock cards available
61M
62M.2
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 17)
II.11
MATERNITY Paediatric Services ; LABOUR, DELIVERY POST-NATAL
CARE FOR MOTHER AND NEWBORS and Children
Indicators
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per the
criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
63M
63M.1
63M.2
Medicines on Emergency tray:
Are the following medicines available on the emergency tray and not expired?
-IV fluids (ringer lactate, 5% dextrose, normal saline) and giving sets
63M.3
-Adrenaline, lignocaine, diazepam, oxytocin, ergometrine, Magnesium Sulphate,
calcium gluconate
-Cannula, syringes and needles, drip stand, swabs, strapping, disinfectant
63M.4
-At least 10 pairs of sterile gloves available, face mask, specimen bottles
64M
PPH kit ( please open one kit and check for its completeness)
64M.1
-PPH kits available and complete:
please refer to the annex section in the checklists guideline for list of items that
should be available in the PPH kit
*refer annex section in the checklist guideline for the list of items in PPH kit
Eclampsia kit ( please open one kit and check for its completeness)
65M
65M.1
66M.1
Eclampsia kit available and complete:
please refer to the annex section in the checklists guideline for list of items that
should be available in the eclampsia kit
*refer annex section in the checklist guideline for the list of items in Eclampsia kit
Equipment/supplies for care of newborn and monitoring FHB: Are the
following equipment available?
-Fetoscope, baby blanket, Baby scale and tape measure
66M.2
-Sterile cord clamps/ties for umbilical cord, Eye ointment ( Tetracycline)
66M.3
-Neonatal bag and mask, penguin suction, resuscitator and suction bulb (at
66M
17
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
least two sets) in a “ready newborn resuscitation” area next to delivery bed
66M.4
Electric heater, and wall clock:
67M
Obstetric sterilised delivery packs: ( open one pack to see whether all the items
are present and check for expiry date )
-At least 5 obstetric sterilized delivery standard packs with -2 wrapping towels, 6
drapes, A galipot with 10 swabs, 5 gauze swabs, A receiver, 2 Artery Forceps, Cord
Scissor, Episiotomy Scissor, Drying towel for hands, Gown, Cord ties, sanitaory
pads available
Delivery bed:
67M.1
68M
68M.1
69M
-All beds in the maternity ward/delivery room are in good state (not broken,
mattress not torn) and covered with a clean sheet
Availability of functional equipped KMC ( Kangaroo Mother Care) unit
69M.1
KMC bed
69M.2
Heat source
69M.3
KMC wrap for baby ( mbereko)
69M.4
Clothes for baby ( hat, nappy and socks)
69M.5
KMC register
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points: 17)
II12
. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Indicato
rs
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each indicator as per
the criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
70M
Referral and feedback system:
70M.1
* review referral made in any one month in the last quarter ( if there was no referral
made in the selected month, extend the period of assessment to any of the two
months in the last quarter)
-Standard referral forms (at least 10) available
70M.2
-
71M
T Series forms and timely reporting :
Score:
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have
not been met/ not
recorded
N/A: Not applicable
Referral register available and properly filled ( Applicable only if there was
referral in the last quarter)
* check the following two items in in any one month in the last quarter
71M.1
-The T Series forms are available and fully completed (T1, T2, T3, T5, T6,
T11, and T12)
71M.2
-The T5 and HS3/5completed and sent timely (by the 21st of the following month)
for previous months (Please check for the hard copies of the report at PMD office)
For the following two indicators requiring review of registers and/or reported figures/indicators:
Score each register/reported figure as:
1: if all criterion that have been met/ recorded
0: if the criteria has not been met/ not recorded
And then give an overall score as shown below:
5 Points: if 5 (100%) of registers/reported figures are complete and/or correct/accurate
3 Points: If 3-4( 60-80%) of registers are complete and/or correct/accurate
18
0 Point: if ≤2 (≤40%) of registers are complete and/or correct/complete
72M
Completeness and correctness of information in
registers :
*Randomly select 5 registers to assess the indicators
below
72M.1
*Please review the annex section of the checklist guideline
for the list of registers available in a hospital setting
Are the information in each column of the selected registers
complete and correct in any one month in the last quarter (
Select different registers quarterly)?
73M
Accuracy and correctness of reported figures:
73M.1
Are the figures reported in any one month of the last quarter
correct according to the HMIS age groups in the T5 and HS3/5?
