Environmental Services Patient Room Cleaning Checklist
Comprehensive patient room cleaning verification including high-touch surface disinfection and terminal cleaning protocols.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Daily/Discharge
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Environmental Services
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: CDC Environmental Cleaning, APIC Guidelines, Hospital EVS Policy
High-Touch Surfaces
Priority surfaces
- Bed rails cleaned and disinfected?
- Call light cleaned?
- Bedside table cleaned?
- Door handles cleaned?
- Light switches cleaned?
- TV remote cleaned?
Bathroom
Bathroom cleaning
- Toilet cleaned and disinfected?
- Sink cleaned?
- Grab bars cleaned?
- Floor mopped with disinfectant?
General Room
Overall room cleaning
- Floor cleaned?
- Trash emptied?
- Linens changed (if discharge)?
- Medical equipment cleaned?
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 Environmental Services Patient Room Cleaning Checklist?
This environmental services patient room cleaning checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for environmental services professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: daily/discharge.
Ensures compliance with CDC Environmental Cleaning, APIC Guidelines, Hospital EVS Policy. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Environmental Services Patient Room Cleaning Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 7 sections: High-Touch Surfaces, Bathroom, General Room, 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/discharge. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Environmental Services Patient Room Cleaning Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Environmental Services 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.