Title Page

  • Site conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Site name

  • Prepared by

  • Inspected by

  • Location

Interior

Main Entry

  • Entry doors are locked and in working condition?

  • Entry areas are clean and in a safe condition?

  • Entry call buttons are in working order at time of inspection? Test during PRA.

  • Licensure and accreditation documents posted with current dates?

  • Occupancy posted?

  • Lobby areas are clean and free from safety concerns or issues?

  • Hallways leading to patient areas are clean and free from safety concerns or issues?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness issues related to entry and lobby areas?

Cleaning Closet?

  • Closet is locked upon inspection?

  • Closet is clean and free from excessive clutter?

  • SDS book is present, all chemicals present are found in SDS book at the time of inspection?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness issues?

Exam Room

  • Exam room is clean, safe and in good condition?

  • Furniture in the exam room is clean, safe and in good condition?

  • Items stored in the exam room are stored under safe conditions preventing risks to patients? All drawers and cabinets locked?

  • Medical equipment has been inspected, is properly tagged with inspection date, and date is not expired? Verify tags and note any issues.

  • Ceiling tiles and light fixtures are present and free from stains? If no, note where and put in a work order.

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness issues related to the exam room?

Seclusion and Restraint

  • Seclusion room doors lock according to design?

  • Doors are in good condition and free from safety issues?

  • Rooms are safe and appropriate for seclusion and/or restraint?

  • Beds stored in S/R room are safe and in good condition?

  • The bathroom in the S/R area is clean?

  • The bathroom in S/R is safe?

  • Lighting in the S/R area is adequate and in working order?

  • Ceiling tiles and light fixtures are present and free from stains? If no, note where and put in a work order.

  • Temperature in the S/R is comfortable to season?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness issues related to S/R area?

Clean Linen Room

  • Items in clean linen room are at least 18 inches from the ceiling? Note, only a single layer allowed on the top shelf. If no, note what is being stored within 18 inches of the ceiling.

  • Clean linen room is orderly and free from excessive clutter? Nothing stored on the ground. If no, note what is there and where it's located.

  • Covers over the clean linen are zipped closed? If no, note which one was open and close it before leaving the room.

  • Water stored in the clean linen room is up-to-date? Note expiration date for each jug in comments.

  • Ceiling tiles and light fixtures are present and free from stains? If no, note where and put in a work order.

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness?

Dirty Linen Room

  • Dirty linen room is orderly and free from excessive clutter? Nothing stored on the ground. If no, note what is there and where it's located.

  • Ceiling tiles and light fixtures are present and free from stains? If no, note where and put in a work order.

  • SDS book is present, all chemicals in room are found in the book? If no, note what is there that is not found in the book and remove it.

  • Hooks and glove holder are secure on the wall? If no, note what is loose and put in a work order.

  • Walls are clean and free from damage? If no, note where and put in a work order.

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness?

Secondary/Ambulance Entry

  • Area is clean and egress is clear with noting stored in entryway? If no, note what is stored and put in work order for removal.

  • Area under the stairwell is clear with noting stored under stairs? Is no, note what is stored and put in work order for removal.

  • Walls are clean and free from damage? If no, note where and put in a work order.

  • Ceiling tiles and light fixtures are present and free from stains? If no, note where and put in a work order.

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness?

Nursing Station

  • Area is free from excessive clutter? If no, note where and what the items are.

  • Crash cart is accessible and items stored are ordered and current? Verify expiration dates.

  • Entry and exits are clear at time of inspection? If no, note what is blocking area and where it's located.

  • Overall walls are clean and in good condition?

  • Fire Extinguisher has been checked routinely? If no, note what is missing.

  • Eye Wash Station is up-to-date? Note the expiration date on the water jugs.

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness?

Medication Room

  • Area is free from excessive clutter? If no, note where and what the items are.

  • Required postings are present? High-Alert medications, look-alike-sound-alike medications lists.

  • Medications are stored properly? If no, note the issue and address immediately with nursing team.

  • Temperature log is present and current on fridge?

  • Fridge is free from ice build-up?

  • Medications and supplies are current and up-to-date? Verify expiration dates on medications stored in cupboards and supplies.

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness?

Common Areas, Patient Care

  • Furniture in patient common areas is clean, safe and in good condition?

  • Common areas appear clean?

  • Common area is free from safety issues?