* Randomly select five indicators , verify for accuracy and
correctness
(selected different indicators quarterly)
Total points this quarter: (Maximum Available Points:
14)
19
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
Com
plete
regist
ers
Over
all
score
i1
i2
i3
i4
i5
Accu
rate
and
corre
ct
figur
es
Over
all
score
III.CLINICAL MANAGEMENT PRIORITY AREAS
1C
OPD/CONSULTATION AREA



1C1
1C2
1C3
1C4
For indicator 1C1: assess by reviewing 5 files of patient who
visited the clinic during the day of assessment. If there are no
enough records, assess files of patients who visited the clinic
in the last month. Score each file as 1or 0 as per the criterion
and then give an over score/points for the indicator
For indicator 1C2: assess by asking at least half of RGNs on
duty during the day of assessment. Score each criterion as 1
or 0 as per the response of the health care provider and then
give an over score/point for the indicator.
For indicator 1C3: assess by review OPD register and/or TB
presumptive register
*Source of data: OPD register and OPD patient cards
*Observation of triage process
*Health provider question
Triaging of patients at OPD waiting area during all clinic
shift:
-Patients are classified into three groups and given due attention
accordingly:
Assess by reviewing patient files if patients are available at OPD
during the day of assessment. If not, assess by asking the nurses
on how they conduct triaging of patients ( their answers should
match with the points listed below)
 Emergency signs requiring immediate attention
 Priority signs (requiring priority in the queue
 Non-urgent cases
% of hospital OPD provider(s) that can correctly state at
least 4 adult TB symptom screening criteria (providers on
shift day of assessment)
• Assessment: Ask at least half of the facility provider/s at OPD
to name criteria for TB testing. Answer must include at least 4 of
the following 5 symptoms and/or a known TB contact exposure:
1) Weight loss
2) fever for more than 3 weeks
3) cough for more than 14 days
4) cough in HIV+ patients
5) TB contact exposure.
% of TB presumptive (TB symptom positive) that have
sputum results documented in any month in the last quarter
AMBULATORY MANAGEMENT OF TB
*Source of data: TB Register
*Review TB register and select 5 cases with TB in the any one
month in the last quarter. If more than 5 cases found, randomly
select 5 cases for each disorder. If the number of cases is not
enough extend the search to the last quarter to gather 5 cases for
each disorder. If less than 5 cases in the last quarter assess the
cases found
*Write Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no TB cases for review
* Indicators 1C4-7 should be assessed at TB clinic and/or
OI/ART clinic
% of TB patients (SS + and SS-) that have HIV test results
documented in any month in the last quarter
20

PATIENT’S RECORDS
Or TB Symptom screening
 1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded
 0: if all criterion have not
been met/ not recorded
 N/A: not applicable if
there is no record for review
1
2
3
4
5



5 records
/symptoms
(100%): 6 points
4 records
/symptoms
(80%): 4 points
3 records
/symptoms
(60%): 2 points
≤2 records
/symptom
(≤40%): 0 points
Complete
records
POINTS
1C5
% TB patients diagnosed in any one month in the last quarter
that are receiving correct treatment with DOTS,
1C6
% TB patients diagnosed in any one month in the last quarter
that were TB notified
1C7
% TB patients diagnosed in any one month in the last quarter
that TB contact tracing was conducted
SUBTOTAL Points – ( Maximum available points:42 )
2C
2C1
2C1.1
2C1.2
2C1.3
2C1.4
FAMILY AND CHILD HEALTH (FCH)
AMBULATORY (ANC, PNC) BEST
PRACTICES
Source of Data:
*ANC register for ANC Best Practise indicators
* PNC register for PNC/Postpartum best practise
indicators
*Assess 10 cases/records in any one month in the
last quarter.
*If there are no enough cases for review, please
extend the review period to a quarter.
*If there are less than 10 cases for review after
extending the review period to a quarter, assess the
available cases/records.
* If there are more than 10 cases for review, select
10 cases by using either simple/systematic random
sampling
*If there no records for review/the indicator is not
applicable in the set up being assessed, please do
not assess and not score the indicator; rather write
N/A and deduct the available points for the
indicator from the maximum available points.
ANC BEST PRACTICES
PATIENT’S RECORDS/Registers
1: if all criterion have been met/ recorded):
0: if all criterion have not been met/ not
recorded
N/A: not applicable: if there are no records
for review
*Score each case/record as 1 or 0 and then give
a score for items per patient record, when
applicable.
