Emergency department audit checklist according to NABH

Patient Care Section

  • Ensure all necessary emergency medications are stocked and easily accessible in the emergency department
  • Regularly check expiration dates and restock medications as needed
  • Implement a triage system to quickly assess and prioritize patients based on severity of condition
  • Ensure trained staff are available to conduct triage and initiate treatment promptly
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels at all times to handle patient volume and acuity
  • Have a system in place to call in additional staff when needed
  • Ensure all patient care activities are accurately documented in the patient's medical record
  • Document assessments, treatments, and patient responses in a timely manner

Infrastructure Section

Quality Improvement Section

Emergency Preparedness Section

Documentation Section