Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Previous Inspection

  • Has the last inspection been reviewed?

  • Have all outstanding actions/issues been completed from the previous audit?

Emergency Preparedness

  • EM 1: Is staff able to locate the disaster, SDS and policy manuals?<br>*All manuals contain current information.

  • EM 2: Is the Emergency Manual available?

  • EM 3: Can the staff locate the medical zone shutoff valves?

General Safety

  • GS 1: GENERAL AREA:<br>1. Temperature Comfortable?<br>2. Areas free from odors?<br>3. Noise levels is acceptable/adequately controlled?<br>4. Ventilation is adequate?<br>5. Stair treads and handrails present, safe & secured?

  • GS 2: No items stored under sinks that can absorb moisture?

  • GS 3: No broken/damaged/unused equipment or furniture stored on the patient care units?<br> Coverings are intact - no rips or repairs needed?

  • GS 4: Are all electrical appliances (coffee makers, microwaves, radios, etc.) properly wired (3 prong/UL) & appear to be in good working condition?

  • GS 5: Potential Safety Hazards: <br> 1. Housekeeping & Maintenance carts & buckets are attended and lock?<br> 2. ALL FLUIDS ARE LABELED?

  • GS 6: LADDERS<br> 1. Are all ladders industrial strength (Non Household rated, check label)? <br> 2. Are ladders in good condition?<br> 3. Are ladders non conductive (Fiber glass)?<br>

  • GS 7: Are entry & walkways kept clear?

  • GS 8: Are parking lots properly maintained to provide a safe driving & walking area?

  • GS 9: Is handicapped parking available?

  • GS 10: Are docks, ramps & stairways in good repair and properly lighted?

  • GS 11: Are floor surfaces even & uncluttered, free of cracks, holes & tipping hazards?

  • GS 12: Is the floor clean & well maintained?

  • GS 13: Are non-slip surfaces provided?

  • GS 14: Is the use of extension cords prohibited?

  • GS 15: Laundry chute accesses are latched?

  • GS 16: Hazardous rooms are locked: EVS closets, supply closets, mechanical/electrical rooms & electrical panels?

  • GS 17: Are utility rooms in good order?

  • GS 18: Is waste managed appropriately?

  • GS 19: Are oily rags and combustible refuse in covered metal containers (Shops)?

  • GS 20: Are needles, syringes, sharps & glass disposed of properly?

  • GS 21: Is there a 44 inch clearance in corridors (Business Occupancies)?

  • GS 22: Is 36" clearance maintained around electrical panels?

  • GS 23: Are sterile supplies & soiled equipment stored seperately?<br>

  • GS 24: Refrigerators: Contain only those items designed for the refrigerator (specimen, medications or patient/employee food)?

  • GS 25: Are blanket warmers set to maintain temperature of 130 degrees?

  • GS 26: Electrical Safety<br> 1. Use of hospital grade power strips, plugs & receptacles in good condition?<br> 2. Wires neat and controlled with no trip hazards?

  • GS 27: Outer shipping carton boxes are empty & removed as soon as possible?

  • GS 28: Is equipment properly stored when not in use?

  • GS 29: Caution X-Ray signs are posted?

  • GS 30: Are all MRI Safety Zones posted?

  • GS 31: Are pregnancy warning signs posted?

  • GS 32: There are no other abnormalities or infractions?

HAZ

  • HAZ 1: Does staff know RIN (Recognize, Identify, Notify) with a spill?

  • HAZ 2: If required is PPE available?

  • HAZ 3: Is adequate ventilation provided?

  • HAZ 4: Is chemical signage appropriately displayed?

  • HAZ 5: Are hazardous chemicals and flammable agents labeled and stored properly?

  • HAZ 6: Are gas cylinders stored appropiately?

  • HAZ 7: Is the HMI (Hazardous Material Inventory) current (Sample one product)? Online?

  • HAZ 8: Can the staff locate the HMI?

  • HAZ 9: No hazardous chemicals /materials stored over shoulder high or where it can be knocked over?

  • HAZ 10: Are cleaning products & chemicals stored properly & away from food and clinical supplies?

  • HAZ 11: Are emergency eye washes & safety showers tested routinely and the inspection tags are present and up to date?

  • HAZ 12: Are eye washes & showers easily accessed?

  • HAZ 13: Are all containers properly marked, labeled & safe? Housekeeping carts?

  • HAZ 14: Are Hazardous Materials Disposed of properly?

  • HAZ 15: Are all portable tanks securely mounted?

  • HAZ 16: Is there inadequate spill containment (Eng., EVS., Shops, Etc.)?

  • HAZ 17: Are all flammable liquids kept in approved containers?

  • HAZ 18: Is there excessive quantities stored on site?

Life Safety

  • LS 1: Is the fire alarm system functioning (look for in-terminate lights) correctly?

  • LS 2: Nothing stored on top of flammable cabinets? Not more than 3 flammable storage cabinets may be present in a single storage area?