* At last, please write the number of records
with complete information as required and give
an over score/points as the per the criteria in the
right column
1
% of first visit ANC bookings in any one month
in last quarter who had documented:
 BP
 Height
 Weight measurements
 Fundal height measurements (if pregnancy
>16 weeks of gestation)
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% of first visit ANC bookings in any one month
in last quarter who received the standard
laboratory test according to the ANC guideline:
 Blood group and RH
 HIV test
 Haemoglobin
 RPR (Rapid plasma regain for syphilis
diagnosis)
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% of first visit ANC bookings with ≤ 16 weeks of
gestation in any one month in last quarter who
had documented pregnancy test results
% of first ANC visits in any one month in last
quarter who received TT vaccine
21
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
 9-10 records
(≥90%):
6 points
 8 records
(80%):
4 points
 7 records
(70%):
2 points
 ≤6 records
(≤60%):
0 points
Complet Points
e
records
2C1.5
2C1.6
2C2
2C2.1
2C2.3
2C2.4
2C2.5
3C
% of first ANC visits in any one month in last
quarter who received iron supplementation
% of first ANC visits in any one month in last
quarter who received IPTp (if pregnancy >16
weeks of gestation if women living in malaria
area)
* Write Not-Applicable (N/A) if it is not a malaria
endemic area
POSTNATAL AND/OR POSTPARTUM BEST 1
PRACTICES
*Source of data: PNC register for indicators
% PNC visits in any one month in last quarter
documenting assessment for the following
conditions of the infant:
 General condition of the infant;
 Passage of urine and/or stool by asking
parents
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% PNC visits in any one month in last quarter
documenting assessment for the following
conditions of the mother:
 General condition ,Pulse rate, B/P and
temperature
 NAD recorded if abnormality was not
detected
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% PNC visits in any one month in last quarter
documenting infant feeding (BF) status
(exclusive, mixed or not BF)
% women post-partum counselled and offered
any of the modern FP method (below)at follow
up PNC visit within 6 weeks of delivery in any
one month within the last quarter
 POP (progesterone-only contraceptive safe
with BF)
 injectable,
 Implant
 IUCD
 Tubal ligation
 Decline
SUBTOTAL: ( Maximum available points: 54)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
MATERNITY WAITING HOME
PATIENT’S
RECORDS
Follow up of pregnant mothers in maternity waiting home
1: All criterion have
*Write Non-Applicable (N/A) in clinics without maternity waiting homes been met/ recorded):
0: if all criterion have
and/or if there are no mothers in maternity waiting homes during the
assessment period and deduct the available points for the indicator from not been met/ recorded
N/A: if there are no
the maximum available points.
*If there are less than 5 mothers in the maternity waiting home,, assess mothers in the
maternity waiting
indicator with mothers available during the day of assessment
home
ANC Best Practices: follow up of pregnant mothers in maternity
waiting home
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1
2
3
4
5
Complet Points
e recods
 5 records (100%):
6 points
 4 records (80%) :
4 points
 3 records (60%) :
2 points
 ≤2 records (≤40%):
0 points
Complete POINTS
record
3C1
% of mothers in maternity waiting homes monitored for BP, FHR,
and assessed for danger signs daily
*Source of data: ANC cards of pregnant mothers
SUBTOTAL; ( Maximum available points: 6)
4C
HIV–PMTCT
Source of data: ANC, ART, Delivery and DNA PCR register
*Review ANC register and select 5 newly identified HIV women for
indicator 4C1.
*Review ART/ANC register to identify pregnant women initiated on
ART before 6 months or indicator 4C2
*Review delivery register and select 5 HIV exposed new-borns for
indicators 4C2-4C4 in the last quarter.
*If more than 5 cases found, select 5 cases using simple/systematic
random sampling for each condition. If less than 5 cases in the last
quarter, assess all the cases found.
*N/A (Not Applicable) if there are no HIV+/HIV exposed cases for
review and deduct the available points for the indicator from the
maximum available points
 5 records
(100%):
6 points
 4 records
PATIENT’S RECORDS
(80%) :
4 points
1: if all criterion have been
 3 records
met/ recorded):
(60%) :
0: if all criterion have not
2 points
been met/ not recorded
 ≤2 records
N/A: not applicable: if
(≤40%):
there are no records for
0 points
review
1
4C1
4C2
4C3
4C4
4C5
2
3
4
5
Complete POIN
TS
records
% NEWLY IDENTIFIED HIV + pregnant women initiated on
ART in MNCH (ANC) ON THE SAME DAY in the last quarter
*Source: ANC and ART register
% of HIV+ women retained on ART 6 months after initiation in
ANC in the last quarter
*Source: ART register
% of infants born to HIV+ women who had a DNA PCR sample
within 6-8 weeks of birth in the last quarter
*source of data: delivery register, PNC register and DNA PCR register
% of HIV exposed infants who had A DNA PCR SAMPLE
COLLECTED within 6-8 weeks of age and received results within
one month in last quarter
*Source of data: DNA PCR register
% of confirmed HIV positive infants initiated on ART in last
quarter WITHIN 21 DAYS OF RECEIPT OF RESULTS
*Source of data: DNA PCR register and ART register
SUBTOTAL: ( Maximum available points: 30)
5C
AMBULATORY MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHEA,
PNEUMONIA, MALARIA and Severe Acute Malnutrition in
CHILDREN
*Source of data: OPD/ IMCI register/CMAM register
*Review OPD/ IMCI register and select 5 cases with pneumonia, 5
cases with diarrhea and 5 cases with malaria in the last month. If
more than 5 cases found, randomly select 5 cases for each disorder.
