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  • INTEGRIS Sterile Processing Department Audit
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    INTEGRIS Sterile Processing Department Audit

    This INTEGRIS sterile processing department audit checklist helps hospitals and surgical centers assess compliance across decontamination, packaging, sterilizer loading and unloading, and sterile storage. Items include PPE use, instrument cleaning and inspection, ultrasonic and washer testing, Bowie Dick and biological indicator monitoring, and adherence to manufacturer IFU and AAMI parameters. Use it to document observations, verify workflows, and improve infection prevention and patient safety. Free, digital, and ready to customize for your facility.

    by Tami Inman, from the Community
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  • SCAS HART MIBS LOLER Inspection Checklist
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    SCAS HART MIBS LOLER Inspection Checklist

    Perform a thorough LOLER inspection of the MIBS used by SCAS HART teams with this step-by-step checklist. Verify head restraint straps, closing straps, foot harnesses, carry handles, tube attachments, spinal insert straps, vertical lifting straps, pre-installed slings, external and internal body components, detachable head restraint, carry bag, and plastic skid. Record insert size and MIBS number, and confirm additional equipment such as helmet, ear and eye protection, and Medi-Wrap blanket. Use this template to maintain lifting safety, equipment integrity, and compliance during patient handling and transport.

    by David Findlay, from the Community
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  • JHH Adult Inpatient Tracer Tool
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    JHH Adult Inpatient Tracer Tool

    This JHH Adult Inpatient Tracer Tool supports hospital teams in auditing end-to-end inpatient care and documentation. Sections cover nursing and provider documentation, pre-op checks, anesthesia consent and assessments, surgical time-outs, post-anesthesia evaluations, H&P requirements and updates, procedural informed consent, immediate and detailed post-op notes, and restraint use with orders, assessments, and education. It also guides nursing plans of care, admission screening, medication reconciliation, critical action value notifications, fall protocols, patient education, pain assessment and management, advance directives, medication ordering and administration safety (including chemotherapy), VAD and central line checklists, infection prevention practices, equipment management, emergency preparedness, patient environment standards, alarm response, and EVC cleaning audits.

    by Anne Steele, from the Community
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  • Pre-Acceptance Waste Audit HTM 07:01 Checklist
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    Pre-Acceptance Waste Audit HTM 07:01 Checklist

    This pre-acceptance waste audit checklist supports healthcare facilities in meeting HTM 07:01 and related regulations. It guides auditors through on-site reviews of clinical and non-clinical waste handling, including segregation of orange, yellow, purple, blue, red, and offensive streams; secure storage and container checks; labeling and documentation; and compound security. The tool outlines a traffic-light scoring system, summarizes container inspections, and captures action plans and signatures. Aligned with UK legislation and best-practice guidance, it helps verify safe, compliant, and effective waste management across departments.

    by Steve Hebblethwaite, from the Community
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  • Infectiepreventie audit en aanbevelingen
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    Infectiepreventie audit en aanbevelingen

    Deze Nederlandse auditchecklist helpt zorginstellingen bij het beoordelen en verbeteren van infectiepreventie. Onderwerpen zijn onder meer handhygiëne, reiniging en desinfectie van apparatuur en oppervlakken, isolatiemaatregelen en PBM, werkprocessen (scheiding schoon-vuil, nat-droog, steriel-niet steriel) en de patiëntomgeving. De audit koppelt observaties aan concrete aanbevelingen en is gebaseerd op richtlijnen van WIP en LCI. Persoons- en medische gegevens worden niet geregistreerd in het sjabloon.

    by Stefan, from the Community
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  • Auditoría COVID-19 del Gobierno de México
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    Auditoría COVID-19 del Gobierno de México

    Lista de verificación basada en lineamientos del Gobierno de México para un retorno seguro al trabajo durante COVID-19. Cubre medidas de ingeniería en accesos, áreas comunes, oficinas y procesos productivos; protocolos administrativos como filtros sanitarios, control de visitas, teletrabajo, escalonamiento de turnos, limpieza y desinfección diaria, y supervisión de cumplimiento; uso de equipo de protección personal según el nivel de exposición; capacitación presencial o a distancia sobre higiene de manos, respiratoria y sana distancia; y promoción a la salud con detección de síntomas, manejo de casos sospechosos y confirmados, y apoyo a la salud física y mental. Incluye recomendaciones de ventilación, señalización, barreras físicas, higiene y ética de no discriminación para prevenir contagios y romper cadenas de transmisión.

