Exam Room Turnover
Complete between each patient.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Per patient
- Estimated Time: 5-10 minutes
- Role: Medical Assistant / Nurse
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: CDC Guidelines, Infection Control
Cleaning
Clean room.
- Exam table cleaned?
- High-touch surfaces disinfected?
- Table paper changed?
Preparation
Prepare for next patient.
- Supplies restocked?
- Equipment ready?
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
- Medical Supply Check
- Patient Flow Management
- Healthcare Daily Clinic Opening Checklist
- Clinic Closing Procedures
- Medication Storage & Handling
- Controlled Substance Count
- Medication Reconciliation
- OSHA Healthcare Standards Audit
Related Outpatient Clinic Checklists
- Healthcare Daily Clinic Opening Checklist - FREE Download
- Clinic Closing Procedures - FREE Download
- Medical Supply Check - FREE Download
- Patient Flow Management - FREE Download
Why Use This Exam Room Turnover?
This exam room turnover helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for medical assistant / nurse professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: per patient.
Ensures compliance with CDC Guidelines, Infection Control. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Exam Room Turnover cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 8 sections: Cleaning, Preparation, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management, Environment of Care & Safety, Documentation & Regulatory Compliance. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per patient. Each completion takes approximately 5-10 minutes.
Who should use this Exam Room Turnover?
This checklist is designed for Medical Assistant / Nurse 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.