If the number of cases is not enough extend the search to the last
quarter to gather 5 cases for each disorder. If less than 5 cases in the
last quarter assess the cases found
*Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no cases for review
 5 records (100%):
PATIENT’S
6 points
RECORDS
 4 records (80%) :
 YES (all criterion
4 points
that have been met/
 3 records (60%) :
recorded):
2 points
 No (if the criteria
 ≤2 records (≤40%):
has not been met/ not
0 points
recorded) :
NA (not applicable):
N/A
1
5C1
% children treated as outpatient for pneumonia in any one of
month in last quarter who were correctly assessed
23
2
3
4
5
Complete POINTS
records
5C2
5C3
5C4
*Source of data: OPD/ IMNCI register
Absence of general danger signs recorded: able to drink/feed,
vomiting, consciousness
Duration of fever and cough/difficult breathing and child’s age
recorded
Respiratory rate, and presence/absence of chest in drawing, stridor
and wheezing recorded
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% children correctly treated as an outpatient for (ambulatory)
pneumonia in any one of month of the last quarter among those
correctly assessed
Treatment: Oral Amoxicillin 50mg/kg divided thrice per day x 5
days; caretaker counselling and follow up or admitted into hospital
% children with diarrhoea correctly assessed for signs of
dehydration), persistent diarrhoea and dysentery in any one of
month of the last quarter
Assessment of dehydration: Using IMNCI guidelines (Integrated
Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illnesses) IMNCI Flow
diagram available and applied,
Duration of diarrhoea and presence of blood recorded
General condition of the child recorded: lethargy, consciousness
and/or restless or irritability
Presence of sunken eyes, drinking status ( thirsty/drinking eagerly or
un able to drink/drink poorly) and skin pinch
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% Children correctly treated as an outpatient (ambulatory) for
diarrhoea in any one month of the last quarter among those
correctly assessed
Treatment : ORS, Zinc supplements and continued feeding and
advise when to return
5C5
5C6
5C7
5C8
% children diagnosed with malaria that have RDT + or
laboratory confirmation in any one month of the last quarter
% Children with uncomplicated malaria correctly treated
according to national guidelines in any one month of the last
quarter
Treatment: ARTEMETHER (20mg)-LUMEFANTRINE
(120mg)(C0ARTEMETHER) during 3 days (See treatment
protocol in appendix 2 of the checklist guideline)
% Children with severe malaria correctly treated according to
national guidelines in any one month in the last quarter
Treatment: PARENTERAL ARTESUNATE IS THE MEDICINE OF
CHOICE at a Dose of 2.4mg/kg body weight for 7 days(See
treatment protocol in appendix 2 of the checklist guideline)
% of 6-59 months old children with un complicated severe acute
malnutrition (SAM) who were managed as per the national
protocol in any month in the last quarter
A 6 to 59 months old child with any one of the following criteria is
classified as SAM :
 Weight for height <-3SD (WHO)
 MUAC <115mm
 MUAC <125mm and HIV positive
 Bilateral pitting oedema
Out Patient management of SAM:
 RUTF
 Routine Medicine
 Health and nutrition counseling and continued follow up
*see annex section of checklist guideline for treatment details
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SUBTOTAL: ( Maximum available points: 48)
6C
MATERNITY SERVICES; LABOUR, DELIVERY POST-NATAL CARE FOR MOTHER AND NEWBORN
DELIVERY BEST PRACTICES
*Source of data: delivery register and partograms
*Review delivery register and randomly select 10
deliveries in the last month. If the number of deliveries
is not enough extend the search to the last quarter to
gather 10 deliveries. If less than 10 deliveries in the
last quarter assess the cases found. If more than 10
cases in a month/quarter then randomly select 10
deliveries and assess the partograms for the deliveries
selected to assess the following indicators
* Write Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no cases for
review and deduct the available points for the indicator
from the maximum available points.
