Equipment Safety Audit - Care Homes
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- Q1: Is there an equipment safety policy outlining responsibilities for maintenance, storage, and use?
- Q2: Is an inventory of all care-related equipment maintained and regularly updated?
- Q3: Are all moving and handling aids (e.g., hoists, slings) included in a LOLER inspection schedule?
- Q4: Are LOLER certificates current and easily accessible for all applicable equipment?
- Q5: Is there a schedule for routine servicing and maintenance of beds, mattresses, chairs, and mobility aids?
- Q6: Are faults or defects reported promptly, logged, and tracked through to resolution?
- Q7: Are staff trained and deemed competent to use each type of equipment relevant to their role?
- Q8: Are individual risk assessments completed before using specialist equipment with residents?
- Q9: Are instructions for use (e.g., for hoists, sensor mats, profiling beds) available and accessible to staff?
- Q10: Are slings clearly labelled for individual use and stored hygienically when not in use?
- Q11: Are bed rails assessed for safety and appropriateness and included in the resident’s care plan?
- Q12: Is assistive technology (e.g., fall sensors, pressure mats, nurse call systems) maintained and tested regularly?
- Q13: Are emergency evacuation aids (e.g., evacuation chairs, sleds) stored accessibly and checked regularly?
- Q14: Are medical devices (e.g., oxygen concentrators, nebulisers) serviced according to manufacturer guidelines?
- Q15: Are batteries for powered equipment (e.g., hoists, electric wheelchairs) regularly charged and tested?
- Q16: Are sharps boxes, thermometers, BP machines, and glucose monitors stored and cleaned safely?
- Q17: Is equipment used in line with infection prevention and control protocols (e.g., cleaning between users)?
- Q18: Are mobility aids such as walking frames, rollators, and wheelchairs inspected for wear and tear?
- Q19: Are wheelchairs fitted with appropriate footplates, brakes, and seat belts as required?
- Q20: Are staff aware of the procedure for removing or quarantining unsafe equipment?
- Q21: Are equipment-related incidents or injuries investigated and used to improve safety practices?
- Q22: Are resident-specific equipment needs reviewed as part of care plan and risk assessment reviews?
- Q23: Are external maintenance providers vetted and qualified to perform work on specialist care equipment?
- Q24: Are records of servicing, inspection, and maintenance stored securely and reviewed during audits?
- Q25: Are residents supported to use their personal or specialist equipment safely and appropriately?
- Q26: Is feedback from staff, residents, or families used to inform equipment suitability and improvements?
- Q27: Are spare parts or backup equipment available for essential items (e.g., hoists, wheelchairs, slings)?
- Q28: Are faults that could pose a serious safety risk escalated immediately to management or maintenance teams?
- Q29: Is there a protocol for disposing of outdated or damaged equipment in line with health and safety guidance?
- Q30: Is equipment safety reviewed regularly as part of health and safety or governance meetings?