Colombia Hospital Patient Safety Checklist
Comprehensive Colombia hospital patient safety checklist covering the 10 national patient safety practices per Resolución 2003.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 35-45 minutes
- Role: Coordinador de Calidad/Enfermera Jefe
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: Resolución 2003 de 2014, Política de Seguridad del Paciente
Identificación del Paciente
Patient identification
- ¿Brazalete de identificación colocado?
- ¿Verificación con dos identificadores?
Comunicación Efectiva
Effective communication
- ¿Verificación de órdenes verbales?
- ¿Entrega de turno estructurada?
Medicamentos de Alto Riesgo
High-risk medications
- ¿Electrolitos concentrados controlados?
- ¿Doble verificación aplicada?
Cirugía Segura
Safe surgery
- ¿Lista de verificación quirúrgica usada?
- ¿Marcado del sitio quirúrgico?
Prevención de Infecciones
Infection prevention
- ¿5 momentos de lavado de manos?
- ¿Aislamiento cuando se requiere?
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?
Environment of Care & Safety
Verify facility environment meets safety standards
- Fire exits clear and unobstructed?
- Emergency equipment functional and accessible?
- Spill kits available and stocked?
- Electrical cords and outlets in safe condition?
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Why Use This Colombia Hospital Patient Safety Checklist?
This colombia hospital patient safety checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for coordinador de calidad/enfermera jefe professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 10 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.
Ensures compliance with Resolución 2003 de 2014, Política de Seguridad del Paciente. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Colombia Hospital Patient Safety Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 10 sections: Identificación del Paciente, Comunicación Efectiva, Medicamentos de Alto Riesgo, Cirugía Segura, Prevención de Infecciones, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management, Environment of Care & Safety. 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 Hospital Patient Safety Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Coordinador de Calidad/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.