PATIENT’S RECORDS
1: if all criterion have been met/
recorded):
0: if all criterion have not been met/ not
recorded
N/A: not applicable: if there are no
records for review
1
6C1
6C2
% deliveries performed by skilled personnel in any
one month in the last quarter
•Assessment: Identification of the nurse/ midwife by
names in the delivery register
% partographs completed per guideline in any one
month in the last quarter

Fetal heart tones plotted every 30 minutes
 State of membranes every 4 hours
presence/absence meconium
 Descent of presenting part every 4 hours
 Contractions plotted every 30 minutes
 Maternal BP every 4 hours
 Maternal pulse every 30 minutes
 Maternal temperature every 4 hours
 Urinalysis documented at admission
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% total births in any one month in the last quarter
documenting administration of immediate
6C3 postpartum oxytocin 10 units IM (within one
minute of delivery of baby) (AMSTL: Active
management of third stage of labour)
% births with placental status documented at birth
6C4
in any one month in the last quarter
•Assessment: complete or ragged , retained placenta
% newborns BF within one hour of birth in any one
6C5
month in the last quarter
•Assessment: Time of BF initiation documented
% newborns received Vitamin K in the any one
6C6
month in the last quarter
% newborns received eye care (Tetracycline) in the
6C7
any one month in the last quarter
% newborns received first vaccination (BCG) in the
6C8
any one month in the last quarter
*source of data: Delivery and PNC register
% women delivered monitored in early post-partum
6C9
period (4th stage) per guideline (birth to discharge)
in the any one month in the last quarter
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 10
 9-10 records
(≥90%):
6 points
 8 records (80%):
4 points
 7 records (70%):
2 points
 ≤6 records
(≤60%):
0 points
Complete
records
POINT
S
6C10
*Source of data: partographs
 Vaginal bleeding, at least every 30 minutes 1st 2
hrs after birth and then four hourly until discharge
 Uterine contraction at least every 30 minutes 1st 2
hrs after birth and then four hourly until discharge
 BP at least every 30 minutes 1st 2 hrs after birth
and then four hourly until discharge
 Pulse at least every 30 minutes 1st 2 hrs after birth
and then four hourly until discharge
 Temperature at least every 30 minutes 1st 2 hrs
after birth and then four hourly until discharge
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% newborns monitored in early post-partum period
per guideline (birth to discharge) in the any one
month in the last quarter
*source of data: partographs

6C11
Temperature documented at least every 30 minute
first 2 hours after birth then four hourly until
discharge
 Respiratory Rate documented at least every 30
minute first 2 hours after birth then four hourly
until discharge
 Breast feeding status documented at least every 30
minute first 2 hours after birth then four hourly
until discharge
 Colour documented at least every 30 minute first 2
hours after birth then four hourly until discharge
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% facility births seen for day 3 PNC visit in any one
month in the last quarter
*Source of data: PNC register
SUBTOTAL: ( Maximum available points: 66)
7C
OBSTETRIC, NEONATAL and Childhood COMPLICATIONS
*Source of data: in patient and/or delivery registers.
*Review in patient and/or delivery register in maternity ward
and randomly select 5 cases of patients with the following
conditions in the last quarter:
 PROM; PPH; Postpartum sepsis; and severe Preeclampsia/eclampsia,
*Review in patient and/or delivery register in paediatric and
randomly select 5 cases of patients with the following
conditions in the last quarter:
 Neonatal asphyxia; neonatal sepsis; low birth weight
and severe acute malnutrition
*Then review their records and assess whether they were
managed as per the national protocol..
* Write Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no cases for review
and deduct the available points for the indicator from the
maximum available points.
