Hospital-Acquired Condition Prevention Checklist
Comprehensive hospital-acquired condition prevention monitoring including falls, infections, and pressure injury prevention measures.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Daily
- Estimated Time: 15-20 minutes
- Role: Nurse/Quality
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: CMS HAC Reduction Program, Joint Commission ORYX, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Fall Prevention
Fall prevention measures
- Fall risk assessed?
- Appropriate fall precautions in place?
- Bed in lowest position?
- Call light within reach?
CAUTI Prevention
Catheter-associated UTI prevention
- Urinary catheter present?
- Valid indication for catheter?
- Daily removal consideration?
CLABSI Prevention
Central line infection prevention
- Central line present?
- Line still necessary?
- Dressing clean and intact?
Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure ulcer prevention
- Skin assessment completed?
- Repositioning schedule followed?
- Pressure redistribution surface in use?
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 Hospital-Acquired Condition Prevention Checklist?
This hospital-acquired condition prevention checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nurse/quality professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: daily.
Ensures compliance with CMS HAC Reduction Program, Joint Commission ORYX, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hospital-Acquired Condition Prevention Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 8 sections: Fall Prevention, CAUTI Prevention, CLABSI Prevention, Pressure Injury Prevention, 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. Each completion takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
Who should use this Hospital-Acquired Condition Prevention Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Nurse/Quality 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.