Patient Room Daily Cleaning

EVS supervisor inspection of patient room daily cleaning. CDC HAI prevention guidelines + facility-specific high-touch surface protocol.

Inspection Details

• Patient room identifier recorded
  Enter the room number or unit/bed identifier for the inspection record.
• Inspection completed after routine daily cleaning
  Confirm the room was inspected after the assigned daily cleaning task was completed.
• Inspector name and role recorded
  Document the EVS supervisor or other authorized inspector conducting the review.
• Date and time of inspection recorded
  Capture when the inspection was performed.
• Applicable cleaning protocol identified
  Select the protocol(s) used for this room inspection.

High-Touch Surfaces

• Bed rails, bed controls, and call button disinfected
  Check that the bed rails, control panel, and patient call device were cleaned and disinfected.
• Overbed table, bedside table, and chair arms disinfected
  Verify all patient-use furniture touch points are visibly clean and disinfected.
• Door handles, light switches, and hand contact points disinfected
  Confirm entry/exit and room contact surfaces were included in the cleaning process.
• IV pole, monitor controls, and other room equipment touch points disinfected
  Verify all facility-designated equipment touch points in the room were addressed.
• Frequently touched horizontal surfaces free of visible soil
  Check for dust, residue, body fluid contamination, or other visible soil on high-touch surfaces.
• Cleaning agent and contact time followed per SOP
  Confirm the approved disinfectant and required wet contact time were followed according to facility procedure.

Bathroom and Sink Area

• Toilet, flush handle, and surrounding surfaces disinfected
  Verify the toilet bowl exterior, seat, flush handle, and nearby surfaces are clean and disinfected.
• Sink, faucet handles, and soap/dispenser area cleaned
  Confirm the sink basin, faucet controls, and dispenser surfaces are free of residue and visibly clean.
• Shower/tub area cleaned and free of visible buildup
  Inspect the shower or tub area for soap scum, hair, standing water, or other visible soil.
• Bathroom floor clean, dry, and free of slip hazards
  Check for moisture, debris, or residue that could create a slip or infection-control concern.

Floors and General Room Condition

• Patient room floor vacuumed or mopped with no visible soil
  Confirm the floor was cleaned throughout accessible areas, including under and around furniture as applicable.
• Corners, edges, and under-bed area addressed
  Inspect hard-to-reach floor areas for dust, debris, or missed cleaning.
• Trash removed and waste containers clean
  Verify waste was removed per procedure and container exteriors are clean and not overfilled.
• Room free of clutter and unnecessary items
  Check that supplies, personal items, and equipment do not obstruct cleaning or create contamination risk.
• No visible dust, spills, or body fluid residue present
  Confirm the room is free of visible contamination on surfaces, furnishings, and floor areas.

Documentation and Completion

• Cleaning task documented in facility system or log
  Verify the daily cleaning was recorded according to facility documentation requirements.
• Deficiencies or non-conformances documented with corrective action
  If any item failed, confirm the issue was recorded and escalated for correction per SOP.
• Inspector signature captured
  Supervisor sign-off confirming the inspection findings.
• Follow-up required before room release
  Indicate whether the room requires re-cleaning or additional review before being considered compliant.