Mercy El Reno- EOC Safety Audit 3

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. PREVIOUS AUDITS

• 1.1 Has the last audit been reviewed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Are there any outstanding concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

A. SAFETY/GENERAL SAFETY

• A1. Warning signs or barricades are placed when work creates a hazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A2. Medication cart is locked, neat and tidy, without expired medicines/products?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A3. Clean linen is covered with nothing on top of cart?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A4. All furniture and equipment is in sound condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A5. This area is free from sharp objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A6. All wall-mounted devices are secure and not loose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A7. Cleaning chemicals are properly labeled and are not accessible by patients and visitors?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A8. Logs for Refrigerators/Freezers, and warmers are complete and corrective actions documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A9. Boxes of patient care item are not stored directly on the floor? (must be elevated 6")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A10. Items are not stored under sink(s)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B. ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• B1. Items are not stored within 30” of an electrical panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B2. Electrical cords, plugs, plates and switches are in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B3. Extension cords only used temporarily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B4. All areas are free of electrical “wire nests” ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B5. Electrical panel estate locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

C. MEDICATION/MEDICAL SUPPLIES

• C1. Medications/medical supplies - have not passed expiration dates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C2. All syringes, basins, containing medication or solutions are labeled properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C3. Med Carts/Med Rooms are secured at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

D. INFECTION PREVENTION

• D1. Staff food is not stored in patient refrigerators?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D2. Refrigerators/Freezers are clean and labeled for type of storage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D3. Refrigerators/Freezers contain thermometers and the refrigerator graphs are up-to date

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D4. No open or expired patient nourishment containers in refrigerator?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D5. Ice machines are clean, no signs of deposits?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D6. Anti-microbial soap and paper towels are available for hand washing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D7. Containers used infectious waste are covered, leak proof, and clearly labeled as a biohazard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D8. Disposed sharps are in an approved container?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D9. Sharps containers are secured in their holders and not overfill?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D12. Staff (including contracting physicians) perform hand hygiene ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

E. ENVIRONMENTAL

• E1. Floors free of dirt, dust and litter?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E2. Ledges, walls and air vents free of dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E3. Toilets and sinks secure and clean?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E4. Privacy curtains clean and unsoiled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

F. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• F1. ** How can you access Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F2. ** Do you know where your PPE is located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

G. FIRE PREVENTION/ LIFE SAFETY

• G1. ** Can you explain when you would implement R.A.C.E. and what does it stand for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G2. ** Can you explain P.A.S.S. and what does it stand for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G3. ** Where are the fire extinguishers and pull stations located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G4. Two exit signs visible from each corridor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G5. Halls/Corridors uncluttered and accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G6. Wheeled items are stored in corridor less then 30 minutes at a time?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G7. Are ceiling tiles in place, not stained and not broken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G8. Are the sprinkler heads free of dust?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G9. Fire extinguisher (s) recently serviced? (monthly)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G10. Automatic fire doors free from obstacles and positively latch when activated? (Doorways should not be blocked or wedged.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G11. Eighteen-inch clearance from sprinkler head ensuring no obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G12. Are compressed gases stored in designated areas only?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G13. Are full and empty cylinders stored separately according to sign/labels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G14. All lights are working properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G15. Flammable and hazardous materials properly stored and labeled?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G16. Fire extinguishers and pull stations clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G17. Placement of Hand Sanitizer is not within 6" to a potential ignition source?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G18. Exits clear of obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

H. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES

• H1. ** Can you tell me the number you would dial to initiate an emergency response?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• H2. ** Where are your Computer Downtime Forms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

I. SECURITY MANAGEMENT

• I1. ** How do you notify Security in a non-emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I2. All staff wearing ID badges @ eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• I3. Are valuables properly stored in department?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

J. EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT

• J1. ** What are the procedures if a device/equipment does not work properly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• J2. All medical equipment/devices has a current Bio-Medical sticker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

K. UTILITY MANAGEMENT

• K1. ** Where are your emergency backup procedures located for a loss of utility services?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• K2. ** In case of a fire on the unit, who is authorized to shut off medical gases?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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