Night Shift Audit

Use this template to audit night shifts in the healthcare setting, examining security, staff, medication, health & safety and wellbeing of residents during the night.

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Night Shift Audit



Medication

1. All prescribed medication has been given appropriately and signed for on the MAR/EMAR.


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2. Controlled drugs checked and signed for at the commencement of the shift.


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3. Check to ensure no medication has been pre-potted.


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General H&S

1. All exits and corridors are clear of obstructions.


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2. Duty manager aware of the number of residents in the home at the time of visit.


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3. All chemicals stored appropriately and hot water boilers locked away.


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4. All cross corridor doors closed during the night shift as per fire policy.


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Security

1. All external doors should be locked as required with key code only.


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2. Front door code to be the company standard code which is changed periodically.


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3. Car park lighting should be appropriate to prevent falls with all external lights in working order.


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Team Members

1. Rota checked to ensure numbers are appropriate and that team members are on the allocated unit.


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2. All team members observed to ensure they are working appropriately.


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3. All team members are wearing the appropriate uniform including name badges.


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4. Completed handover to all team members prior to the commencement of the shift (check with team and the written handover).


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5. Team members are aware of allocation for breaks and allocation of residents.


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Residents

1. Minimum of 5 residents to be checked to ensure they have the call bells available in reach.


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2. Residents have access to a drink if they wish (water bottle or juice at the bedside).


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3. Check residents' fluid balance charts and ensure these have been filled out appropriately.


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4. Check residents' repositioning charts to ensure they are completed appropriately.


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5. Light snacks available for the residents if they are hungry throughout the night.


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6. Daily records completed appropriately and at the right time.


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7. Residents who are awake are engaging in meaningful activity or conversation.


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