Daily Crash Cart Check
Non Medicare ASC or Office Based Facilities and Environment
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4m 12s
Each Day the crash cart must be checked to ensure that there was no tampering of the medications and supplies. Make sure to check that the defibrillator and suction can run on battery and that they are working. Make sure you have a full E-cylinder of Oxygen. Always have available the latest ACLS algorithms.
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Surgery Log Book
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Sharps Containers
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Make Sure All Equipment Is Functioning
Each day it is important to check all of you patient care equipment. This is mandatory. During the inspection process a surveyor will turn on equipment to ensure that it is functioning.
