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
Step surfaces slippery
Carpet intact
Stairs and grab rails in good condition
Fire doors are closed
AISLES AND FLOORS
Free of obstruction
Carpet intact
In good repair
Slippery
Smoke doors free from obstacles
Appropriate footwear worn by staff
Lighting
Adequate illumination
Good natural lighting
No direct or reflected glare
Light fittings clean and in good repair
No single fluorescent tubes
Exit signs laminated
Night lights fitted
WINDOWS
Lockable
Controlled opening height
In good condition
Fly screens are in good condition
STORAGE
Adequate
Materials/equipment stacked
Obstructing access
Safety steps provided for high storage
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
Shelves are free of dust and rubbish
EQUIPMENT
General
Adequate work space to use
Fitted with brakes
Adjustable
In good repair
Regular ongoing maintenance attended (check dates)
Beds
Height adjustable
Fitted with brakes
Cotsides fitted
Accommodates all lifting machines
OFFICE AREAS
The office chairs are adjustable
There is sufficient leg room for the worker
There is foot support for the worker if required
The chair controls are within easy reach
Arms are provided where necessary
There is adequate space to work in
If the chair has castors is it on carpet?
If the chair has castors is it on carpet?
SCREEN BASED EQUIPMENT
Sufficient contrast
Glare (screen)
Glare (external)
Variation from keyboard duties
Work station is adjustable to meet individual needs: - monitor, desk, keyboard,document holder provided, sufficient room to work in
WASTE DISPOSAL
Correct bins provided for: (i) General – paper, etc. (ii) Sharps (iii) Food (iv) Other: infected / cytotoxic / glass (indicate which)
Appropriate colour coded bags being used
Bins are vermin proof
OXYGEN CYLINDERS
Trolley provided and used
Cylinder stabilisation - straps / chains - provided - used
Empty cylinders stored separately and labelled
Stores advised a replacement is required
Replacement is prompt
Warning signs displayed
There is sufficient oxygen in the cylinder
Frequency checked when not used. Specify
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
A material safety data sheet fore each chemical used
Containment materials available for spills
Personal protective equipment: - available - used correctly – suitable
Disposal procedure satisfactory
Flammable agents in a flameproof cupboard
Storage of minimal quantities in the workplace
Ventilation with extraction available at source
Sufficient room to use product
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Are cleaning signs used appropriately?
Are all exits clear?
Are all verandahs clear?
ELECTRICAL
Power cords frayed / damaged
Power cords in the way
Double adaptors used
Unchecked equipment being used
Equipment not in use properly stored
s equipment checked regularly
STAFF AMENITIES
Washrooms clean
Toilet clean
Well stocked with toilet / hand paper
FIRE AND EVACUATION
Have all staff attended Emergency Procedure lectures/training?
Do staff know fire procedure?
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)
Do staff know evacuation procedure?
Identify lateral evacuation points if fire was located
Do the staff know: (I) the different fire extinguishers and hose reels? (ii) how to use them?
The evacuation kit is available and complete
Do the staff know where the floor plan is for their area?
ENVIRONMENT
Is the area: (I) too hot? (ii) too cold?
Taps are drip free when turned off
Wet areas: - non-slip surface - water contained within the area
Drug storage areas are locked: drug cupboards, drug fridge, drug trolley, drug keys are being carried by a Registered Nurse
Medical Emergency Staff know: - where equipment is stored, drugs, resus equipment, suction
LIFTING MACHINE/EQUIPMENT
Brakes fitted
Wheels in good order
Free of oil leaks
Slings in good condition
Correct slings available
BED BATH
Brakes working
Hydraulics working
Vinyl in good state
Trolley corners have fittings
SUCTION MACHINE
Wheels working
Clean bottle
Suction working
Pressure <50mHg
Dilly bag: - Gloves Suction Catheters
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)