Title Page
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Environment of Care Rounds
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Campus:
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Building
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Floor
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Department
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Personnel
Previous Inspections
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Items from previous inspections have been addressed.
Safety
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Work/Storage Areas - safe and accessible<br>(proper shelving used/secure, no above head hazards, heavier items on the bottom)
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Staff Knowledge - Reporting Accidents/Incidents<br>
Security
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Staff, volunteers, vendors appropriately identified
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Staff Knowledge - Code Pink
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Staff Knowledge - Code Gray
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Staff Knowledge - Violence in the workplace
Hazardous Materials / Waste
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Oxygen/Gas Cylinders - stored upright, secured (top and bottom 3rd) or on stand/cart
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Hazardous Chemicals - properly labeled/stored
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Infectious Waste Containers (rigid, labeled, covered)
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Infectious Waste Storage - Doors to storage area closed/monitored or secured
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Waste Disposal - Appropriate disposal of waste in proper container.
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Lead Aprons - Uniquely identified
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Staff Knowledge - Hazardous Chemicals in their Area
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Staff Knowledge - Accessing SDSs
Emergency Preparedness
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Emergency numbers posted (6666 on the phones)
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Staff Knowledge - Back up/alternate communication systems
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Staff Knowledge - Code Triage<br>(Staff's role in a disaster - stand by and respond when/where needed)
Fire Safety
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Fire Doors - Not propped open, Unit entrance doors - positively latch
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Fire Exits - Clear<br>Correctly marked (signs), unlocked from inside, clear of debris/equipment<br>
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Sprinklers - 18" clearance
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Fire Alarm/Pull Station - 3 ft. clearance
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Electrical Cords / strip outlets<br>Not overloaded/daisy chained, In good repair, Extension cords not used
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Fire Extinguishers<br>Clearly marked, 3 ft. clearance, On wall or in cabinet, Pressure gauges read full, Seal is in tact
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Appliances<br>Major appliances (high wattage) in wall outlet, Clear from combustibles
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Staff Knowledge - Oxygen Shut Off
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Staff Knowledge - Code Red<br>RACE, PASS, Extinguisher/Fire Alarm Pull Station locations, Evacuation - horizontal/vertical
Medical Equipment
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Staff Knowledge - Clinical interventions for equipment failures
Utilities
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Lights/Fixtures - covered/protected
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Med Gas Panel - 3 ft. clearance, Shut off zone identified
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Electrical Panels - closed/covered, secured
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Staff Knowledge - Utility failure procedures
Physical Environment
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Work/Storage Areas - Clean, Free from hazards/clutter
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Floors/Walkways/Walls/Ceilings - In good condition, Clean, Dry, No penetrations, Adequate lighting, Construction-no signs of dust/debris
Dietary/Nutrition
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Refrigerators - Clean, Employee and Patient Food separated, Patient food labeled/dated, Temperature Logs current
Infection Prevention
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Were employees eating or drinking in designated areas only? Staff should not have food/drink in patient care areas.
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Hand gel/soap dispensers functioning and contain current product
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Under sink storage - cleaning supplies only