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.

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