Crash Cart/Code Cart Daily Check Checklist
Daily crash cart/code cart verification to ensure emergency resuscitation equipment and medications are available, functional, and unexpired.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Daily / Every shift
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Nurse/Respiratory Therapist
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: Joint Commission EC.02.04.01, AHA ACLS Guidelines, Hospital Policy
Cart Security
Cart integrity
- Cart properly sealed/locked?
- Breakaway lock/seal intact?
- Seal number documented and matches?
Defibrillator Check
AED/Defibrillator verification
- Defibrillator present?
- Plugged in and charging?
- Battery fully charged?
- Defibrillator pads unexpired?
- Self-test completed/passed?
Airway Equipment
Airway management supplies
- Bag-valve-mask present?
- Laryngoscope with working light?
- ET tubes available (various sizes)?
- Suction available and working?
- Oxygen available?
Emergency Medications
Medication verification
- Epinephrine present and unexpired?
- Atropine present and unexpired?
- Amiodarone present and unexpired?
- Sodium bicarbonate present?
- All medications checked for expiration?
Additional Supplies
Support supplies
- IV supplies present?
- Syringes available (various sizes)?
- Code documentation forms present?
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?
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Why Use This Crash Cart/Code Cart Daily Check Checklist?
This crash cart/code cart daily check checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nurse/respiratory therapist professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / every shift.
Ensures compliance with Joint Commission EC.02.04.01, AHA ACLS Guidelines, Hospital Policy. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Crash Cart/Code Cart Daily Check Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 7 sections: Cart Security, Defibrillator Check, Airway Equipment, Emergency Medications, Additional Supplies, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily / every shift. Each completion takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Who should use this Crash Cart/Code Cart Daily Check Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Nurse/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.