Accidents Audit

Use this Accidents Audit Checklist to track and analyse incidents, identify trends, improve safety, and ensure compliance with CQC and RIDDOR regulations. This audit can be conducted monthly. References: CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment), Regulation 17 (Good Governance), Legislation: Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013, Local Authority: Performance Assessment Measures (PAMs), Guidance: NICHE Care Home Guidance, NICE Guidelines on Falls and Safety in Care Homes.

Accidents Audit



Accidents Overview

1. Injury resulting in hospital admission: [Number of Incidents]


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2. Injury requiring treatment: [Number of Incidents]


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3. Bruising: [Number of Incidents]


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4. Other: [Number of Incidents]


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Accident Classification

1. Witnessed fall: [Number of Incidents]


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2. Unwitnessed fall: [Number of Incidents]


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3. Assault: [Number of Incidents]


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Incident Follow-Up Actions

1. Observations recorded


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2. Body map completed


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3. Referred to other professional


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4. Family informed


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5. Accident form completed (No.)


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6. Reported to RIDDOR


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7. Site Manager informed


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8. Escalated to Registered Manager


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Incident Locations

1. Lounge: [Number of Incidents]


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2. Bedroom: [Number of Incidents]


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3. Staircase: [Number of Incidents]


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4. Dining Room: [Number of Incidents]


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5. Activity Room: [Number of Incidents]


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6. Other: [Number of Incidents]


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