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Daily Unit and Room Checks

by Michelle Love-Patel, from the Community

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This daily unit and room checks template supports care teams in hospitals and long-term care by verifying resident well-being, hygiene, clothing, footwear, personal care, glasses and hearing aids, hydration, call bell access, and catheter status. It guides staff to review room cleanliness, bin emptying, bed position and power, air mattress settings, temperature, odors, trip hazards, and equipment condition, including toiletry stock and bathroom clutter. Use it to standardize observations and document repositioning schedules.

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