Nursing Peer Review Checklist
Comprehensive nursing peer review process for quality improvement including documentation review, care quality assessment, and professional standards evaluation.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Per event/Periodic
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Peer Review Committee
- Total Items: 32
- Compliance: State Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, ANA Standards
Assessment/Documentation
Documentation quality
- Assessment documentation complete?
- Documentation timely?
- Documentation accurate?
- Objective language used?
Clinical Judgment
Decision-making assessment
- Appropriate patient assessment?
- Timely interventions?
- Appropriate escalation to physician?
- Evidence of critical thinking?
Standards of Care
Standard adherence
- Hospital policies followed?
- Evidence-based practice applied?
- Patient safety maintained?
Communication
Interprofessional communication
- Complete handoff communication?
- Effective team communication?
- Appropriate patient/family communication?
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 Nursing Peer Review Checklist?
This nursing peer review checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for peer review committee professionals, this checklist covers 32 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: per event/periodic.
Ensures compliance with State Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, ANA Standards. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Nursing Peer Review Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 32 inspection items across 8 sections: Assessment/Documentation, Clinical Judgment, Standards of Care, Communication, 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 per event/periodic. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Nursing Peer Review Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Peer Review Committee 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.