Clear Desk & Confidentiality Spot-Check



Section 1: Working Areas (Nurses' Station / Reception)

Are all desks free from 'Person Identifiable Information' (PII) at the time of the audit?

Are handover sheets kept face down or inside a folder when not being actively read?

Are computer screens locked (Win+L) if the staff member is away from the desk?

Are there any sticky notes with passwords or login hints visible on monitors or desks?

Section 2: Document Storage & Disposal

Are the keys for locked filing cabinets removed and kept on the person in charge?

Is the shredding console or confidential waste bin locked/secure?

Are any printed MAR charts or care records left on the communal printer/photocopier?

Are archiving boxes kept in a secure, restricted-access area?

Section 3: Public Areas & Visitors

Is the visitor sign-in book managed so that previous entries are covered or not easily visible?

Are wall-mounted notice boards free from sensitive resident information (e.g., full names/diagnoses)?

Are care tablets/devices stored in a locked charging station when not in use?

Are staff badges/IDs kept on the person and not left lying on desks?

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