Hospital safety checklist PDF

Fire Prevention

Security Management

  • Medications secured?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Syringes and needles secured?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Medical records secured?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Staff wearing IDs?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Belongings secured?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

Log Sheet Documentation

  • Crash carts - daily?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Refrigerators - daily?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Fire Extinguishers - monthly?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

Safety Management

  • Electrical cords and plugs in a safe condition?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Extension cords are not in use?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • GFI outlet within 6' of water source?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Electrical panels accessible (3')?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Corridors unobstructed?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Emergency reference guides available?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Flashlights available?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Lifting equipment available?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Stairwells clear?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Step stools available?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Storage and mechanical rooms clean?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

Utilities Management

  • Ceiling tiles stained?

    Safe
    At Risk
    N/A
  • Oxygen shut off valves labeled?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

Clinical Equipment

  • Current PM sticker?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Alarms disabled?

    Safe
    At Risk
    N/A

Hazardous Materials

  • Appropriate use of utility rooms?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Sharps containers overfilled?

    Safe
    At Risk
    N/A
  • PPE available?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Products properly labeled and stored?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

Infection Control

  • Hand-washing observed?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Isolation precautions followed?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Linen covered?

    Yes
    No
    N/A

Waste Management

  • Appropriate items in general trash?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Appropriate items in red bags?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Appropriate items in RCRA cans?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Appropriate items in sharps container?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Appropriate handling of waste streams?

    Yes
    No
    N/A
  • Follow-up for manager?

  • Follow-up for Facilities?