Ground Ambulance Daily Rig Check

Per-shift inspection for a ground ambulance covering vehicle readiness, patient compartment safety, clinical equipment, medication/drug pack security, and oxygen supply status.

Inspection Details and Unit Status

• Unit identifier matches assigned ambulance
  Record the ambulance unit number, call sign, or fleet identifier being inspected.
• Inspection completed before unit placed in service
  Confirm the rig check is completed at the start of the shift before patient transport duties begin.
• Previous shift deficiencies reviewed and addressed
  Confirm any open deficiencies, non-conformances, or corrective actions from the prior shift were reviewed.
• Ambulance marked out of service if any critical item is deficient
  Confirm the unit is removed from service when a critical item fails inspection.

Exterior Vehicle and Cab Readiness

• Body, mirrors, windows, lights, and tires free of visible damage or unsafe condition
  Inspect the exterior for damage, leaks, missing mirrors, cracked glass, inoperative lights, or tire defects.
• Fuel level sufficient for shift response
  Record fuel level as a percentage.
• Cab warning lights, horn, wipers, and dashboard indicators functional
  Verify basic driver controls and warning systems operate normally.
• Emergency warning devices and siren operational
  Confirm lights and siren function per agency policy and local requirements.

Patient Compartment and Safety Equipment

• Patient compartment clean, secure, and free of loose hazards
  Check for unsecured equipment, sharps, biohazard contamination, or trip hazards.
• Stretcher, cot locks, and loading system function properly
  Verify stretcher deployment, locking, and loading mechanism operate without defect.
• Patient restraints and attendant seat belts present and functional
  Confirm all required restraints are available and in working condition.
• Fire extinguisher present, charged, and accessible
  Verify the extinguisher is in its designated location, within inspection date, and unobstructed.

Clinical Equipment Readiness

• Suction unit operational and canister/tubing present
  Confirm suction power, collection canister, and tubing are present and functional.
• Airway equipment stocked and serviceable
  Verify airway supplies required by protocol are present, clean, and not expired.
• Monitoring equipment powers on and self-check passes
  Check monitor/defibrillator, batteries, leads, and cables for readiness.
• IV/trauma/other required clinical supplies stocked to minimum par level
  Confirm required clinical supply kits are complete and replenished to agency minimums.

Medication and Drug Pack Security

• Drug pack or medication kit present and sealed per policy
  Verify the medication pack is present, sealed, and matches agency chain-of-custody requirements.
• Controlled substances accounted for and documented
  Confirm controlled medications are present in the correct quantity and documented according to policy.
• Medication expiration dates within usable range
  Check all medications in the kit for expiration, damage, or temperature compromise.

Oxygen and Gas Supply

• Primary oxygen cylinder pressure adequate for service
  Record the primary oxygen cylinder pressure in psi.
• Backup oxygen cylinder present and charged
  Confirm a backup oxygen cylinder is available and within acceptable pressure range.
• Oxygen regulators, flowmeters, and tubing free of leaks and functional
  Inspect oxygen delivery components for damage, leaks, or improper operation.