    by Oscar David Barba Perez, from the Community
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  • MEM Niv II R2E Surgical Evaluation Checklist
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    MEM Niv II R2E Surgical Evaluation Checklist

    This MEM Niv II R2E surgical evaluation checklist helps healthcare teams verify module readiness across personnel, material, and procedures. Assess staffing levels and training, equipment availability and fitness for purpose, and documented command and control arrangements. Use the FC, C, or CL scale to capture capability, highlight risks, and record actions to maintain compliance and clinical readiness.

    by Iwan Niessen, from the Community
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  • Estudio de Seguridad Sector Hospitalario ROP-001D
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    Estudio de Seguridad Sector Hospitalario ROP-001D

    Plantilla en español para realizar un estudio integral de seguridad en el sector hospitalario. Cubre seguridad física del perímetro y áreas críticas, evaluación de iluminación, cerraduras y accesos; seguridad electrónica con CCTV, alarmas de intrusión y control de accesos; sistemas y procedimientos de vigilancia para entradas, urgencias y parqueaderos; y componentes de seguridad industrial como detectores de humo, gabinetes contra incendio, rutas de evacuación y botiquín. Incluye secciones para hallazgos, mantenimiento y recomendaciones finales.

    by Roque Sierra, from the Community
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  • Monitoring Terminal Cleaning Checklist
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    Monitoring Terminal Cleaning Checklist

    This CDC-based monitoring checklist supports terminal cleaning audits in healthcare settings. It guides staff to review high-touch room and bathroom surfaces such as bed rails, tray tables, IV poles, call buttons, phones, door knobs, light switches, handrails, sinks, toilet seats, and flush handles. It also prompts evaluation of equipment controls including IV pumps, multi-module monitors and cables, ventilator panels, and more. Users can record the monitoring method used, including direct observation, fluorescent gel, swab or agar slide cultures, and ATP systems, along with notes and locations. Use it to standardize documentation and strengthen infection prevention practices across patient care areas.

    by Anna Frick, from the Community
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  • NSQHS Standard 4 Medication Safety Audit Tool
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    NSQHS Standard 4 Medication Safety Audit Tool

    Use this Version 2 audit tool to assess compliance with NSQHS Standard 4 Medication Safety. The checklist guides reviews of clinical governance, patient information and documentation, medication history and reconciliation, adverse drug reactions reporting, continuity of medication management, storage and cold chain practices, and the safe handling of high risk medicines. Ideal for hospitals and health services aiming to monitor performance, identify risks, and improve medication management outcomes.

    by Marrianne Beaty, from the Community
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  • Clinical Area and Stock Room Inspection Checklist
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    Clinical Area and Stock Room Inspection Checklist

    This clinical area and stock room inspection checklist helps hospitals and clinics verify compliance across infection control, PPE readiness and disposal, emergency signage, fire safety, and patient bathroom standards. It guides stock room organization, sterile and non sterile separation, FIFO practices, temperature and humidity logs, and expiry checks. Sections cover linen room security and storage, medication room controls including narcotics, labeling, formulary access, temperature and humidity ranges, and refrigerator monitoring with corrective actions. It also addresses medical equipment inventory and PPM, trolley and mobility aids condition, oxygen cylinder storage, notice board requirements, and proper waste segregation and sharps disposal.

    by Marnelli Ignacio, from the Community
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  • CMS Medical Staff Requirements Checklist
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    CMS Medical Staff Requirements Checklist

    This CMS Medical Staff checklist helps hospitals align with Conditions of Participation for medical staff governance and oversight. It summarizes A-tag and B-tag requirements, eligibility and appointment processes, credentialing and privileging (including telemedicine), periodic appraisals, unified medical staff structures, and enforcement of bylaws. Use it to review bylaws, leadership, peer review, hospital-specific needs, H&P completion and updates, and documentation practices to support quality of care and survey readiness.

    by Chad Niemeyer, from the Community
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  • CMS Requirements for Hospital Laboratory Services
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    CMS Requirements for Hospital Laboratory Services

