Accident & Incident Governance Audit

Staff Auditor:

Audit Date:

Section 1: Recording & Reporting

Are all accidents/incidents recorded in the Accident Book (BI 510) or digital equivalent?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Is there a corresponding 'Incident Report' for every entry in the Accident Book?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Have RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences) events been reported to the HSE?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Have all statutory notifications (e.g., serious injury/death) been submitted to the CQC?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Section 2: Clinical Follow-Up

Is there evidence of 'Post-Fall Protocol' (neuro-observations) being completed where a head injury was suspected?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Have the resident's Next of Kin (NoK) been informed and the time of contact recorded?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Has the GP or relevant healthcare professional been notified of the incident?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Has the care plan and risk assessment been updated within 24 hours of the incident?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Section 3: Analysis & Learning

Is there a monthly 'Falls/Incident Analysis' identifying trends (e.g., time of day, location)?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Can the manager demonstrate an 'Action Plan' created in response to high-frequency incidents?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Have 'Lessons Learned' from recent accidents been discussed in staff meetings?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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Are witness statements collected and attached for any unwitnessed or serious incidents?

Compliant Non-Compliant N/A

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