UK Care Home Night Check Checklist

Comprehensive UK care home night check checklist for night staff.

  • Industry: Healthcare
  • Frequency: Nightly
  • Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
  • Role: Night Care Staff
  • Total Items: 23
  • Compliance: CQC Fundamental Standards, Care Act 2014

Resident Checks

Welfare monitoring

  • All residents checked as per care plan?
  • Repositioning completed where needed?
  • Continence care provided?

Security

Building security

  • External doors locked?
  • Windows secure?
  • Fire doors closed?

Emergency Equipment

Safety checks

  • Call system working?
  • Torches available and working?

Handover

Shift handover

  • Night notes completed?
  • Incidents reported?

Infection Prevention & Control

Infection control per CDC/Joint Commission

  • Hand hygiene compliance observed?
  • Isolation precautions followed correctly?
  • Sharps containers not overfilled?
  • Appropriate PPE available and used?

Patient Safety Verification

Patient identification and safety protocols

  • Two-patient-identifier protocol followed?
  • Fall risk assessment completed?
  • Bed in low position with rails up?

Medication Safety

Medication administration and storage safety

  • Medications stored securely?
  • Controlled substance count accurate?
  • No expired medications in stock?

Emergency Preparedness & Equipment

Emergency equipment and crash cart readiness

  • Crash cart fully stocked and sealed?
  • AED tested and functional?
  • Oxygen supply adequate?

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Why Use This UK Care Home Night Check Checklist?

This uk care home night check checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for night care staff professionals, this checklist covers 23 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: nightly.

Ensures compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards, Care Act 2014. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the UK Care Home Night Check Checklist cover?

This checklist covers 23 inspection items across 8 sections: Resident Checks, Security, Emergency Equipment, Handover, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety Verification, Medication Safety, Emergency Preparedness & Equipment. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.

How often should this checklist be completed?

This checklist should be completed nightly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

Who should use this UK Care Home Night Check Checklist?

This checklist is designed for Night Care Staff 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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