  • Common areas vents are free from dust and/or dust build-up?

  • Trash in common areas is contained?

  • Posting in common areas are present, including patient rights, meals, and daily schedule? There are cues to alert patients of date and time?

  • Temperature in client care areas is comfortable to season?

  • Sound reducing ceiling fixtures are free from damage?

  • Walls are free from damage? If no, put in a work order and note where.

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness in common areas?

Servery

  • Servery is locked?

  • Servery is clean?

  • Are there boxed gloves available?

  • Is ice machine clean and free of mildew?

  • Refrigerator logs are present and completed to date?

  • On inspection, refrigerator is holding proper temperature?

  • Refrigerator is free from expired items? Verified by checking at least 5 different items from 5 different locations within the fridge, front and back of the fridge.

  • Food stored in servery is being stored at proper temperature and condition? Anything on the counter must be covered and dated with a time. Anything in the fridge must be covered and have a date or expiration date.

  • Area under the sink is free of client care items? If no, note what is stored under the sink.

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness concerns?

Laundry

  • Laundry Room is locked at time of inspection?

  • Lint trap is free of excessive lint?

  • Clothes and client items are stored properly with nothing found on the floor?

  • Items are stored properly and are not within 18 inches of the ceiling?

  • SDS book is present, all chemicals present are found in SDS book at the time of inspection?

  • There are no items being stored on top of the ice machine or in the laundry room that do not belong? If items are present, note the location and what the item is.

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness concerns related to laundry room?

  • Group Rooms
  • Group room number

  • Group room is clean?

  • Group room is free from safety issues?

  • Furniture in group room is clean, safe and in good condition?

  • Group room vents are free from dust and/or dust build-up?

  • Sound reducing ceiling fixtures are free from damage?

  • Walls are free from damage? If no, put in a work order and note where.

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness in group room?

  • Patient Rooms
  • Room Number

  • Furniture is in good condition and is safe for patient use?

  • Overall the room is clean?

  • Overall the room is safe for patient care?

  • Doors and light fixtures are safe and in working order?

  • Temperature in patient rooms is comfortable to season?

  • Bathroom in patient room is safe and in good condition?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness concerns related to patient room?

  • Common Bathrooms
  • Room number of bathroom

  • Bathrooms are clean?

  • Bathrooms are safe?

  • Trash in bathroom areas is contained?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness concerns related to bathroom area?

  • Patient Outdoor Areas
  • Identify Wing

  • Area is free from safety issues?

  • Free from holes/hives/nests or other damage related to pests?

  • Exterior is in good condition?

  • Entry ways are free from tripping hazards and maintained according to season?

  • Fences/retaining walls are in good condition?

  • Gutters and downspouts are in good condition?

  • Locks present and in good condition?

  • Any additional issues related to compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness?

Consult Room

  • Furniture is in good condition and is safe for patient use?

  • Overall the room is clean and free from clutter?

  • Overall the room is safe for patient care?

  • Doors and light fixtures are safe and in working order?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness concerns related to consult room?

Utility and Storage Areas

  • Items in storage areas are not stored within 18 inches of the ceiling?

  • Storage areas are orderly and free from excessive clutter?

  • Utility Rooms are labeled with shut-offs?

  • Areas storing hazardous waste is marked?

  • Hazardous waste is stored under proper condition?

Additional Areas

  • Areas deemed as "secure" are locked upon inspection? (Examples: Medication closets, bathrooms, utility closets, janitor closets, etc.)

  • Ceiling tiles and light fixtures are present and free from stains?

  • Flooring is in good condition and free from trip hazards?

  • Overall walls are clean and in good condition?

  • All entries and exits are clear at time of inspection? If no, note what is blocking area and where it's located.

  • Exit signs are in working order?

  • Fire extinguishers are labeled and have monthly inspection?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness issues related to the general areas?

Exterior Building

  • Sidewalks leading to the building are safe and in good condition?

  • Lighting to the building is in good working condition?

  • The exterior if free from holes/hives/ nests or damage related to pests?

  • Entry ways are free from tripping hazards and maintained according to season?

  • Exterior paint, caulking and tuck-pointing is in good condition?

  • Fences/retaining walls are in good condition?

  • Exterior windows are in good condition?

  • Gutters and downspouts are in good condition?

  • Any additional compliance, safety, security, or cleanliness issues related to exterior spaces?

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