Equipment and Assistive Technology Safety Audit - Supported Living

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  • Is there a policy covering the safe use, maintenance, and review of care equipment and assistive technology?
  • Is an inventory of tenant-specific and shared equipment maintained and regularly updated?
  • Are individual risk assessments completed for the use of any equipment, including personal devices?
  • Are staff trained and deemed competent before using equipment such as hoists, slings, or transfer aids?
  • Is all lifting and handling equipment subject to LOLER inspections at required intervals?
  • Are servicing and maintenance logs for equipment kept up to date and available for audit?
  • Are assistive technologies (e.g., falls sensors, medication reminders, environmental controls) regularly tested and reviewed?
  • Are tenants supported to use assistive technology safely and confidently without undermining autonomy?
  • Are slings or other equipment labelled for individual use and stored safely and hygienically?
  • Are wheelchairs, walking aids, and other mobility supports regularly inspected for safety and suitability?
  • Are equipment faults reported promptly, recorded accurately, and tracked through to resolution?
  • Is there a clear process for replacing or upgrading equipment when tenant needs change?
  • Are staff aware of emergency procedures if equipment fails during use (e.g., manual hoist handling)?
  • Are electrical items subject to PAT testing as required, especially shared or staff equipment?
  • Are bed rails, profiling beds, and specialist seating reviewed for ongoing appropriateness and safety?
  • Is equipment cleaned and maintained in accordance with infection control guidelines?
  • Are tenants involved in choosing or reviewing equipment where appropriate to their independence and comfort?
  • Is technology used to promote choice and inclusion, not just safety or control?
  • Are IT devices (e.g., tablets, phones used for communication or safety) secure, updated, and functioning properly?
  • Are equipment and technology discussed during care plan reviews and tenant feedback meetings?
  • Is there a contingency plan for access to emergency equipment or spare devices if primary ones fail?
  • Are externally provided or prescribed devices (e.g., oxygen machines, feeding pumps) subject to joint responsibility agreements?
  • Are any restrictive features (e.g., bed rails, door sensors) reviewed for necessity and proportionality?
  • Are records kept of staff inductions, refreshers, or observed practices related to equipment use?
  • Are changes to tenant mobility or health promptly reflected in equipment use or assessments?
  • Are commissioners or OTs involved as needed in complex or specialist equipment reviews?
  • Is the effectiveness and impact of assistive technology reviewed regularly in governance meetings?