STI Testing Day checklist: what to arrange and when

An STI Testing Day needs more than test kits and appointment slots. You need a clear test offer, trained staff, a privacy procedure, and a smooth route from registration to the testing rooms. This checklist helps you work through the plan in the right order, from confirming the date and target group to preparing each room. It also covers details that are easy to miss, such as checking supplies by room, protecting confidential information, and setting up a waiting area that keeps visitors comfortable.

The plan, step by step

Every task with its own sub-checklist, in the order you'll actually need them.

Preparations

  • Confirm location and date

  • Define the test offering and target group

    2 people

  • Check medical protocol

    2 people

  • Assign test staff

  • Record privacy procedure

    2 people

  • Create registration form

  • Write test information

    2 people

  • Send invitations

    2 people

  • Process registrations

    2 people

  • Schedule test appointments

    2 people

  • Collect dietary requirements

  • Prepare signage

  • Order Test Materials

    2 people

  • Order groceries

  • Check the registration list

    2 people

  • Check test materials

    2 people

  • Pick up groceries

    2 people

  • Clean rooms

    2 people

  • Set up the registration desk

    2 people

  • Set up test rooms

    4 people

  • Set up the waiting area

    2 people

  • Install privacy screens

    2 people

  • Prepare test kits by room

    3 people

Event

  • Staff the registration desk

    2 people

  • Welcome visitors

    2 people

  • Check identity and details

    2 people

  • Administer tests

    5 people

  • Give prevention information

    2 people

  • Label samples correctly

    3 people

  • Store samples safely

    2 people

  • Keep the waiting area clean

  • Refill drinks

  • Empty trash bins

  • Register last visitors

    2 people

Aftercare

  • Lock test rooms

    3 people

  • Safely package medical waste

    2 people

  • Keep samples refrigerated

    2 people

  • Inventory Test Materials

    2 people

  • Wash dishes

    2 people

  • Clean rooms

    3 people

  • Clear tables and chairs

    3 people

  • Dispose of waste

    2 people

  • Return test materials

  • Hand over samples to the laboratory

    2 people

  • Send results securely

    2 people

  • Inform about follow-up appointments

    2 people

What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

  • Tablesqty 12
  • Chairsqty 35
  • Partitionsqty 6
  • Coat racksqty 2

Equipment

  • Laptopsqty 4
  • Tabletsqty 4
  • Label printer
  • Coolersqty 3
  • Thermometersqty 3
  • Extension cordsqty 4
  • Power stripsqty 6

Lighting

  • Desk lampsqty 6

Tableware

  • Glassesqty 50
  • Mugsqty 30
  • Platesqty 30
  • Cutlery setsqty 30

Kitchen

  • Coffee machinesqty 2
  • Kettlesqty 2
  • Thermos flasksqty 4
  • Coolersqty 2

Medical

  • STI Test Kitsqty 80
  • Urine potsqty 80
  • Blood collection tubesqty 80
  • Throat and vaginal swabsqty 160
  • Disposable glovesqty 400
  • Face masksqty 100
  • Disinfecting wipesqty 300
  • Alcohol gelqty 6
  • Bandagesqty 2
  • Sharp Waste Containersqty 6
  • Biohazard waste bagsqty 100

Office

  • Registration foldersqty 6
  • Clipboardsqty 10
  • Pensqty 30
  • Name stickersqty 100
  • Printer
  • Paper test formsqty 100
  • Envelopesqty 100
  • Labelsqty 200

Decorations

  • Information boardsqty 8
  • Directional signsqty 10

Cleaning

  • Waste binsqty 8
  • Bucketsqty 3
  • Mopsqty 3
  • Dustpan and brushqty 2

Catering

  • Groceries

Tips

  • Define the test offer and target group before opening registration. State which tests are available, who can attend, what visitors should bring, and how results or follow-up will be handled.
  • Record the privacy procedure before inviting anyone. Decide where personal details are entered, who can access the registration list, and how forms or screens are positioned so other visitors cannot see them.
  • Schedule appointments with enough time for registration, testing, cleaning and questions. Avoid filling every minute: a short delay can quickly create a crowded waiting area and expose private conversations.
  • Check medical supplies twice: once when the order arrives and again before setup. Count test kits, urine pots, collection tubes, swabs, gloves, disinfecting wipes, bandages and sharp waste containers for each testing room.
  • Set up the visitor flow before staff arrive. Place the registration desk, waiting area, privacy screens and testing rooms so visitors can move between them without passing through another person’s consultation or seeing confidential information.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance should I plan an STI Testing Day?
Start planning at least 4 to 6 weeks before the event. Confirm the location, date, test offer, medical protocol and staff first; open registration only after those details are settled.
How many STI testing appointments can we schedule in one day?
Base the number on the available test staff, room capacity and the time needed for each appointment. Leave at least 10 to 15 minutes between scheduled visitors per room for cleaning, documentation and delays.
What medical supplies are needed for an STI Testing Day?
Prepare the required test kits, urine pots, blood collection tubes, throat and vaginal swabs, disposable gloves, face masks, disinfecting wipes, alcohol gel, bandages and sharp waste containers. Check quantities by room at least 1 day before setup.
How do I protect privacy at an STI Testing Day?
Use a written privacy procedure, limit access to the registration list, and install privacy screens where visitors register and wait. Check the room layout at least 1 hour before opening so names, forms and conversations cannot be seen or overheard.

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