    Comprehensive summary of CMS Condition of Participation 482.27 for hospital laboratory services. Covers CLIA certification for all lab services, integration with QAPI, treatment of lab results as medical records, 24/7 emergency testing availability, written policies for tissue specimen collection and examination, and responsibilities for blood and blood component safety, lookback, quarantine, recordkeeping, and patient notification. Applicable to on-campus, off-campus, and contracted services; emphasizes medical staff roles and adherence to federal and state regulations.

    by Chad Niemeyer, from the Community
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  • COSHH Risk Assessment Template
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    COSHH Risk Assessment Template

    This COSHH risk assessment template helps teams control exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace. It guides users to record product details, MSDS information, hazard classifications, how and where the substance is used, and any by products created. Assess who may be affected, the type of hazard such as gas, vapor, mist, fumes, dust, liquid or solid, and the route of exposure including inhalation, skin, eyes or ingestion. Document existing controls like ventilation, PPE, and protective clothing, along with general precautions and first aid. Capture emergency actions for spills and fires, environmental impacts, and requirements for storage, disposal and transport. Conclude with an overall risk rating, improvements, and a review schedule to keep controls effective.

    by Olusegun Stephen, from the Community
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  • Health Safety and Security Audit Checklist
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    Health Safety and Security Audit Checklist

    Conduct a thorough health, safety and security audit for healthcare sites with this ready to use checklist. Review external access, perimeter security and lighting; verify alarms, CCTV and reception controls; check access management and visitor protocols; confirm asbestos and COSHH compliance; assess fire safety, first aid and marshals; evaluate personal alarms, interview room design and DSE; address manual handling, lone working and welfare facilities; ensure secure storage of medications and effective sharps management; and verify electrical safety, cash handling and record keeping. Ideal for clinics, hospitals and community services.

    by Nick Hulme, from the Community
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  • Safety Fire and Evacuation Drill Checklist
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    Safety Fire and Evacuation Drill Checklist

    This fire and evacuation drill checklist helps clinics and healthcare facilities assess emergency readiness. Verify staff knowledge of alarm systems and reporting procedures; confirm correct location details are communicated; check evacuation of patients from danger zones; assess ability to confine the fire, close fire doors, and manually contain areas; confirm extinguisher location and activation using PASS; confirm awareness of RACE; verify oxygen shut-off procedures, evacuation preparation, muster point location, and full facility evacuation if needed. Includes scoring pass or fail, comments, and signature fields.

    by Clint Hall, from the Community
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  • CNO Safety Training Form 1.0
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    CNO Safety Training Form 1.0

    Documentation of Training

    by Daryl Holaday, from the Community
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  • Pharmacy Readiness Evaluation Level 2
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    Pharmacy Readiness Evaluation Level 2

    This Level 2 pharmacy readiness evaluation checklist helps teams verify the essentials for a safe and capable pharmacy module. It covers personnel staffing and training, availability and fitness of equipment, temperature controlled storage for pharmaceuticals, documentation, and direct exchange items. It also checks maintenance systems for medical and non medical equipment, procedures for blood storage and supply, disposal of contaminated medical waste, and quality programs for storage and distribution of medical supplies and blood. The checklist confirms the cold chain is in place, lists equivalent pharmaceuticals from other nations, and notes command and control arrangements. Scoring guidance includes Fully Capable, Capable, and Capable with Limitations to surface risks and improvement actions.

    by Iwan Niessen, from the Community
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  • Verpleegafdeling Checklist
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    Verpleegafdeling Checklist

    Deze verpleegafdeling checklist is ontworpen voor ziekenhuizen om zorgkwaliteit en infectiepreventie te borgen. De inhoud behandelt basishygiëne, persoonlijke beschermingsmiddelen, pre- en postoperatieve zorg, wondzorg, isolatieprocedures, infuus- en katheterzorg, ADL-zorg, opslag van steriele hulpmiddelen, medicatieveiligheid, omgang met lichaamsvloeistoffen en schoonmaak. Teams kunnen deze lijst gebruiken om protocollen te toetsen, risico’s te verminderen en naleving te verbeteren binnen de verpleegkundige afdeling.

