Information

  • Areas Surveyed

  • Conducted on

  • Area Details

  • Names of Area Managers

  • Prepared by

  • Document No.

Safety Management

1.0 Electrical Safety

  • 1.1 Cords, plugs, outlets, power strips & surge protectors are in good condition, are permanently attached and not hanging free or touching the floor

  • 1.2 Electrical panels have 36ā€¯clear access in front and Arc flash labeling.

  • 1.3 Child resistant outlets located in child accessible areas

  • 1.4 Extension cords are not used as a substitute for fixed wiring.

  • 1.5 Flexible cords are not run through doorways or similar openings.

  • Repeat Violation

2.0 Slip/Trip/Fall Hazards

  • 2.1 Carpeting, vinyl and floor tiles are in good repair (no bumps or tears)

  • 2.2 Walking and working surfaces are free of tripping hazards

  • 2.3 Wet floor signs are used consistently and appropriately

  • Repeat Violation

3.0 Storage

  • 3.1 Shelving is secured

  • 3.2 Items over 45 lbs are stored low

  • 3.3 No boxes or paper items on floor

  • 3.4 Shelving is at least 6" off floor and bottom shelf is solid and cleanable

  • 3.5 Storage areas are used appropriately and are clean and dry

  • 3.6 Only cleaning supplies stored under sink and locked if in patient accessible area

  • Repeat Violation

4.0 Lighting

  • 4.1 All lights work in area

  • 4.2 Battery operated lighting functions

  • 4.3 Exit signs are illuminated

  • 4.4 Lighting is suitable for the care, treatment and services provided

  • Repeat Violation

5.0 Egress

  • 5.1 Stairwells and exit corridors are not obstructed or used for storage

  • 5.2 Access to exit doors is not obstructed or blocked by storage or other items

  • Repeat Violation

6.0 Staff and Lip Knowledge/Safety

  • 6.1 Can describe or demonstrate methods of minimizing or eliminating physical safety risks

  • 6.2 Can describe or demonstrate actions to take in a Safety incident

  • 6.3 Can describe or demonstrate how to use reporting system to report Safety risks

  • (Score:____ out of _____people questioned could describe)

  • Repeat Violation

7.0 Furnishings & Equipment

  • 7.1 Are safe and kept in good repair

  • 7.2 Soiled linen and trash containers are 32 gal or less except in Utility Rooms

  • 7.3 Decorations, except paintings and photos, are non-combustible or treated to be fire retardant

  • 7.4 No photos of patients are visible

  • 7.5 Only GSO approved space heaters are used and only in non-sleeping staff areas

  • 7.6 Toasters, microwaves, and coffee makers are commercial grade only. Coffee makers have auto shutoff feature.

  • 7.7 No toaster ovens are present or in use

  • 7.8 Other than above, no heat producing cooking appliances are present or in use

  • 7.9 Compressed gas cylinders are used, handled & stored properly with required signage (Score ____ number of locations/_________ deficiencies)

  • Repeat Violation

8.0 Compliance with the Smoking Policy

  • 8.1 No evidence of smoking in unauthorized areas

  • 8.2 Designated smoking areas are physically separate from care, treatment and service areas

  • 8.3 Authorized smoking areas are clean, safe and kept in good repair

  • Repeat Violation

9.0 Emergency Communications

  • 9.1 All phones have legible stickers with the 3499 emergency number

  • 9.2 Where applicable, RED telephones are available and accessible

  • 9.3 Staff know how to use the RED phones

  • 9.4 Where required, weather radios are operable with fully charged back up batteries

  • Repeat Violation

Previous Rounds

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