Clinical Workflow Checklist: Patient Safety & Optimization
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Patient Admission & Registration
Ensuring accurate patient identification, demographic data collection, and insurance verification.
Patient First Name
Patient Last Name
Patient Date of Birth
Patient MRN (Medical Record Number)
Insurance Provider
Patient Gender
Admission Date
Admission Time
Referring Physician Notes
Pre-Procedure Verification & Preparation
Confirming patient consent, allergies, medication reconciliation, and equipment readiness prior to procedures.
Patient Consent Obtained?
Detailed Consent Discussion Notes
Allergies Verified?
Specific Allergies & Reactions Noted
Vital Signs - Blood Pressure (Systolic)
Vital Signs - Blood Pressure (Diastolic)
Required Pre-Procedure Labs Completed?
Date of Last Medication Reconciliation
Procedure Execution & Monitoring
Adhering to protocols, documenting observations, and responding to patient needs during procedures.
Procedure Start Time
Vital Signs - Blood Pressure (Systolic)
Vital Signs - Blood Pressure (Diastolic)
Vital Signs - Heart Rate
Vital Signs - Oxygen Saturation
Procedural Notes & Observations
Anesthesia Type
Complications Encountered
Procedure End Time
Post-Procedure Recovery & Documentation
Monitoring patient recovery, addressing complications, and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Procedure Completion Time
Patient Recovery Observations (e.g., vital signs, pain levels, neurological status)
Pain Score (0-10)
Presence of Complications?
Description of Complications (if applicable)
Follow-up Appointment Date
Discharge Instructions Provided?
Nursing Signature
Medication Management & Safety
Verifying medication orders, administering medications safely, and documenting medication administration records.
Route of Administration
Dosage (mg)
Administration Time
Verification Status (by Nurse)
Notes/Observations
Medication Allergy Check
Administering Nurse Signature
Infection Control & Prevention
Following hand hygiene protocols, using personal protective equipment, and disinfecting surfaces.
Last Hand Hygiene Time
Hand Hygiene Method
Hours Since Last PPE Change (Gloves)
PPE Used
Notes on Potential Exposure Events
Last Surface Disinfection Date
Disinfectant Used
Patient Communication & Education
Providing clear and concise information to patients and families, addressing concerns, and promoting patient engagement.
Explanation of Procedure/Treatment
Potential Risks & Benefits Explanation
Patient Understanding Level
Patient Questions Addressed
Patient Acknowledgement of Information
Date of Communication
Time of Communication
Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
Regularly inspecting, maintaining, and calibrating medical equipment to ensure accuracy and safety.
Equipment Name
Equipment ID
Last Calibration Date
Next Calibration Due Date
Calibration Results (e.g., Deviation from Standard)
Notes/Observations During Calibration
Calibration Status
Calibration Certificate/Report (Optional)
Incident Reporting & Analysis
Promptly reporting incidents, near misses, and adverse events, and analyzing them to prevent recurrence.
Date of Incident
Time of Incident
Detailed Description of Incident
Incident Type (e.g., Fall, Medication Error, Equipment Malfunction)
Contributing Factors (Check all that apply)
Number of Patients Involved
Name of Reporting Staff Member
Corrective Actions Taken
Reporting Staff Signature
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
Ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, standards, and internal policies, and preparing for audits.
Last Audit Date
Auditing Standard
Audit Score/Rating (if applicable)
Summary of Audit Findings
Areas Requiring Corrective Action (Select all that apply)
Deadline for Corrective Actions
Responsible Party for Corrective Actions
Reviewer Signature
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