Patient Flow Management
Complete during service hours.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Continuous
- Estimated Time: Ongoing
- Role: Clinic Manager
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: Clinic Policy
Flow Monitoring
Monitor patient flow.
- Wait times acceptable?
- Bottlenecks addressed?
- Staffing adequate?
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
- Healthcare Daily Clinic Opening Checklist
- Clinic Closing Procedures
- Exam Room Turnover
- Medical Supply Check
- IV Admixture Preparation
- Healthcare Facility Environmental Safety
- Life Safety Inspection
- Utility Systems Check
Related Outpatient Clinic Checklists
- Healthcare Daily Clinic Opening Checklist - FREE Download
- Clinic Closing Procedures - FREE Download
- Exam Room Turnover - FREE Download
- Medical Supply Check - FREE Download
Why Use This Patient Flow Management?
This patient flow management helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for clinic manager professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: continuous.
Ensures compliance with Clinic Policy. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Patient Flow Management cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 7 sections: Flow Monitoring, 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 continuous. Each completion takes approximately Ongoing.
Who should use this Patient Flow Management?
This checklist is designed for Clinic Manager 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.