Crash Cart Daily Verification

Daily crash cart / code cart inspection. Verifies tamper-evident seal, AED battery, oxygen tank pressure, drug expiry, and equipment readiness.

Cart Security and Identification

• Crash cart is present in designated location and clearly identified
  Verify the cart is in its assigned location, labeled as a crash cart/code cart, and immediately accessible to staff.
• Tamper-evident seal is intact and seal number matches log
  Confirm the seal is unbroken and the recorded seal number matches the inspection log or handoff record.
• Cart exterior is clean, unobstructed, and ready for immediate use
  Check that the cart is free of visible contamination, blocked drawers, or items stored on top that could delay access.
• Inspection log is current and previous check is documented
  Verify the daily inspection record is complete and the prior inspection date/time is documented per facility procedure.

Defibrillator and AED Readiness

• AED/defibrillator power indicator shows ready status
  Confirm the device displays a ready/standby status with no active fault or service alert.
• AED/defibrillator battery charge is within acceptable range
  Verify battery status is sufficient for immediate use and within manufacturer or facility acceptance criteria.
• Defibrillator pads/paddles are present and within expiration date
  Check that required pads or paddles are available, sealed if applicable, and not expired.
• Accessory cables and required leads are present and undamaged
  Confirm cables, leads, and related accessories are available, connected as required, and show no visible damage.

Oxygen and Suction Supply

• Oxygen cylinder pressure is within acceptable operating range
  Record the cylinder pressure and verify it meets facility minimums for emergency use.
• Oxygen cylinder is secured and regulator is present
  Verify the cylinder is properly secured to prevent movement and the regulator is attached or immediately available.
• Suction equipment is present and ready for use
  Confirm suction device, tubing, and collection components are available and appear functional.
• Backup oxygen or suction supplies are available per facility procedure
  Verify any required backup supplies are present according to the unit or facility crash cart standard.

Medications and Expiration Dates

• All crash cart medications are within expiration date
  Check every medication stored in the cart for current expiration dates and remove any expired items immediately.
• Controlled or high-alert medications are present and accounted for
  Verify any controlled or high-alert medications required by the cart inventory are present and match the expected count.
• Medication storage condition is acceptable
  Confirm medications are stored according to facility requirements, with no evidence of heat, moisture, or package damage.
• Expired or missing medications were documented and escalated
  If any medication is expired or missing, record the deficiency and notify the appropriate supervisor/pharmacy contact per procedure.

Equipment and Supplies Readiness

• Required emergency equipment is present and organized
  Verify airway, IV, medication administration, and resuscitation equipment required by the facility inventory are present in the cart.
• Single-use items are sealed and undamaged
  Check packaging integrity for disposable items such as syringes, tubing, masks, and other consumables.
• Drawer contents match the approved cart inventory
  Confirm the cart contents align with the approved inventory list and no unauthorized items are present.
• Deficiencies were corrected or escalated before sign-off
  Document any non-conformance and the corrective action taken, or escalate unresolved issues to the responsible supervisor.