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?
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?
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?