PATIENT’S RECORDS
1: if all criterion have been
met/ recorded):
0: if all criterion have not
been met/ not recorded
N/A: not applicable: if there
are no records for review
1
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 5 records (100%):
6 points
 4 records (80%) :
4 points
 3 records (60%) :
2 points
 ≤2 records
(≤40%):
0 points
2
3
4
5
Complete POINTS
records
7C1
% women with prolonged labor or Rupture of Membranes and
without chorioamnionitis that were administered antibiotics as per
protocol in the last quarter
 Treatment with oral erythromycin (or amoxicillin) if ROM > 6
hours or active labor > 12 hours without signs of chorioamnionitis; first dose antibiotic
*Review in patient register and select those in which rupture of
membrane documented > 6 hours (at any time in course of
labour and delivery) or active
labour >12 hours (at any time) without documentation of other
signs of maternal sepsis in the last quarter
(maternal fever or foul-smelling discharge) is documented
7C2
% women with PPH managed per guideline
last quarter
*Review in patient register and select 5 cases of PPH fulfilling
the following criteria:
PPH documented (EBL > 500 cc or VB and tachycardia > 100
bpm or hypotension SBP < 100 or DBP <50) and check whether
they were managed according to the guideline and check
whether the following three items listed below were done for
each identified case
7C3
•Assessment: See annex section of checklist guideline for specific
audit criteria and management of PPH
1. PPH Cause documented (atony, tear, retained placenta, other)
2,Resuscitation for all PPH cases irrespective of the cause:
manage Airway, Breathing and Circulation, secure two IV lines
with two 16 G cannulas or any large size available, and run
normal saline (NS) or ringer lactate (RL)
3. Management according to the cause:
-Uterine atony: Oxytocin 10 IU IM, massage, IV fluids,
if bleeding continues 20 IU Oxytocin in 1L NS or RL
solution at 60 drops/minute until uterus is firmly
contracted
-Retained placenta: controlled cord traction. If failed,
manual removal
-Vaginal/cervical laceration: sutured
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% women with signs of intra- or post-partum sepsis :fever
temperature ≥38⁰C, foul-smelling discharge, ≥38⁰C) or
Membranes were ruptured for ≥18 hours before delivery
that were treated per standard in last quarter
*Treatment with triple antibiotic given IV:
 Ampicilin 2 grm IV every 6 hours
 Gentamicin 5 mg/kg body weight IV every 24 hours
 Metronidazole 500mg IV every 6 hours
7C4
** see annex section of hospital checklist guidelines for
maternal sepsis(chorioamnionitis/puerperal sepsis) case
management
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% pregnant women with severe pre-eclampsia and/or
eclampsia managed according to the guideline in last quarter
Review partographs of women who delivered in the last quarter
and select those who fulfill the following criterion
Severe Pre-eclampsia:
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-Diastolic BP 100mm HG or more
-proteinuria 3+ or more
Eclampsia:
-Unconsciousness or Convulsions (fits)
-dBP 110 mmHg or more
-Proteinuria 2+ or more in a pregnant women or a woman who
has recently given birth
-Check whether the following three items listed below were at
least done for each identified case:
*refer Annex section of the checklist guideline for details on the
management of severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
1-Maintain airway and if she is not breathing, assist breathing
using bag and mask
2-Blood pressure monitored (if diastolic blood pressure
(dBP) is ≥110 mmHg, Nifedipine 10 mg provided. If
inadequate response after 20 minutes following first dose:
 Repeat 10mg dose orally every 20 to 30 minutes
until adequate dBP response is achieved, to a
maximum of 40 mg given. Then 10-20 mg
orally every 4-6 hours to maintain dBP 90-100
mmHg
* applicable only if dBP was ≥110mm Hg
3-Magnesium sulphate 20% solution, 4gm IV over 15
minutes given. Followed promptly with 10g of 50%
magnesium sulphate solution, 5gm in each buttock as deep
IM injection with 1 ml of 2% lignocaine in the same
syringe.
7C5
7C6
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% of neonates who did not cry/spontaneously breath
immediately after birth for whom resuscitation was
immediately initiated in last quarter
*refer checklist guideline for details
% neonates who did not cry/breath immediately after birth
and were successfully resuscitated within 5 minutes after
delivery. *refer checklist guideline for details
Did the baby breathed on its own after resuscitation was
done?
7C7
7C8
% neonates with possible serious bacterial sepsis managed
per standard in last quarter
•Assessment of possible neonatal sepsis: Review all cases of
newborn sepsis (pre-discharge or re-admitted to paediatric
ward) in in patient register in last quarter; and select 5 records
for review that meet any of following probable sepsis criteria:
-if documented temperature >380 C or < 250 C (and not
warming);
- RR > 60 or <30 breaths per minute;
-chest in-drawing or convulsion;
-no movement on stimulation;
- poor feeding/sucking or
-umbilical redness,
*see annex section of checklist guideline criteria for chart audit
and for treatment details
% of low birth weight (LBW) newborns admitted to KMC
unit in the last quarter
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Definition of LBW: infant with birth weight lower than
2500gregardless of gestational age
Criteria for providing Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC):



LBW neonates weighing >1500 and <2500g
Baby‘s condition is stable to permit KMC
The mother is in good health to start KMC
SUBTOTAL: ( Maximum Available Points: 48)
8C
PAEDIATRIC WARD
PAEDIATRIC BEST PRACTICES
*Select 5 cases from registers (randomly if there are more
than 5 cases) and then obtain and review patient files
* Write Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no cases for review
and deduct the available points for the indicator from the
maximum available points.
