ICU Charge Nurse Hourly Rounds Log

Hourly rounding log for ICU charge nurses to capture patient status, family needs, equipment issues, and escalation actions across assigned beds.

Shift and Rounding Context

• Date
• Round Time
• Unit
• Shift
• Charge Nurse Name

Patient or Bed Rounds

• Bed or Room Number
• Patient Status
• Status Notes
  Briefly note observable concerns, changes in condition, or follow-up needed. Do not include unnecessary PII.
• Family Present?
• Family Needs or Concerns
  Capture questions, communication needs, or support requests raised by family members.

Equipment and Environment Checks

• Equipment Issue Identified?
• Issue Type
• Equipment Issue Details
  Describe the issue, immediate mitigation, and whether biomedical or supply support was notified.
• Environmental Safety Concern?
• Environmental Safety Details
  Document any immediate hazards, room readiness issues, or corrective actions taken.

Escalation and Follow-Up

• Escalation Required?
• Escalated To
• Follow-Up Actions
  List the next steps, owner, and expected follow-up time.
• Additional Notes
  Use this field for brief operational notes relevant to the audit trail.