Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Audit - Care Homes
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Questions
0/25 answeredQ1 | Unanswered
Is there a current fire safety policy aligned with fire safety legislation and care home best practice?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q2 | Unanswered
Has a fire risk assessment been completed by a competent person and reviewed at least annually or after changes?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q3 | Unanswered
Are fire exits clearly marked, free from obstruction, and checked regularly?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q4 | Unanswered
Are personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs) completed and reviewed for each resident based on their mobility and cognitive needs?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q5 | Unanswered
Are fire drills conducted at regular intervals and involve day, night, and agency staff where possible?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q6 | Unanswered
Are fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and fire-fighting equipment tested and maintained on a documented schedule?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q7 | Unanswered
Are staff trained in fire safety, including evacuation procedures, use of extinguishers, and raising the alarm?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q8 | Unanswered
Is training refreshed regularly and during induction for all new staff and agency workers?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q9 | Unanswered
Is there a fire logbook or digital record that includes maintenance, drills, incidents, and servicing?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q10 | Unanswered
Are fire doors fitted with closers, not wedged open, and inspected routinely for effectiveness?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q11 | Unanswered
Is the building fitted with suitable smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, or suppression devices where required?
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Are staff aware of their roles during an evacuation, including who leads, checks rooms, and supports vulnerable residents?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q13 | Unanswered
Is there a documented contingency plan for relocation or shelter in the event of a prolonged evacuation?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q14 | Unanswered
Are residents and visitors informed of what to do in the event of a fire?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q15 | Unanswered
Are oxygen cylinders and medical gases stored and managed in accordance with fire safety standards?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q16 | Unanswered
Are kitchen areas fitted with appropriate fire suppression or fire-rated doors where needed?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q17 | Unanswered
Are escape routes lit and accessible to those with mobility impairments or using equipment such as wheelchairs?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q18 | Unanswered
Are flammable items (e.g., aerosols, cleaning chemicals, papers) stored safely and in compliance with COSHH?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q19 | Unanswered
Are contractors or visitors informed of fire procedures and signed in with their presence tracked?
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Are any fire incidents or false alarms recorded and used to improve systems or prevent recurrence?
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Is fire safety discussed in team meetings, supervisions, and governance forums?
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Is learning from fire drills shared with staff and used to improve readiness?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q23 | Unanswered
Is the fire evacuation procedure clearly displayed and understood by all shifts?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q24 | Unanswered
Are fire safety issues raised in audits or inspections resolved in a timely and documented manner?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.Q25 | Unanswered
Is there evidence of leadership oversight of fire safety readiness and compliance?
Supporting NotesNo notes yet.Notes are stamped with your name, date and time.
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