Title Page

  • Document No.

  • Department / Audit Title

  • Hospital Facility

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Name of Nursing Unit Manager

1.0. GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING in SELECTED AREA

  • 1.1. Are floors clear of debris and unwanted materials

  • 1.2. Are corridors/walkways and passages free of obstruction

  • 1.3. Are floor surfaces dry and free of slip hazards

2.0. EMERGENCY SYSTEM

  • 2.1. Are emergency exits signs posted ?

  • 2.2. Staff aware of location of emergency assembly points ? ASK RANDOM STAFF

  • 2.3. Are emergency exit maps posted and clearly marked ?

  • 2.4. Are emergency exits free from obstructions ?

  • 2.5. Do self-closing devices on stairway doors work properly ?

  • 2.6. Are emergency numbers displayed ?

3.0. FIRE PREVENTION

  • 3.1. Are fire extinguishers in place, clearly marked and signs clearly visible?

  • 3.2. Extinguishers free of obstruction ?

4.0. GENERAL LIGHTING

  • 4.1. Good natural lighting ?

  • 4.2. Light fittings clean and in good working order ?

5.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • 5.1. No broken plugs, sockets or switches ?

  • 5.2. No power leads crossing walkways ?

  • 5.3. No frayed or damaged leads ?

6.0. VOLUNTEERS - OFFICE HAZARDS

  • 6.1. Are office chairs in good condition i.e. casters, back rest and arm rest ?

  • 6.2. Desks in good condition i.e. sufficient leg room under desk, no nails protruding and wood not splintered ?

  • 6.3. Ventilation in office sufficient ?

7.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS/CONCERNS

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