PATIENT’S RECORDS
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded):
0: if all criterion have not
been met/ not recorded
N/A: not applicable: if
there are no records for
review
1
8C1
8C2
8C3
8C4
9C
3
4
5
Complete
records
POINTS
% hospitalized patients with correctly completed
admission medical record any one month in the last
quarter
Admission medical record for hospitalisations available and
documenting at a minimum:
 Vital signs (RR, HR, BP, temperature);
 history of illness;
 physical exam;
 laboratory/radiology results (if applicable);
 admission diagnosis and treatment
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% Written record of administration of patient medications
up to date any one month in the last quarter
% hospitalized patients with documentation of vital signs
every 6 hours and every half hour for critical patients any
one month in the last quarter
% hospitalized patients with documentation of daily
progress note by doctor any one month in the last quarter.
PAEDIATRIC COMPLICATIONS: PNEUMONIA,
DIARRHEA,
Review 5 cases in registers with the diagnosis of pneumonia,
and 5 with diagnosis of diarrhoea. * increase the assessment
period to a quarter if there are less than 5 cases in the
selected month
* Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no cases and deduct the
available points for the indicator from the maximum points.
PATIENT’S RECORDS
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded):
0: if all criterion have not
been met/ not recorded
N/A: not applicable: if
there are no records for
review
1
9C1
2
 5 records (100%):
6 points
 4 records (80%) :
4 points
 3 records (60%) :
2 points
 ≤2 records (≤40%):
0 points
% hospitalized children treated for pneumonia any one
month in the last quarter who were correctly a for
pneumonia in any one month in the last quarter
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2
3
4
5
 5 records (100%):
6 points
 4 records (80%) :
4 points
 3 records (60%) :
2 points
 ≤2 records (≤40%):
0 points
Complete
records
POINTS

Vitals: child’s age recorded; weight recorded; Temperature,
respiratory rate
Symptoms & duration recorded (at a minimum
absence/presence and duration of fever, cough, ability to
drink/feed)
Pulmonary exam results recorded stridor, wheezes, chest indrawing


9C2
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% hospitalized children treated correctly (all criteria met)
for pneumonia among those correctly assessed in any one
month in the last quarter
•Assessment: see checklist guideline for criteria



9C3
9C4
IV ceftriaxone 50 mg/Kg per day OR oral amoxicillin 50 mg/Kg
divided TID x 7 days (if taking fluids and no severe respiratory
distress
Antipyretic for fever control
Oxygen (per nasal cannula or paediatric mask) if : saturation <
94% Or breathing (intercostal retractions and/or respiration
rate > 50, if 2months to 1 year; > 40 if 1 yr or older)
% hospitalized children treated for diarrhoea in any one
month in the last quarter correctly assessed for signs of
severe dehydration
 Was general condition (abnormally sleepy or difficult to
wake up, restless and irritable, or well and alert) assessed
and documented?
 Were eyes checked for dehydration signs and documented
(such as sunken and dry, sunken, normal);
 Was thirst assessed by offering fluid (drinks poorly or not
able to drink, drinks eagerly - thirsty, drinks normally not
thirsty)?
 Was skin turgor assessed by pinch of abdomen or thigh
(goes back very slowly - longer than 2 seconds?
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
% hospitalized children treated for diarrhoea correctly (all
criteria met) in any one month in the last quarter among
those correctly assessed. See checklist guideline for criteria
 If able to drink: Low osmolarity Oral Rehydration
Solution (continue breastfeeding and feeding)
 If unable to drink: NS (or Ringer Lactate if NS not
available) IV Or If unable to drink and unable to star IVF,
administer ORS via NGT
 Zinc 10-20 mg/kg/day x 10 days given
ALL ITEMS PER PATIENT RECORD
SUBTOTAL - ( Maximum available points 48 )
10 C
POST OPERATIVE INFECTION CONTROL
Review operating Theatre register and randomly select 5 patients
who have undergone major surgical procedures in the last quarter
and review their files to assess indicators10C1-2
*If there are less than 5 cases, assess the indicators for the
available number of cases. But if there are more than 5 cases for
review in the last quarter, select 5 cases for review using either
simple random/systematic random sampling
** Write Not Applicable (N/A) if there are no cases for review and
deduct the available points for the indicator from the maximum
available points.
