Ventilator Daily Assessment Checklist

Daily ventilator assessment including VAP prevention bundle, weaning readiness evaluation, and ventilator settings verification.

  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Role: Respiratory Therapist/ICU Nurse
  • Total Items: 30
  • Compliance: IHI VAP Bundle, AACN ICU Liberation, CDC VAP Prevention

VAP Prevention Bundle

Daily bundle elements

  • Head of bed elevated 30-45°?
  • Oral care with chlorhexidine performed?
  • Daily sedation vacation attempted?
  • Spontaneous breathing trial assessed?
  • PUD prophylaxis in place?
  • DVT prophylaxis in place?

Weaning Readiness

Liberation assessment

  • Underlying reason for intubation resolving?
  • Patient hemodynamically stable?
  • Adequate oxygenation on minimal support?
  • Patient awake and cooperative?

Ventilator Settings

Current settings

  • Ventilator mode documented?
  • Settings match physician orders?
  • Alarms set appropriately?

ETT/Trach Care

Airway assessment

  • ETT position verified (cm at lip)?
  • Cuff pressure checked (20-30 cmH2O)?
  • Secretions suctioned as needed?

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?

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