Equipment Safety Audit - Care Homes

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  • Q1 | Unanswered

    Is there an equipment safety policy outlining responsibilities for maintenance, storage, and use?

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  • Q2 | Unanswered

    Is an inventory of all care-related equipment maintained and regularly updated?

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  • Q3 | Unanswered

    Are all moving and handling aids (e.g., hoists, slings) included in a LOLER inspection schedule?

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  • Q4 | Unanswered

    Are LOLER certificates current and easily accessible for all applicable equipment?

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  • Q5 | Unanswered

    Is there a schedule for routine servicing and maintenance of beds, mattresses, chairs, and mobility aids?

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  • Q6 | Unanswered

    Are faults or defects reported promptly, logged, and tracked through to resolution?

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  • Q7 | Unanswered

    Are staff trained and deemed competent to use each type of equipment relevant to their role?

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  • Q8 | Unanswered

    Are individual risk assessments completed before using specialist equipment with residents?

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  • Q9 | Unanswered

    Are instructions for use (e.g., for hoists, sensor mats, profiling beds) available and accessible to staff?

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  • Q10 | Unanswered

    Are slings clearly labelled for individual use and stored hygienically when not in use?

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  • Q11 | Unanswered

    Are bed rails assessed for safety and appropriateness and included in the resident’s care plan?

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  • Q12 | Unanswered

    Is assistive technology (e.g., fall sensors, pressure mats, nurse call systems) maintained and tested regularly?

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  • Q13 | Unanswered

    Are emergency evacuation aids (e.g., evacuation chairs, sleds) stored accessibly and checked regularly?

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  • Q14 | Unanswered

    Are medical devices (e.g., oxygen concentrators, nebulisers) serviced according to manufacturer guidelines?

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  • Q15 | Unanswered

    Are batteries for powered equipment (e.g., hoists, electric wheelchairs) regularly charged and tested?

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  • Q16 | Unanswered

    Are sharps boxes, thermometers, BP machines, and glucose monitors stored and cleaned safely?

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  • Q17 | Unanswered

    Is equipment used in line with infection prevention and control protocols (e.g., cleaning between users)?

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  • Q18 | Unanswered

    Are mobility aids such as walking frames, rollators, and wheelchairs inspected for wear and tear?

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  • Q19 | Unanswered

    Are wheelchairs fitted with appropriate footplates, brakes, and seat belts as required?

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  • Q20 | Unanswered

    Are staff aware of the procedure for removing or quarantining unsafe equipment?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are equipment-related incidents or injuries investigated and used to improve safety practices?

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  • Q22 | Unanswered

    Are resident-specific equipment needs reviewed as part of care plan and risk assessment reviews?

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  • Q23 | Unanswered

    Are external maintenance providers vetted and qualified to perform work on specialist care equipment?

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  • Q24 | Unanswered

    Are records of servicing, inspection, and maintenance stored securely and reviewed during audits?

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  • Q25 | Unanswered

    Are residents supported to use their personal or specialist equipment safely and appropriately?

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  • Q26 | Unanswered

    Is feedback from staff, residents, or families used to inform equipment suitability and improvements?

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  • Q27 | Unanswered

    Are spare parts or backup equipment available for essential items (e.g., hoists, wheelchairs, slings)?

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  • Q28 | Unanswered

    Are faults that could pose a serious safety risk escalated immediately to management or maintenance teams?

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  • Q29 | Unanswered

    Is there a protocol for disposing of outdated or damaged equipment in line with health and safety guidance?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Is equipment safety reviewed regularly as part of health and safety or governance meetings?

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