Child Care Emergency Checklist

Keeping all ages of children healthy is of significant importance and emergency preparedness will help you assess the situation while children are in your care. This inspection can be conducted to keep a track of the basic information of a child and provide a quick response when the child's health is disturbed.

General
Is the room’s entrance wide enough to accommodate an ambulance stretcher, wheelchair, etc?
Is the first aid room within a building?
Is the first-aid room locked to prevent theft?
Are records maintained for the first aid given?
Is there adequate seating in the first aid room?
Are there adequate blankets and pillows?
Is there a designated cabinet to store equipment?
Are electric points clean and secured?
Does the room have adequate ventilation?
Is the first aid room adequate enough?
Is the room clean and well-maintained?
Is the temperature comfortable?
Is no smoking sign posted at the entrance of the first aid room?
Are there movable screens, suspended curtains, or a door that can be closed to maintain privacy?
Is information displayed on the door mentioning names, location, contact numbers of the first aiders?
Are desks/counters cleaned and disinfected?
Are instruments and first aid equipment secured and stored appropriately?
Is the first-aid stock checked regularly for expiry, disposal, replacement, etc?
Is no smoking sign posted inside the first aid room?
Is there a handwashing area inside the first-aid room?
Is there a water supply at all times?
Is there a facility of telephone or other means of communication?
Are there adequate soaps/sanitizer/paper towels?
Are all frequently touched surfaces clean?
Is a dedicated person assigned for the upkeep of the first aid room?
Is the room located near to a point of access for transport to the hospital?
Is drinking water available?
Are protective garments for first aiders available?
Are used first-aid equipment properly discarded?
Is there a trash can inside the first-aid room?
Is the trash regularly emptied?
Additional information
Inspectors Name/signature:
Inspection Date:

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