Colombia Nursing Home Safety Checklist

Comprehensive Colombia nursing home safety checklist covering resident safety and habilitación requirements.

  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Estimated Time: 35-45 minutes
  • Role: Director/Enfermera Jefe
  • Total Items: 30
  • Compliance: Resolución 3100 de 2019, Política de Envejecimiento

Instalaciones

Facilities

  • ¿Pisos antideslizantes?
  • ¿Barandas en pasillos?
  • ¿Iluminación adecuada?

Habitaciones

Rooms

  • ¿Camas con barandas de seguridad?
  • ¿Timbre de llamado funcional?
  • ¿Baños adaptados para ancianos?

Alimentación

Food

  • ¿Dietas según necesidades?
  • ¿Cocina cumple requisitos sanitarios?

Medicamentos

Medications

  • ¿Control de medicamentos?
  • ¿Administración supervisada?

Emergencias

Emergencies

  • ¿Plan de evacuación para ancianos?
  • ¿Personal capacitado en emergencias?

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 Colombia Nursing Home Safety Checklist?

This colombia nursing home safety checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for director/enfermera jefe professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 9 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.

Ensures compliance with Resolución 3100 de 2019, Política de Envejecimiento. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Colombia Nursing Home Safety Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 9 sections: Instalaciones, Habitaciones, Alimentación, Medicamentos, Emergencias, 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 daily. Each completion takes approximately 35-45 minutes.

Who should use this Colombia Nursing Home Safety Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Director/Enfermera Jefe 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.

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