Emergency Room Cleaning
Complete after each patient or during scheduled rounds.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Continuous / Per Patient
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes per bay
- Role: Environmental Services
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: CDC ER Guidelines, Joint Commission, OSHA BBP Standard
Immediate Cleaning
Clean between patients.
- Stretcher/bed disinfected?
- Side rails disinfected?
- Monitor surfaces wiped?
- IV poles cleaned?
High-Touch Surfaces
Disinfect all high-touch points.
- Call button disinfected?
- Bed controls cleaned?
- Privacy curtain handles cleaned?
- Light switches disinfected?
Floor & Waste
Clean floors and remove waste.
- Floor mopped with disinfectant?
- All spills cleaned immediately?
- Trash removed?
- Sharps container checked?
Initial Setup & Documentation
Complete initial documentation and preparation
- Inspector / Assessor Name
- Date
- Location / Area
- Inspection Type
- Previous findings reviewed?
Safety & Compliance Verification
Verify all safety requirements are met
- All safety protocols being followed?
- Emergency exits clear and accessible?
- First aid supplies available and stocked?
- All hazards identified and controlled?
- Required PPE being worn correctly?
Operational Standards Check
Verify operational standards and procedures are maintained
- Standard operating procedures being followed?
- All equipment in proper working condition?
- Maintenance schedule current?
- All staff training current and documented?
Quality Assessment
Evaluate quality standards and performance metrics
- Quality standards met for all items checked?
- Any deficiencies or non-conformances identified?
- Root cause analysis completed for issues?
- Continuous improvement opportunities identified?
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- Deep Home Cleaning
- Move-Out Cleaning
- Green Cleaning Standards
- Stairwell Cleaning
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Why Use This Emergency Room Cleaning?
This emergency room cleaning helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for environmental services professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: continuous / per patient.
Ensures compliance with CDC ER Guidelines, Joint Commission, OSHA BBP Standard. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Emergency Room Cleaning cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 7 sections: Immediate Cleaning, High-Touch Surfaces, Floor & Waste, Initial Setup & Documentation, Safety & Compliance Verification, Operational Standards Check, Quality Assessment. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed continuous / per patient. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes per bay.
Who should use this Emergency Room Cleaning?
This checklist is designed for Environmental Services professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.