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Inspection Details

Vehicle and trip identifiers recorded

Document the vehicle unit number, route or trip ID, and date/time of inspection.

Inspector name and role recorded

Record the inspector's name and job role or certification level.

Inspection completed before patient loading critical (required)

Confirm the audit was completed before the stretcher or cot was loaded for transport.

Yes No N/A

Two-person crew requirement verified critical (required)

Confirm a two-person crew is present where required by company policy, patient condition, or loading procedure.

Yes No N/A

Stretcher Fasteners and Mounting

Fasteners are present and properly engaged critical (required)

Verify all stretcher fasteners, latches, and locking points are installed and fully engaged.

Yes No N/A

Fasteners show no visible damage, looseness, or non-conformance critical (required)

Inspect for cracks, bent hardware, missing pins, stripped threads, or other visible deficiencies.

Yes No N/A

Securement hardware is rated to manufacturer or applicable standard critical (required)

Confirm the stretcher fasteners and mounting hardware are rated and approved for the intended load and use per manufacturer specifications and applicable standards.

Yes No N/A

Stretcher locks into vehicle mount without excessive force critical (required)

Verify the stretcher/cot locks into the mount smoothly and does not require abnormal force, repositioning, or repeated attempts.

Yes No N/A

Cot Function and Stability

Cot frame and wheels roll, fold, and lock properly critical (required)

Check that the cot rolls freely, folds and unfolds correctly, and all wheel and frame locks function as intended.

Yes No N/A

Height adjustment and loading mechanism operate normally critical (required)

Verify height adjustment, release handles, and loading mechanisms operate without sticking, binding, or failure to latch.

Yes No N/A

Cot surface is clean, dry, and free of sharp edges or tears

Inspect the patient surface, straps, and padding for cleanliness, moisture, tears, exposed metal, or other hazards.

Yes No N/A

No abnormal movement or instability during push/pull test critical (required)

Perform a brief stability check to confirm the cot remains stable under normal handling and does not wobble, drift, or shift unexpectedly.

Yes No N/A

Occupant Restraints and Patient Securement

Primary occupant restraint is present and functional critical (required)

Verify the main restraint system is available, properly routed, and functions as intended.

Yes No N/A

Restraint buckles, webbing, and anchors show no damage critical (required)

Inspect restraint webbing, buckles, stitching, and anchor points for fraying, cuts, deformation, or missing components.

Yes No N/A

Patient restraint can be tightened and released smoothly critical (required)

Confirm the restraint can be adjusted to secure the occupant and released without binding or malfunction.

Yes No N/A

Additional straps or head support are available when required

Verify any required supplemental securement devices are present and ready for use based on patient condition and transport protocol.

Yes No N/A

Closeout and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies documented and equipment removed from service when required critical (required)

Record any deficiencies, non-conformances, or critical items that failed inspection and confirm affected equipment is tagged or removed from service as required.

Yes No N/A

Corrective action assigned or escalated to maintenance/supervisor

Confirm the issue was assigned for repair, replacement, or supervisory review before the next transport use.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature captured critical (required)

Inspector signs to confirm the audit is complete and accurate.

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Run: NEMT Stretcher and Cot Securement Audit

Inspection Details

Stretcher Fasteners and Mounting

Cot Function and Stability

Occupant Restraints and Patient Securement

Closeout and Corrective Actions

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