    by Gert Vanderlinden, from the Community
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  • Monthly Wellbeing Audit
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    Monthly Wellbeing Audit

    Use this monthly wellbeing audit to review wellbeing and compliance across a care home. Check resident admissions and care plans, daily logs, medication MAR sheets, activities, meal audits, complaints, DOLS procedures, and resident input. Verify staff numbers, sickness, return-to-work records, development plans, training matrix, supervisions, safeguarding knowledge, uniform standards, and CQC notifications. Inspect property risks and PEEPs, maintenance logs, signage, and cleanliness. Confirm servicing for lifts and hoists, emergency lights, electrical, fire equipment, gas, legionella, PAT testing, vents, and ducts. Record observations and notes, then capture signatures.

    by Alison Cupples, from the Community
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  • Hospital EOC Emergency Management Drill
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    Hospital EOC Emergency Management Drill

    Conduct a full-day emergency operations drill for an outpatient setting using a realistic hostage scenario. This template guides hospital teams through communications, safety and security, staffing, utilities, and patient and visitor management aligned to EM 02.02 elements. Verify notification procedures, evacuation plans, rally points, outside agency coordination, and post-incident accountability.

    by Joe Knight, from the Community
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  • Anesthesia and Surgical Care Tracer Tools
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    Anesthesia and Surgical Care Tracer Tools

    This tracer checklist helps hospitals standardize sedation and anesthesia services and align with professional standards and regulations. It covers organization and management, staff competencies, and documentation. Guidance includes pre-sedation risk assessment, preanesthesia and preinduction assessments, anesthesia planning, and continuous monitoring. The tool details patient education, recovery and discharge criteria, and postoperative pain management. Surgical planning and documentation requirements are outlined, along with postsurgical care and plan updates. It also addresses implantable medical devices, including selection, training, adverse event reporting, infection control, device traceability, and recall follow-up.

    by Joven Bilbao, from the Community
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  • Operating Room and Theater Checklist
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    Operating Room and Theater Checklist

    Use this operating room and theater checklist to audit OR readiness and safety. Verify hand hygiene and PPE, sharps control, room cleaning between cases, terminal cleaning, and proper transport of waste. Confirm daily sterilizer testing, sterile processing practices, preventive maintenance, and event related packaging. Review PACU cleanliness and crash cart checks, linen handling, and biohazard waste compliance. Strengthen medication management with single dose preference, labeling, secure storage, and aseptic technique. Include respiratory equipment care, high-level disinfection of reusable items, and medical stores conditions. Apply ICRA for construction and follow MOH single-use policies.

    by Joven Bilbao, from the Community
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  • Cerise Weekly Eyewash Inspection
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    Cerise Weekly Eyewash Inspection

    A detailed inspection checklist for weekly eyewash station maintenance across various facility locations. The document outlines key inspection points including obstruction checks, solution expiration dates, and bottle availability in multiple areas such as the tube bend shop, clean line, sub assembly mezzanine, and flammable fill station. The checklist ensures compliance with safety standards by verifying proper maintenance of eyewash stations, secure strapping, and availability of unopened bottles. This systematic approach helps maintain workplace safety standards and emergency preparedness through regular monitoring and documentation of eyewash station conditions.

    by Stephen Alves, from the Community
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Practical safety and quality resources for health care teams

SafetyCulture’s Content Library brings together health care training courses and checklist templates that help staff stay prepared, protect patients, and respond confidently in high-pressure environments.

Health care and operational efficiency work hand-in-hand

These resources are designed to support day-to-day care delivery while reinforcing safety and compliance behind the scenes. They help teams handle sensitive information correctly, respond to patient needs with confidence, and follow clear steps during urgent situations, without slowing down care.

Here are a few ways health care teams can use these resources:

  • Protect patient information with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance training that explains how to handle sensitive data safely and consistently.

  • Support patient care and staff readiness with mental health support training that builds practical response skills.

  • Improve emergency response using emergency action plan templates that guide teams through critical steps when incidents occur.

All resources are ready to use and fully digital, making them easy to adapt to your workflows and share across teams. When used within the SafetyCulture platform, they also support clearer follow-through, better visibility, and a stronger safety and quality culture across your health care environment.