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Run: Emergency Department Patient Safety Walk

Daily emergency department patient safety walk template for checking crash carts, triage readiness, resuscitation bays, restraints, documentation, and patien...

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Crash Carts and Emergency Supplies

Cart is located in the designated area, reachable without delay, and not obstructed by equipment, furniture, or supplies.
Tamper seal or lock is intact and the recorded seal number matches the log.
Required emergency response equipment is present, powered, and ready for immediate use.
No expired medications or supplies are present in the cart; items due to expire soon are flagged per local policy.
Daily or shift checklist is signed, dated, and reflects the current cart contents and status.

Triage Area Readiness

A qualified staff member is present or coverage is arranged so triage can proceed without delay.
Blood pressure cuff, thermometer, pulse oximeter, and other required triage tools are available and functional.
Paper forms, EHR access, labels, and other documentation tools are available for immediate use.
Triage area supports patient privacy and confidentiality during assessment and registration activities.
Process is in place to rapidly identify unstable patients and move them to the appropriate treatment area.

Resuscitation Bays and Critical Care Readiness

Bay is free of clutter, stocked with required supplies, and ready for immediate patient arrival.
Cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, blood pressure monitoring, and other required devices are powered and functional.
Oxygen and suction are immediately available and connected or ready for use according to local procedure.
Appropriate PPE, IV supplies, airway supplies, and procedure kits are available in the bay or nearby storage.
Doors, corridors, and equipment placement allow rapid patient movement and staff access.

Restraints and Patient Safety Practices

Any restraint use is supported by a current order and aligns with facility policy and patient rights requirements.
Required monitoring, reassessment, and release documentation is complete and current for restrained patients.
Approved restraint devices are available, intact, and stored according to policy.
Documentation reflects use of de-escalation or other least restrictive interventions when applicable.
Behavioral, fall, elopement, or self-harm risks are communicated and escalated per protocol.

Documentation, Patient Flow, and Environment

Board or electronic tracker is current for arrivals, room assignments, pending tests, and disposition status.
Required assessments, orders, and nursing documentation are entered timely for active patients.
Delays in room turnover, transport, admission, or discharge are identified and escalated to the appropriate leader.
Walkways, exits, and care areas are free of trip hazards and unnecessary storage; equipment does not impede egress.
Key emergency, safety, and directional signage is visible and not obstructed.

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