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Inspection Setup and Scope

Inspection date and shift recorded

Area covered includes assigned patient rooms and common areas critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Inspection completed by authorized staff member critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Immediate hazards escalated to charge nurse or supervisor critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Patient Rooms

Walls, ceilings, vents, and fixtures free of exposed ligature attachment points critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Doors, hinges, handles, and hardware show no tampering or damage critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Beds, bed frames, and furniture are intact and do not create ligature risk critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Curtains, blinds, cords, and other flexible materials removed or secured per unit policy critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Bathroom fixtures, grab bars, and plumbing are secure and free of tampering critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Patient belongings checked for prohibited items and contraband critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Common Areas and Day Rooms

Seating, tables, and equipment are intact and not modified into ligature hazards critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Televisions, remotes, cords, and mounted devices are secure and tamper-free critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Recreation items and shared supplies are approved for behavioral health use

Yes No N/A

Storage areas, shelves, and cabinets are secure and not accessible as climbing or anchor points critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Contraband sweep completed in seating areas, corners, and under furniture critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Safety Devices and Environmental Controls

Call buttons, alarms, and emergency communication devices function properly critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Smoke detectors, sprinklers, and fire-life-safety devices are intact and unobstructed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Electrical outlets, cords, and charging devices are secure and not creating ligature risk critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Windows, locks, and access controls are intact and operating as intended critical (required)

Yes No N/A

Findings and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies documented with location and description

Contraband removed and disposition recorded

Temporary mitigation or room restriction applied when needed critical (required)

Yes No N/A

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Run: Behavioral Health Unit Ligature Risk Daily Round

Inspection Setup and Scope

Patient Rooms

Common Areas and Day Rooms

Safety Devices and Environmental Controls

Findings and Corrective Actions

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