Environment of Care Rounds Current Version

This Environment of Care Rounds checklist supports hospitals and healthcare facilities in auditing safety, infection prevention, privacy and information security, engineering and life safety systems, interior design, patient safety, supply chain and sterile storage, and food service operations. It covers requirements such as emergency power and lighting, medical gas procedures, housekeeping and waste handling, sharps and PPE, HIPAA privacy safeguards, fire and egress compliance, hazardous materials and spill response, refrigeration and temperature logs, and VA-specific security practices. Use it to standardize rounds, document findings, and drive corrective actions that enhance compliance and patient safety across inpatient and outpatient areas.