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PATIENT’S RECORDS
1: if all criterion have
been met/ recorded):
0: if all criterion have not
been met/ not recorded
N/A: not applicable: if
there are no records for
review
 5 records
(100%):
6 points
 4 records (80%)
:
4 points
 3 records (60%)
:
2 points
 ≤2 records
(≤40%):
0 points
*See the WHO surgical safety checklist and the definitions of
surgical site infections in annex section of the checklist guideline
1
10C1
10C2
2
3
4
5
Complete
records
POINT
S
Surgical safety checklist utilization rate:
-% of patients with major surgical procedures on whom safe
surgical checklist was completed in the last quarter
Surgical site infection:
-% of post major surgical procedures free of surgical site
infections in the last quarter
SUBTOTAL: ( Maximum available points: 12)
IV. QUALITY PROCESS MANAGEMENT
11C
Quality Improvement/Assurance:
*Please give a score for each of the criteria under each
indicator as per the criteria in the right column
*N.B. The items highlighted in bold are the indicators
* Assess asking the QI focal person and/or QIC chairperson
11C1
Presence of a Quality Improvement/Assurance
Committee/team (QIC) with clear structure and
responsibilities:
-Does the QIC have terms of reference (ToR) with the following
components: Structure & leadership, known responsibilities,
meeting frequency, reporting system and list of committee
members?
Are all service areas, including administration, represented in the
committee?
Presence of quality improvement plan:
-Is a quality improvement (QI) plan with the following items
present, as part of the overall plan of the hospital?
11C2
11C3
11C4
11C5
Action plan for improvement
Targets
Areas for improvement
Quarterly committee meetings and reports to PHEs:
-Are reports on QI activities sent to PHE?
- Are processes like waiting time, staff schedule, and patient flow
are discussed during the meeting? (Check in the minute)
-Is the QIC meeting quarterly? (Check for the presence of minutes)
- Are status of QI plan and other improvement plans discussed
during the meeting? (Check in the minute)
Quarterly review of patient files:
* Check in the minute and/report of QIC meetings.
Does the QIC review at least 10 patient files from at least each of
three service areas and assess the following items? :
-Completeness and correctness of the information in the reviewed
patient files
-Comprehensive patient management given to patients in the
reviewed files
-Consistency of information between the reviewed patient files and
registers checked
Feedback and action on quality supervision checklist
assessment findings:
Does the QIC receive feedback from the supervision? If so, Has the
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Score:
1: if all criterion have been met/ recorded
0: if all criterion have not been met/ not
recorded
11C6
11C7
QIC developed action plan for improvement to address the
identified gaps from the quality supervision? And is the action
plan being implemented?
*Check for the presence of copy of feedback, action plan for
improvement and status of implementation of the plan
Feedback mechanism from Clients
Quarterly client satisfaction surveys:
-Does the QIC have survey tool
Does the QIC conduct quarterly surveys? If so, are survey analysis
reports and plan for improvement available?
Suggestion box:
-Does the facility have suggestion boxes? If so, it is labelled?
-Is instruction on how to use the boxes posted on or above the
boxes?
Does the facility analyse the findings and take appropriate action?
*Check for the presence of analysis report and communications
given to clients on the actions taken by the health facility to
address clients concerns.
Clinical audit and/or maternal-perinatal mortality audit
meetings:
Does the hospital conduct audit meetings or maternal mortality
review meetings at least once in a quarter?
Is guideline for audit/mortality meetings available?
Is plan developed and being implemented to address the identified
gaps? *Check for guidelines for clinical audit meetings, audit
meeting report, action plan for improvement and report on status
of implementation of the plan
Total Points- ( Maximum available points: 22)
VERIFY THAT ALL QUESTIONS ARE FILLED IN
Supervisor thanks the staff
Signature:
PHE ………………………………………………………..
DMO/MED/MATRON…………………….........................
Counter verification………………………………………...
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ASSESTMENT FEEDBACK
I. Summary Comments on Results. Please note any trends, problems, exceptional or creative changes and results that you
saw during your visit assessment
II. Noteworthy Improvement. Please note any improvement and include a few details of what they are doing and why it is
unique
III. Difficulties/ Challenges. Please note any assessment area that seem to be having an especially difficult time in improving.
Please include a few details about the problem, how it might be solved, and who might be involved
IV. Recommendations and suggestions for improvement. Please note that the feedback is more effective when emphasizes
features of the clinical task to be performed (e.g. specifies a target performance, presents information on how target
performance can be attained, and address change in performance observed since previous feedback
V. Follow up. Please review previous recommendations provided and assess if they were followed or not
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