Are all LOLER (hoists/slings) inspections current and within the 6-month legal limit?
Do all electrical items have a visible and in-date PAT testing sticker?
Is there a documented 'Pre-Use Check' log for mobile standing aids and wheelchairs?
Are bed rails fitted correctly with no gaps that pose an entrapment risk?
Is there a 'Clean' sticker or log attached to shared equipment (e.g., commodes, hoists)?
Are reusable slings assigned to individual residents and free from fraying/damage?
Are medical devices (thermometers/BP cuffs) cleaned with appropriate wipes between uses?
Is equipment stored in a way that prevents cross-contamination (off the floor)?
Have weighing scales been calibrated by an external professional within the last year?
Are tympanic thermometers producing consistent readings (tested against a control)?
Are air mattresses set to the correct pressure for the specific resident's weight?
Is there a 'Faulty Equipment' process in place with evidence of items being taken out of use?