  • LS 3: Appropriate storage of boxes and patient care items:<br> 1. Not directly on floor<br> 2. 18" clearance from ceiling<br> 3. Boxes stored on shelves close to floor must have solid bottom and high enough to not incur water damage from mopping<br> 4. Volume of combustible material is not stored in large quantity as top create a fire hazard

  • LS 4: Oxygen or other combustible compressed gas cylinders are stored properly:<br> 1. Secured in floor stand, carrier or secured to the wall by a mount (not laying on the floor or against the wall).<br> 2. Labeled and separated, full from empty.

  • LS 5: Fire exits and hallways are cleared:<br> 1. Egress corridors must have 8' clearance.<br> 2. Equipment in corridors must be in use within 30 minutes to remain in corridor.

  • LS 6: Are fire hydrants and standpipes accessible?

  • LS 7: Fire alarm pull stations, fire extinguishers, medical gas shutoff valves and electrical panels are not blocked?

  • LS 8: Fire extinguishers have been inspected monthy?

  • LS 9: Are fire extinguishers proper size and type (Surgery,. MRI., Food Service, IT., etc.)?

  • LS 10: Maximum of 2-32 gallon trash cans in a 10x10 room (unless fire rated)?

  • LS 11: Are "EXIT" doors unlocked or equipped with "panic bars"?

  • LS 12: Are fire doors kept closed or magnetically held open?

  • LS 13: Fire doors are not blocked, wedged or propped and when closed is positive latching?

  • LS 14: Are fire doors free of damage and do they close properly?

  • LS 15: Is 20% rule being violated? No combustibles on fire rated doors and walls?

  • LS 16: Exit signs are illuminated and readily visible/undamaged?

  • LS 17: Are all sprinkler heads clean, in good shape and escutcheons tight/in place?

  • LS 18: Ceiling tiles are in place, no cracks, holes, misaligned or visible stains?

  • LS 19: Is space being utilized appropriately?

  • LS 20: Is staff lounge guidelines being followed?

  • LS 21: Are stairways free of storage?

  • LS 22: Floors, ceilings, walls and other surfaces intact and free from holes, damage and soiling?

Medical Equipment

  • ME 1: Are bio-medical equipment stickers on patient equipment current?

Security

  • SEC 1: Everyone has ID badges and visible?

  • SEC 2: Are valuables secured (purses, expensive equipment, etc.)?

  • SEC 3: Does the area appear to be safe and secure?

Utilities Management

  • UM 1: Are switch plates & outlets covered?

  • UM 2: Are all electrical cords, plugs and switches in good order?

  • UM 3: Are Medical Gas Valve accessible, labeled & clean?

  • UM 4: Is electrical equipment equipped with ground wire?

  • UM 5: No power leads or cords across walkways?

Exteriors

  • EX 1: No damage, uneven surfaces, surface quility?

  • EX 2: Surface differences more the 1/2" accross?

  • EX 3: Are cracks greater than 1/2" accross?

  • EX 4: Are manholes and vault covers secure?

  • EX 5: Is the vehicles barriers undamaged and properly placed?

  • EX 6: Are the walkways clear, unobstructed by bushes etc.?

Information Management

  • IM 1: Confidential Patient Information: Cannot be overhead or seen by unauthorized persons:<br> 1. Computer terminals signed off when not in use.<br> 2. Patient information is not discussed in public areas.<br> 3. No patient information visible to unauthorized persons.

  • IM 2: No clipboards displayed as sign-in sheets when multiple patient names on the list?

  • IM 3: If fax machine is in public area, patient information is quickly removed.

Infection Prevention

  • IP 1: Food and drink in designated areas: no employee food of drinks in the public/patient areas, should be limited to private offices or break rooms.

  • IP 2: Hand hygiene products:<br> 1. No empty alcohol gel bottles<br> 2. No empty soap or paper towels<br> 3. Hospital approved products being use

  • IP 3: PPE:<br> 1. Readily available<br> 2. Clearly marked<br> 3. Worn correctly

  • IP 4: Biohazard waste:<br> 1. Discard in Red Bags with a biohazard symbol<br> 2. Not overfilled<br> 3. Covered containers<br> 4. Contains only biohazards waste, no trash<br> 5. Stored in a secure area

  • IP 5: Soiled Linen: Properly stored in closed container and not overfilled.

  • IP 6: Linen and Linen Carts:<br> 1. Covered and carts have solid bottoms.<br> 2. Pillows are cleaned and bagged for storage or considered dirty, to be cleaned prior to use.<br> 3. If dirty not stored with clean linens.

  • IP 7: Sharps Waste:<br> 1. Placed in punctured resistant sharps container with lid.<br> 2. Disposed of when 3/4 full or "full" indicator.<br> 3. Mounted appropriately.<br> 4. Stored in secure location.

  • IP 8: General Cleanliness:<br> 1. Observe surfaces for high dust & residue, floors, stairwells, nutritional area, med prep areas, lobby, exam rooms, bathrooms, equipment, decorative items, curtains, blinds or drapes.<br> 2. No blood or bodily fluids.<br> 3. Staff using hospital approved cleaning products according to manufacturer's recommendations.

  • IP 9: Air vents: Clean

  • IP 10: Coverings are clean and intact on exam tables, phlebotomy chairs, chairs in waiting areas and exam rooms - no rips or repairs needed. Coverings can be cleaned/disinfected with hospital approved product.

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