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?
Related Healthcare Checklists
- Hand Hygiene Compliance
- Medication Safety Check
- Surgical Safety Checklist
- Fall Prevention Assessment
- Joint Commission Readiness
- HIPAA Compliance Audit