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SURVEILLANCE ROUNDS

  • LOCATION/UNIT:

  • DEPT MANAGER/LEADER:

  • INSPECTOR(S):

  • DATE:

SECURITY MANAGEMENT

  • Associates are wearing DHHS identification badges

  • Contractors are wearing appropriate identification

  • Patient Information is kept private/confidential

  • If installed, panic alarms are operational

  • Emergency door alarms are operational

  • Telephone in elevator rings at the communications desk

  • Rooms containing medications are properly secured

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

  • Floor surfaces are uncompromised (not wet, no cracks/gaps or trip hazards)

  • Corridors unobstructed (equipment "IN USE" stored on one side only)

  • Emergency Exits are unobstructed (not blocked, clear of obstacles)

  • Exit signs are posted and lit

  • Storage areas appropriately utilized

  • Patient refrigerator / freezer temperature monitoring log compliant

  • Items are not stored directly on the floor (at least 6" off the floor)

  • Crash Cart Log Daily checks are documented, defibrillator is tested

  • There were no expired goods/supplies found

  • Medications are secured (medications that should be kept locked are not found in public areas)

  • Emergency eye wash station are inspected weekly

  • No broken, defective or nonfunctional equipment/furniture found

  • Emergency Lighting is operational. Test this by pressing the button

  • Receptacles and light switches are covered. There are no lights out

  • Approved power cords are not piggybacked

  • Doors positive latch and are not propped open with unapproved devices

FIRE SAFETY MANAGEMENT

  • Portable fire extinguishers checked monthly (Refer to the yellow tags)

  • Fire equipment unobstructed and easily accessible

  • Evacuation routes posted and are current

  • Fire sprinkler heads are free of dust and unobstructed. No penetrations or gaps around the sprinkler head

  • Associates familiar with fire response: what number to dial to report a fire, RACE, and PASS

  • No storage within 18" of the ceiling sprinkler head clearance maintained

  • Evacuation routes unobstructed. Nothing blocking evacuation routes leading to emergency exit doors

  • Associates are able to locate nearest fire alarm pull station

  • Associates are able to locate oxygen shut off valves. Know who is authorized to shut off valves

  • Portable oxygen tanks are secured in trolley or attached to the crash cart

  • Portable oxygen tanks secured with chain in medical gas room

  • Portable oxygen tanks are clearly marked and segregated EMPTY or FULL

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & WASTE MANAGEMENT

  • Safety Data Sheet folder/binder is available

  • Safety Data Sheets are current and relevant

  • Any hazardous materials on hand is easily identified/labeled

  • Hazardous Materials are properly stored and segregated

  • Storage of Hazardous Materials are in compliance with approved quantities

  • Containers/spray bottles are labeled accordingly (i.e. legible, expiration date)

  • Appropriate spill kit available for hazardous material(s) on hand

  • Associates knowledgeable of accidental spill response. Ask questions on how to clean up a spill using supplies in spill kit

  • Biomedical Waste is properly discarded. Red bags and red bins are appropriately labeled and utilized

  • Trash cans are not overfilled and are appropriately sized for the amount of waste generated

  • Associates know where to find eye wash station and how to operate it

INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL

  • There are no corrugated boxes in sterile / clean areas.

  • Hand Hygiene compliance observed

  • Sharps containers are not over filled, needles are below the full line

  • PPE is available and used appropriately

  • Dry wall and doors are free of cracks and penetrations

  • Ceiling tiles are in good condition free of stains, water intrusions, cracks

  • Isolation Rooms negative pressure daily monitoring log compliant

  • Soiled Linen hampers not overfilled

  • Clean linen storage carts are covered

  • Portable fans are free of dust

  • Associate food is not stored with patient food

  • No open food / drinks, cosmetics, etc. at the nurse's station

  • Associates know when to wash hands with soap and water vs hand saniter

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

  • Equipment has asset tags with a visible identification number

  • Preventative Maintenance sticker affixed and PMs are on schedule

  • Nurse call buttoncode button operational. Test conducted

  • Electrical panels are unobstructed (3 feet clearance)

  • Electrical panels are covered and locked

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  • Associates able to articulate area's evacuation procedure. Create a scenario and ask what they would do, nearest exit, where to evacuate

  • Associates know emergency codes. Ask to give at least 3 codes and their meaning. Note: Allowed to read from signage posted

QUALITY

  • Policies and Procedures are readily available. Ask associate to show you where policies are located. Can be hard copy or electronic

  • Associates know how to find/use policies and procedures. Give them a policy title/subject and ask them to locate

  • Associates able to articulate International Patient Safety Goals. Ask them to give at least 2 IPSG and how we meet these goals

  • Associates able to articulate DHHS Mission statement (can use ID badge)

  • Associates able to articulate the DHHS Vision statement (can use ID badge)

  • Associates able to articulate performance improvement initiative for their area

  • Additional Comments:

Central Lines Observations

  • Is dressing adhesive intact over the catheter insertion site? (Includes chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and any other dressings)

  • Is any drainage at the insertion site contained?

  • Is the dressing dated and timed according to facility policy?

  • Is the catheter secured to reduce movement or tension?

  • Are the administration tubing sets labeled with the start date and time?

  • If the tubing set is labeled, is it within the specified date and time range for use?

  • Are all inactive ports capped according to facility policy?

Urinary Catheter Observations

  • Is the catheter properly secured to the patient?

  • Is there unobstructed flow from the catheter into the bag?

  • Is the collection bag below the level of the bladder?

  • Are the bag and tubing off of the floor?

Ventilator Observations

  • Is the head of the bed elevated >30 degrees?

  • Is the ventilator tubing free of excessive condensation?

  • Are supplies needed for oral care readily available?

Falls Risk Observation

  • Fall risk sign on the patient door

  • Is Fall risk arm band on patient

  • is the patient bed in lowest position

  • is the bed locked

  • Is the Side rails in upright position

  • Is the patient Call bell within reach

  • Is a patient sitter at the bedside

  • Fall Risk Assessment Completed on admission

  • Fall risk assessment completed per shift

  • Evidence of Purposeful rounding for 5 P's

  • Fall risk Care plan activated in Meditech

HAPI/CAPI Risk Observation

  • Braden Assessment completed on admission

  • Braden Assessment completed per shift

  • Photos taken on admission

  • Photos take on discharge

  • Patient seen by wound care within 24 hours post admission

  • Patient seen by wound care daily

  • Risk Connect completed for braden <15

  • Partial Bath /perineal care done q4h

Restraints Observation

OVERALL SCORE:

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