Information

  • Document No.

  • Community being audited

  • Conducted on

  • Personnel participating in the audit

  • Prepared by

PARKING / BUILDING EXTERIOR

  • Parking lots in good repair, free of potholes

  • Parking lot striping is visible and defines parking spots clearly

  • Parking lot free of ice and trip, slip and fall hazards

  • Exterior trim of the building is in good repair

  • Lawns and landscaping attractive and clear of litter and debris

  • Walkways clean of snow and ice

  • Walkways do not present fall hazards (uneven surfaces, Ice)

  • Parking lots, sidewalks and landscaping fee of trash and litter

ENTRANCES

  • Walkways clean of snow and ice

  • Walkways do not present fall hazards

  • Cigarette urns clean and free of trash and litter

  • No visible cigarette butts

  • Awnings, overhangs in clean and in good repair

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Door signage stating NO SMOKING

  • Window glass free of finger prints

  • Door sweeps restrict the passage of light

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

LOBBIES / COMMON AREAS

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Walk off mats clean, adequate and in proper locations

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Artwork and decorations on walls free of dust

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Window treatments clean and in good repair

  • Window glass free of finger prints and spots

  • Window screens in good repair

  • Baseboard heating vents clean and free of dust

  • Ledges, window sils and shelves are free of dust and debris

  • Carpeting clean of dirt, dust and litter including corners

  • Carpeting is free of stains

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floors are free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Hallways are free of obstructions from equipment not currently in use

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

HALLWAYS / CORRIDORS

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Window treatments clean and in good repair

  • Window glass free of finger prints and spots

  • Window screens in good repair

  • Baseboard heating vents clean and free of dust

  • Artwork and decorations on walls free of dust

  • Ledges, window sils and shelves are free of dust and debris

  • Carpeting clean of dirt, dust and litter including corners

  • Carpeting is free of stains

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floors are free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Hallways are free of obstructions from equipment not currently in use

  • Handrails on both sides of hallway are clean and secure and free of hazards

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

RESIDENT ROOMS

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Over bed light operational and free of dust and obstructions

  • Night light operational

  • Privacy curtains clean and free of holes and stains

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Window treatments clean and in good repair

  • Window glass free of finger prints and spots

  • Window screens in good repair

  • Baseboard heating vents clean and free of dust

  • Artwork and decorations on walls free of dust

  • Ledges, window sils and shelves are free of dust and debris

  • Carpeting clean of dirt, dust and litter including corners

  • Carpeting is free of stains

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floors are free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Nurse call cords clean, intact and functional

  • Furniture is in good repair

  • Bed and frame is clean

  • Overbed table clean including base and wheels

  • Oxygen and other storage is appropriate

  • IV, Tube Feeding stands clean including base and wheels

  • Room is decorated and homelike

  • Sharps containers are readily available, removed when 3/4 full and not accessible to residents

  • Personal care items are sanitized and properly stored (Basins, bed pans, urinals, etc...)

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

RESIDENT BATHROOMS

  • Bathroom lighting functional

  • Bathroom mirror is free of debris and streaking

  • Bathroom ventilation is working

  • Bathroom commode is clean and free of stains

  • Bathroom is stocked with soap, paper towels and toilet tissue

  • Sink is clean, free of soap and other buildup including any exposed piping

  • Grab bars for showers and toilets are present, clean and secure

  • Commode chairs are clean and in good repair

  • Floors are free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

DINING ROOMS

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Window treatments clean and in good repair

  • Window glass free of finger prints and spots

  • Window screens in good repair

  • Artwork and decorations on walls free of dust

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Ledges, window sils and shelves are free of dust and debris

  • Carpeting clean of dirt, dust and litter including corners

  • Carpeting is free of stains

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floors are free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Furniture is in good repair

  • Furniture is clean

  • Area is clear of clutter and dishes

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

BARBER / BEAUTY SALON

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Window treatments clean and in good repair

  • Window glass free of finger prints and spots

  • Window screens in good repair

  • Artwork and decorations on walls free of dust

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Ledges, window sils and shelves are free of dust and debris

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Furniture is in good repair

  • Furniture is clean

  • Sharps containers are readily available, removed when 3/4 full and not accessible to residents

  • Brushes, combs, clips, curlers are free of hair, cleaned and disinfected after each resident use

  • Capes and towels are clean and stored when not in use

  • Hair wash sink is cleaned and disinfected after each resident use

  • Hair is removed from the floor after each haircut

  • Chemicals are properly labeled and stored in a locked area

  • Floors are free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

CLEAN UTILITY ROOM(s)

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floor is free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Floor is free of storage on the floor

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

SOILED UTILITY / BIO-HAZARD ROOM(s)

  • Door signage for bio-hazard

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Floors free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floor is free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Utility hopper sink is clean and in working order, hoses hung properly

  • Dirty linen barrels/hampers remain covered and emptied when necessary

  • Dirty linen barrels cleaned per facility schedule (Identify schedule of this event)

  • Gloves, gowns and eye protection are available

  • Disinfectant is stocked and available

  • Chemicals are properly labeled and stored in a locked area

  • Trash / Garbage (non contaminated) is not placed in bio-hazard container

  • Sinks are clean

  • No storage under sink cabinets

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

Tub Rooms

  • Free of objectionable odors

  • Ceilings clean and free of stains and marks

  • Ceiling vents clean

  • Fire sprinkler heads and pipe clean of dust, paint or other obstructions

  • Light lenses clean and free of debris (insects, etc...)

  • Lights bulbs all illuminate

  • Walls clean and free of spots and stains

  • Walls free of peeling paint and excessive damage

  • Artwork and decorations on walls free of dust

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Vinyl floors free of dirt, dust, litter including corners

  • Floors waxed, polished and free of marks from wheelchairs and walkers

  • Baseboard are free of buildup

  • Floor is free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • Sharps containers are readily available, removed when 3/4 full and not accessible to residents

  • Shower chairs are disinfected after each use

  • Whirlpool tubs are disinfected and cleaned after each use

  • Chemicals are properly labeled and stored in a locked area

  • Room ventilation is operational

  • Floor drains have grates covering piping

  • Bathing surfaces are non slip

  • Water temperatures are taken at least weekly and logged indicating within acceptable range

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

RESTROOM / SHOWER

  • Bathroom lighting functional

  • Bathroom lighting functional

  • Bathroom mirror is free of debris and streaking

  • Bathroom ventilation is working

  • Bathroom commode is clean and free of stains

  • Bathroom is stocked with soap, paper towels and toilet tissue

  • Sink is clean, free of soap and other buildup including any exposed piping

  • Grab bars for showers and toilets are present, clean and secure

  • Floors are free of slip/trip/fall hazards

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

Processes

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

  • MSDS Available to all staff

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

PROCESS - Housekeeping

  • EVS staff use gloves appropriately

  • EVS staff knock before entering resident spaces where privacy is expected

  • EVS staff dust mops entire area before mopping

  • Microfiber mopping is used

  • Microfiber mop pad changed after ever room

  • EVS staff wet mop the entire floor

  • Mop water is changed every x rooms

  • Wet floor signs used as appropriate

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

EQUIPMENT - Housekeeping

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

SCHEDULES - Housekeeping

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

Exit Conference

SIGNATURES

  • COMMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Date and time the audit was concluded and exit conference held

  • SIGNATURE OF ST. ANNS HOME OFFICE STAFF COMPLETING AUDUT

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