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Community Living Checklist for Quality Assurance

by Kermit Thomas, from the Community

This community living quality assurance checklist helps providers and residential care teams review critical areas of home and participant support. It covers personal file management, person-centered plans, risk assessments, medication storage and accountability, emergency kits and procedures, evacuation and shelter-in-place drills, cleaning and hygiene, food storage and refrigeration checks, electrical and fire safety, equipment and home maintenance, pest control, signage and posting requirements, and transportation records for agency vehicles. Use it to standardize audits, document findings, and maintain compliance while promoting safe, consistent, and high-quality care in community and residential settings.

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Home Health and Safety Inspection Checklist
Use this Home Health and Safety Inspection checklist to evaluate risks and compliance in residential or care home settings. Cover maintenance records, accident reporting and RIDDOR, COSHH controls and PPE, clinical waste and sharps disposal, moving and handling assessments and training, first aid readiness, environmental hazards and accessibility, smoking policy, laundry and chemical storage, grounds and lighting, electrical safety, and fire risk assessment and reviews. Capture findings, assign actions, and keep audits on record.
by John Crockett, from the Community
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Care Plan Audit Checklist
This Care Plan Audit checklist helps teams review and update resident care plans across key domains of daily living. Assess communication and mobility needs, risk of falls, support required for shopping, meal preparation and cooking, assistance with finances, and mental health or behavioral support. Verify medication management, including capacity to self-administer and processes for ordering, collection, and dispensing. Confirm personal care needs, standards for maintaining room and communal area cleanliness, and clearly document 1-to-1 support hours. Ideal for residential aged care, disability support, and community care services to ensure person-centered, up-to-date plans.
by Claire Wright, from the Community
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Care Home Safety and Housekeeping Inspection
This residential care home inspection checklist helps housekeepers and managers audit safety, cleanliness, and compliance across the property. It covers front entrance readiness, visitor policies and notice boards, key store controls and documentation, linen and cleaning stock, lounge and communal areas, kitchen food safety and appliances, bathrooms and hygiene, halls and fire signage, outdoor areas and security, plus staff ID, PPE, and key management. Use it to standardize checks, document issues, and maintain a safe, supportive environment.
by Rebecca Riddell, from the Community
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Self Assessment Scored Inspection Checklist
This scored self assessment checklist for community facilities helps management review and improve operations across key areas including processes and systems, cleaning and housekeeping, planned maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment, safe equipment use, environmental policy and energy management, changing rooms and toilets, health and safety such as risk assessments, COSHH, PPE, audits and emergency procedures, customer service, staff recruitment, training and development, inclusive program development, community engagement, and business review with KPIs. Use it to support quality assurance and continuous improvement at the Ibrox Community Complex or similar centers.
by alex copland, from the Community
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Community Living Checklist for Quality Assurance

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