Bedside Cart Use & Maintenance

Which department are you completing this survey for?

Bedside cart is free of medications.

Medications are NOT allowed to be stored in the bedside cart.
What medication was found in the bedside cart?
Bedside cart is locked if it contains sharps (Needles, IV catheters, scissors, etc.)
Bedside cart is free of expired supplies.
Bedside Cart drawers and contents are visibly clean.
Personal patient items are in a clearly labeled, segregated space (separated from clean supplies).

Drawer or space within the cart must be clearly labeled.
Contact Plus signage is available in the bedside cart.
RN observed performing hand hygiene when accessing cart contents.
CONTACT PLUS ISOLATION ROOM: C+ isolation sign is on top of the bedside cart.
CONTACT PLUS ISOLATION ROOM: All items have been removed from the bedside cart and the drawers are cleaned with bleach when the patient is discharged, transferred, or the C+ isolation is discontinued.