Night Shift Audit

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

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

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

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

All team members observed to ensure they are working appropriately.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Daily records completed appropriately and at the right time.

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

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

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

Check to ensure no medication has been pre-potted.

All exits and corridors are clear of obstructions.

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

All chemicals stored appropriately and hot water boilers locked away.

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