Healthcare Facilities Compliance Checklist (Australia) | Infodeck

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Facility Name

Inspector Name

Inspection Date

Next Review Date

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Fire & Life Safety

AS 1851:2012 / NCC 2022 / State Fire Services

Essential Fire Safety Measures

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) submission	Annual
	Fire safety schedule compliance audit	Annual
	Fire Safety Manager appointment	Ongoing
	Fire compartment integrity inspection	Annual
	Fire watch procedures when system impaired	As needed

Fire Detection & Alarm (AS 1851)

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire indicator panel (FIP) visual inspection	Monthly
	Manual call point functional test	Monthly
	Smoke detector functional test (sampling)	Quarterly
	Aspirating smoke detection system test	Monthly
	Fire alarm battery load test	Annual
	Complete fire detection system inspection	Annual

Automatic Sprinkler System

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Sprinkler system visual inspection	Monthly
	Alarm valve and flow switch test	Monthly
	Main stop valve inspection	Monthly
	Fire pump set operational test	Weekly
	Full sprinkler system inspection	Annual

Fire/Smoke Doors & Barriers

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire door visual inspection	Monthly
	Fire door operational test	Annual
	Smoke door operational test	6 Months
	Fire damper inspection	Annual
	Smoke damper operational test	6 Months

Emergency Preparedness

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Fire and evacuation drill (all staff)	6 Months
	Emergency Response Plan review	Annual
	Fire Warden training	Annual
	Emergency lighting functional test	Monthly
	Emergency lighting 90-minute discharge test	Annual

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Medical Equipment

AusHFG / TGA / State Health Regulations

Life Support Equipment

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Ventilator preventive maintenance	Per MFR
	Defibrillator functional check	Daily
	Defibrillator comprehensive service	Per MFR
	Anaesthesia machine maintenance	Per MFR
	Patient monitoring equipment PM	Per MFR
	Infusion pump calibration and test	Per MFR

Imaging Equipment

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	X-ray equipment maintenance	Per MFR
	CT scanner preventive maintenance	Per MFR
	MRI equipment maintenance	Per MFR
	Radiation survey and safety assessment	Annual
	Dosimetry badge review	Monthly

Sterilization Equipment

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Sterilizer biological indicator test	Each cycle
	Sterilizer chemical indicator	Each load
	Steam sterilizer Bowie-Dick test	Daily
	Sterilizer preventive maintenance	Per MFR
	Sterilizer validation	Annual

Biomedical Safety Testing

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Electrical safety test (Class I equipment)	Annual
	Electrical safety test (Class II equipment)	Annual
	Medical equipment performance verification	Per MFR
	Equipment recall and hazard alert review	Ongoing

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Medical Gas Systems

AS 2896:2021 / AusHFG

Medical Gas Pipeline System

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Medical gas area alarm panel test	Daily
	Medical gas outlet pressure test	Annual
	Zone valve box inspection	6 Months
	Medical gas pipeline identity verification	Annual
	Medical gas quality testing (purity)	Annual

Medical Air & Vacuum

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Medical air compressor inspection	Monthly
	Medical air quality test (particulates, oil)	Quarterly
	Medical vacuum pump inspection	Monthly
	Medical vacuum system flow test	Annual

Bulk Gas Storage

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Bulk oxygen vessel inspection	Per vendor contract
	Manifold system inspection	Monthly
	Reserve supply check	Daily
	Cylinder storage area compliance	Monthly

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Utility Systems

AusHFG / AS Standards

Emergency Power

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Emergency generator visual inspection	Weekly
	Generator load test (30% minimum)	Monthly
	Generator annual load bank test	Annual
	Automatic transfer switch test	Monthly
	UPS system inspection	Quarterly
	Generator fuel quality test	Annual

HVAC & Ventilation

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Operating theatre air pressure verification	Daily
	Isolation room negative pressure check	Daily
	HEPA filter inspection (critical areas)	Annual
	Air changes per hour verification	Annual
	Temperature monitoring (OT 20-24°C)	Continuous
	Humidity monitoring (OT 30-60%)	Continuous

Water Systems

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Hot water temperature check (>60°C storage)	Monthly
	Thermostatic mixing valve inspection	Annual
	Dead leg flushing	Weekly
	Cooling tower Legionella test	Monthly
	Water quality testing	Quarterly

Electrical Systems

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Electrical distribution board inspection	Annual
	RCD (safety switch) test	6 Months
	Isolated power system test (theatres)	Monthly
	Line isolation monitor check	Daily
	Switchboard thermal imaging	Annual

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Infection Control & Environment

NHMRC / State Health Regulations

Environmental Cleaning

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Patient room terminal cleaning audit	Per discharge
	High-touch surface disinfection	Per shift
	Operating theatre terminal cleaning	After each case
	Isolation room cleaning protocol	Per protocol

Clinical Waste Management

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Clinical waste bin inspection	Daily
	Sharps container inspection	Daily
	Clinical waste storage area inspection	Weekly
	Waste contractor compliance review	Annual

Chemical Safety

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Safety Data Sheet (SDS) register update	As changed
	Emergency eyewash station test	Weekly
	Emergency shower test	Monthly
	Hazardous chemical storage inspection	Monthly
	Spill kit inventory check	Monthly

Medication Storage

	Task / Inspection Item	Frequency	Date Completed	Initials
	Medication refrigerator temperature log	Twice daily
	Vaccine storage monitoring (2-8°C)	Twice daily
	Controlled drug safe/room check	Each shift
	Expired medication check	Monthly