Run Crash Cart Daily Verification — Free

Cart Security and Identification

Crash cart is present in designated location and clearly identified critical (required)

Verify the cart is in its assigned location, labeled as a crash cart/code cart, and immediately accessible to staff.

Yes No N/A

Tamper-evident seal is intact and seal number matches log critical (required)

Confirm the seal is unbroken and the recorded seal number matches the inspection log or handoff record.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Defibrillator and AED Readiness

AED/defibrillator power indicator shows ready status critical (required)

Confirm the device displays a ready/standby status with no active fault or service alert.

Yes No N/A

AED/defibrillator battery charge is within acceptable range critical (required)

Verify battery status is sufficient for immediate use and within manufacturer or facility acceptance criteria.

Yes No N/A

Defibrillator pads/paddles are present and within expiration date critical (required)

Check that required pads or paddles are available, sealed if applicable, and not expired.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Oxygen and Suction Supply

Oxygen cylinder pressure is within acceptable operating range critical (required)

Record the cylinder pressure and verify it meets facility minimums for emergency use.

Oxygen cylinder is secured and regulator is present critical (required)

Verify the cylinder is properly secured to prevent movement and the regulator is attached or immediately available.

Yes No N/A

Suction equipment is present and ready for use

Confirm suction device, tubing, and collection components are available and appear functional.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Medications and Expiration Dates

All crash cart medications are within expiration date critical (required)

Check every medication stored in the cart for current expiration dates and remove any expired items immediately.

Yes No N/A

Controlled or high-alert medications are present and accounted for critical (required)

Verify any controlled or high-alert medications required by the cart inventory are present and match the expected count.

Yes No N/A

Medication storage condition is acceptable

Confirm medications are stored according to facility requirements, with no evidence of heat, moisture, or package damage.

Yes No N/A

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.

Yes No N/A

Equipment and Supplies Readiness

Required emergency equipment is present and organized critical (required)

Verify airway, IV, medication administration, and resuscitation equipment required by the facility inventory are present in the cart.

Yes No N/A

Single-use items are sealed and undamaged

Check packaging integrity for disposable items such as syringes, tubing, masks, and other consumables.

Yes No N/A

Drawer contents match the approved cart inventory

Confirm the cart contents align with the approved inventory list and no unauthorized items are present.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies were corrected or escalated before sign-off critical (required)

Document any non-conformance and the corrective action taken, or escalate unresolved issues to the responsible supervisor.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Crash Cart Daily Verification

Cart Security and Identification

Defibrillator and AED Readiness

Oxygen and Suction Supply

Medications and Expiration Dates

Equipment and Supplies Readiness

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