Respiratory Therapy Assessment Checklist
Comprehensive respiratory therapy assessment including pulmonary status, oxygen therapy, and respiratory interventions.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Per shift/Per order
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Respiratory Therapist
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines, Joint Commission Standards, Hospital Policy
Respiratory Assessment
Pulmonary status
- Breath sounds assessed?
- Respiratory rate documented?
- Work of breathing assessed?
- Sputum production documented?
Oxygenation
Oxygen status
- SpO2 documented?
- Oxygen delivery device/flow documented?
- ABG needed and obtained?
Respiratory Treatments
Interventions
- Nebulizer treatment given per order?
- Inhaler education/administration?
- Chest physiotherapy performed?
Documentation
Record keeping
- Assessment documented in chart?
- Physician notified of concerns?
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
Patient Safety & Identification
Verify patient safety protocols and identification procedures
- Two patient identifiers used before procedures?
- Fall risk assessment completed?
- Call light within patient reach?
- Bed in lowest position with brakes locked?
Medication Safety & Management
Verify medication handling and administration practices
- Medications stored securely and at proper temperature?
- Controlled substances properly secured and counted?
- No expired medications in stock?
- High-alert medications properly labeled?
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Why Use This Respiratory Therapy Assessment Checklist?
This respiratory therapy assessment checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for respiratory therapist professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: per shift/per order.
Ensures compliance with AARC Clinical Practice Guidelines, Joint Commission Standards, Hospital Policy. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Respiratory Therapy Assessment Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 8 sections: Respiratory Assessment, Oxygenation, Respiratory Treatments, Documentation, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per shift/per order. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Who should use this Respiratory Therapy Assessment Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Respiratory Therapist 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.