What is the Safety Rounding Tool? A structured “quick-hit” audit to assess a clinic’s high-level survey readiness
Who? Performed by the Medical Director
When?
- New Medical Directors: Conducting safety walkthrough (slide 48-50)
- Existing Medical Directors: Once a month, ahead of FHM
Follow-through
- Discussion of issues and plan for improvement in FHM
- Follow-up of action taken in FHM the following month
- In-depth CAT audits or clinical support follow-up may be triggered
- Review all sections semi-annually with Governing Body
Directions:
- Complete one visit of the Safety Rounding Tool each month with a specific survey readiness focus
- If the facility has a Home Program, complete Home related items and scores that include Home
- Conduct prior to monthly FHM and review findings with the Facility Team in FHM each month
- Review the six visits of the Safety Rounding Tool semi-annually with Governing Body
Month 1: Documentation
Month 2: Physical Plant
Month 3: Infection Control
Month 4: Water Room & Machines
Month 5: Patient Care
Month 6: Closing the Loop