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Hospitals Inspection Checklist

By using this hospital inspection checklist you ensure that healthcare services are meeting the required standards of care, that good practice is identified and areas for improvement are addressed.
MaintainX
07/22/2022

Hospitals Inspection Checklist

By using this hospital inspection checklist you ensure that healthcare services are meeting the required standards of care, that good practice is identified and areas for improvement are addressed.

    STAIRWAYS

    Free of obstacles

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Step surfaces slippery

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Carpet intact

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Stairs and grab rails in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fire doors are closed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    AISLES AND FLOORS

    Free of obstruction

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Carpet intact

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    In good repair

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Slippery

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Smoke doors free from obstacles

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Appropriate footwear worn by staff

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Lighting

    Adequate illumination

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Good natural lighting

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No direct or reflected glare

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Light fittings clean and in good repair

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    No single fluorescent tubes

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Exit signs laminated

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Night lights fitted

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    WINDOWS

    Lockable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Controlled opening height

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    In good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fly screens are in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    STORAGE

    Adequate

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Materials/equipment stacked

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Obstructing access

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Safety steps provided for high storage

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Designed to minimise manual handling (I) light plant/substance/goods stored at higher level than heavy plant/substance goods (ii) in frequently used plant/substances/goods stored at ground level or over shoulder height

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Shelves are free of dust and rubbish

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    EQUIPMENT

    General

    Adequate work space to use

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fitted with brakes

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Adjustable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    In good repair

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Regular ongoing maintenance attended (check dates)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Beds

    Height adjustable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Fitted with brakes

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cotsides fitted

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Accommodates all lifting machines

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    OFFICE AREAS

    The office chairs are adjustable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    There is sufficient leg room for the worker

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    There is foot support for the worker if required

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    The chair controls are within easy reach

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Arms are provided where necessary

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    There is adequate space to work in

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    If the chair has castors is it on carpet?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    If the chair has castors is it on carpet?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    SCREEN BASED EQUIPMENT

    Sufficient contrast

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Glare (screen)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Glare (external)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Variation from keyboard duties

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Work station is adjustable to meet individual needs: - monitor, desk, keyboard,document holder provided, sufficient room to work in

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    WASTE DISPOSAL

    Correct bins provided for: (i) General – paper, etc. (ii) Sharps (iii) Food (iv) Other: infected / cytotoxic / glass (indicate which)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Appropriate colour coded bags being used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Bins are vermin proof

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    OXYGEN CYLINDERS

    Trolley provided and used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cylinder stabilisation - straps / chains - provided - used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Empty cylinders stored separately and labelled

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Stores advised a replacement is required

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Replacement is prompt

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Warning signs displayed

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    There is sufficient oxygen in the cylinder

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Frequency checked when not used. Specify

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

    A material safety data sheet fore each chemical used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Containment materials available for spills

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Personal protective equipment: - available - used correctly – suitable

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Disposal procedure satisfactory

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Flammable agents in a flameproof cupboard

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Storage of minimal quantities in the workplace

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Ventilation with extraction available at source

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Sufficient room to use product

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    PHYSICAL HAZARDS

    Are cleaning signs used appropriately?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all exits clear?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are all verandahs clear?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ELECTRICAL

    Power cords frayed / damaged

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Power cords in the way

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Double adaptors used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Unchecked equipment being used

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Equipment not in use properly stored

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    s equipment checked regularly

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    STAFF AMENITIES

    Washrooms clean

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Toilet clean

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Well stocked with toilet / hand paper

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    FIRE AND EVACUATION

    Have all staff attended Emergency Procedure lectures/training?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do staff know fire procedure?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    What is the procedure if you find or suspect a fire? (i) activate break glass alarm (ii) the hose reel: when last checked? (check dates)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do staff know evacuation procedure?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Identify lateral evacuation points if fire was located

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do the staff know: (I) the different fire extinguishers and hose reels? (ii) how to use them?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    The evacuation kit is available and complete

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Do the staff know where the floor plan is for their area?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ENVIRONMENT

    Is the area: (I) too hot? (ii) too cold?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Taps are drip free when turned off

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Wet areas: - non-slip surface - water contained within the area

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Drug storage areas are locked: drug cupboards, drug fridge, drug trolley, drug keys are being carried by a Registered Nurse

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Medical Emergency Staff know: - where equipment is stored, drugs, resus equipment, suction

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    LIFTING MACHINE/EQUIPMENT

    Brakes fitted

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Wheels in good order

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Free of oil leaks

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Slings in good condition

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Correct slings available

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    BED BATH

    Brakes working

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Hydraulics working

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Vinyl in good state

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Trolley corners have fittings

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    SUCTION MACHINE

    Wheels working

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Clean bottle

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Suction working

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Pressure <50mHg

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Dilly bag: - Gloves Suction Catheters

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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