Barbershop Tinea Capitis and Scalp Infection Prevention Audit Checklist
Tinea capitis outbreaks in barbershops are a public health concern documented by CDC. This quarterly audit ensures your barbershop has the systems to prevent, identify, and respond to scalp fungal infection transmission.
- Industry: Beauty & Wellness
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Shop Owner / Public Health Contact
- Total Items: 36
Staff Awareness and Training
Verify staff awareness of tinea capitis and transmission.
- All barbers trained to recognize signs of tinea capitis?
- Staff trained and empowered to refuse service for suspected infection?
- Staff trained on tinea transmission routes (clipper blades, combs, skin contact)?
- Staff aware of higher risk populations (children, immunocompromised)?
- Protocol to refer suspected tinea capitis clients to physician?
- Tinea prevention training documented in staff training records?
Client Assessment Protocol
Verify systematic scalp assessment before service.
- Visual scalp assessment performed before service for all clients?
- Adequate lighting at station for scalp visualization?
- Extra attention to scalp assessment for children (higher tinea prevalence)?
- Service refusals documented with reason in service log?
- No service performed on client with suspected active scalp infection?
- Physician referral offered to clients with suspected infection?
Clipper Disinfection Validation
Validate that clipper disinfection is sufficient to prevent tinea transmission.
- Disinfectant has documented antifungal efficacy (Barbicide, quaternary ammonium)?
- Disinfectant contact time for antifungal efficacy validated (typically 10 min for Barbicide)?
- Clipper blades removed for thorough disinfection between clients?
- Disinfectant solution fresh and not reused beyond daily change?
- All barbers observed following complete disinfection protocol (not cutting corners)?
- Spot audit of barber disinfection practice performed this quarter?
Outbreak Response Protocol
Verify outbreak response protocol is established.
- Written protocol exists for responding to cluster of scalp infection cases?
- Local public health department contact information posted?
- State outbreak reporting requirements known and protocol established?
- Deep clean and disinfection protocol for outbreak response documented?
- Protocol to notify affected clients if outbreak identified?
- Protocol to suspend services and close if major outbreak identified?
Environmental Controls
Verify environmental controls reduce tinea transmission risk.
- Towels laundered at high temperature (>160F) or with disinfectant?
- Combs and brushes disinfected with antifungal-effective product between clients?
- Capes not contacting client's neck/scalp without neck strip barrier?
- Chair headrests and surfaces regularly disinfected with antifungal product?
- Shop ventilation adequate to reduce airborne skin cell and spore concentration?
- Barbers performing hand hygiene between every client?
Documentation and Records
Verify infection prevention documentation is complete.
- Service refusal log maintained for infection-related refusals?
- Any client complaints of scalp infection after service documented and investigated?
- Previous quarter's audit findings resolved?
- Any state board violations related to infection control resolved?
- Quarterly audit report filed?
- Continuous improvement plan in place for infection prevention?
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Why Use This Barbershop Tinea Capitis and Scalp Infection Prevention Audit Checklist?
This barbershop tinea capitis and scalp infection prevention audit checklist helps beauty & wellness teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for shop owner / public health contact professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Barbershop Tinea Capitis and Scalp Infection Prevention Audit Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Staff Awareness and Training, Client Assessment Protocol, Clipper Disinfection Validation, Outbreak Response Protocol, Environmental Controls, Documentation and Records. It is designed for beauty & wellness operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Barbershop Tinea Capitis and Scalp Infection Prevention Audit Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Shop Owner / Public Health Contact professionals in the beauty & wellness industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.