Clinic Closing Procedures
Complete after last patient.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Clinic Staff
- Total Items: 33
- Compliance: HIPAA, Clinic Policy
Security
Secure facility.
- All patients departed?
- Doors locked?
- Alarm set?
Clinical
Secure clinical areas.
- Specimens properly handled?
- Medications secured?
- Equipment powered off?
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?
Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
Complete assessment documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
- All findings documented with evidence?
- Corrective actions assigned with timeline?
- Staff education provided on identified issues?
- Assessor Signature
- Additional Observations
Related Healthcare Checklists
- Exam Room Turnover
- Medical Supply Check
- Patient Flow Management
- Daily Clinic Opening Checklist
- Medication Storage & Handling
- Controlled Substance Count
- Medication Reconciliation
- OSHA Healthcare Standards Audit