Run OR Turnover Inspection — Free

Inspection Details

Operating room identifier recorded

Document the room number or OR suite identifier being inspected.

Case turnover inspection time recorded

Record the date and time the turnover inspection was completed.

Inspector role identified

Select the role of the person completing the inspection.

Next case readiness confirmed with surgical team critical (required)

Confirm the room was reviewed and cleared for the next scheduled case.

Yes No N/A

Environmental Cleaning

All visible soil, debris, and waste removed from room surfaces and floor critical (required)

Verify the room is free of visible contamination before the next case.

Yes No N/A

High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected critical (required)

Check that bed rails, OR table surfaces, anesthesia surfaces, door handles, light handles, and other high-touch points were cleaned per facility protocol.

Yes No N/A

Floor free of spills, sharps, and trip hazards critical (required)

Confirm the floor is dry, unobstructed, and safe for staff movement.

Yes No N/A

Waste containers emptied or replaced as required

Verify regulated waste, general waste, and linen receptacles are managed per facility turnover procedure.

Yes No N/A

Linen removed and clean linen stocked appropriately

Confirm used linen has been removed and clean linen is available for the next case.

Yes No N/A

Room surfaces dry and ready for patient entry

Verify no wet disinfectant residue or standing moisture remains on patient-contact or work surfaces.

Yes No N/A

Instrument and Supply Readiness

Required instrument set present and correct critical (required)

Confirm the instrument tray or set matches the next case preference card or procedure requirements.

Yes No N/A

Sterile packaging intact and within expiration date critical (required)

Verify sterile items are unopened, undamaged, and not expired.

Yes No N/A

Required supplies stocked for next case

Check that consumable supplies, implants if applicable, and procedure-specific items are available in the room or immediately accessible.

Yes No N/A

Sharps containers and biohazard disposal readiness verified critical (required)

Confirm sharps containers are not overfilled and disposal systems are ready for use.

Yes No N/A

Instrument count or set verification completed per policy critical (required)

Verify count reconciliation or set verification was completed according to facility policy before turnover completion.

Yes No N/A

Equipment and Safety Readiness

OR table, lights, and booms positioned for next case

Confirm major room equipment is positioned to support the upcoming procedure and safe patient transfer.

Yes No N/A

Suction, electrosurgical, and anesthesia-related equipment available and functional critical (required)

Verify required equipment is present, powered, connected, and ready for use per case needs.

Yes No N/A

Emergency equipment accessible and unobstructed critical (required)

Confirm crash cart, emergency oxygen, and other required emergency resources are accessible per unit protocol.

Yes No N/A

Electrical cords and tubing routed safely

Check that cords, tubing, and cables are secured to reduce trip hazards and prevent disconnection.

Yes No N/A

Environmental alarms, indicators, or equipment error messages cleared critical (required)

Verify no active equipment faults, warning lights, or unresolved alarms remain before the next case.

Yes No N/A

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Run: OR Turnover Inspection

Inspection Details

Environmental Cleaning

Instrument and Supply Readiness

Equipment and Safety Readiness

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