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Private Health Facility Inspection and Evaluation Checklist

By using this privte health facility 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

Private Health Facility Inspection and Evaluation Checklist

By using this privte health facility 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.

    Name of Facility:

    Date of inspection:

    Facility representative:

    SECTION A - Infection Prevention and Control

    Handwashing facilities are available throughout the facility in accordance with the requirements of the Australasian Healthcare Facility Guidelines.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Liquid soap is available at the hand basin.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Paper towel is available at the hand basin.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Waste bins are located close to the hand basin.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Alcohol-based hand rubs are available at point of care.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is available in procedure rooms (gloves, gowns/aprons, eye & face protection).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Appropriate sized sharps containers are available – these are secured to a trolley, wall mount or point of use tray.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Waste management plan is in place including management of medical waste bins.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Air sampling test results meet requirements.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Window finishes (blinds, curtains, frosting etc.).

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Dust capture points.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Furnishings - Infection control assessment only.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Floor coverings.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Linen.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Single use items

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Multiple use solutions or medications.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Cleaning solutions.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    General Overall Cleanliness of facility

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Water distribution operation, and maintenance plan is in place.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

    Problem areas identified (cite item number/s)

    Any other problem areas identified

    Remedial actions agreed

    Timeline agreed (Review date)

    Overall Assessment decision

    All requirements met?

    Inspector’s Name:

    Inspector’s Signature: …

    Click here to sign

    SECTION B - Infrastructure

    General access

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency access

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Emergency procedures – plans and procedures for emergency personnel and required equipment.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a fire safety risk assessment and management plan in place? Confirm placement of extinguishers.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Managing the deteriorating patient.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Appropriate escalation and retrieval plans are in place including access to relevant equipment.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    After hours patient contact and referral services for patients.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Consent – is there a process for informed consent for patients.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Patient privacy -including post op recovery.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Are patient information sheets available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Drug storage including storage, administration and disposal.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Record management

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Operating or Procedure rooms are air-conditioned.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Room numbering and room identification is clearly identifiable.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Prevention of scalding

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Toilets -staff and patients

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Staff change rooms

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Communication and call bells.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Duress alarms

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Security

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Has the facility has been accredited according to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards? Is evidence available?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Is there a Worker Health and Safety Plan / Occupational Health and Safety Plan?

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Reverse osmosis (if present.)

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Plumbing certification. Including commissioning water testing results if applicable.

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    Electrical Certification

    • Pass
    • Flag
    • Fail

    ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

    Problem areas identified (cite item number/s)

    Any other problem areas identified

    Remedial actions agreed

    Timeline agreed (Review date)

    Overall Assessment decision

    All requirements met?

    Inspector’s Name:

    Inspector’s Signature:

    Click here to sign
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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