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Physiotherapy clinic opening and closing checklist

A physiotherapy clinic opening and closing checklist lists what reception and clinicians do before the first patient and after the last: the day’s appointments, treatment rooms, the rehab gym and equipment, hand hygiene supplies, payments and lock-up. A consistent opening means every patient walks into a ready clinic.

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Business
Location
Date

Opening checklist

Before the first patient

Done	Task	Time	Initials
Arrival
	Disarm the alarm, and turn on the lights and heating or cooling
	Check the entrance, ramps and waiting area are clear and safe
Reception and the day’s list
	Switch on the practice software, phones and card reader
	Check today’s appointments, and fill any gaps from the waitlist
	Check messages, referrals and online bookings, and reply
	Print or prepare forms for new patients
Treatment rooms
	Check each couch has fresh couch roll or linen
	Check hand rub, gloves, wipes and tissues are stocked in each room
	Check the couch height controls and lights work
	Switch on and test electrotherapy and ultrasound units
	Check the hot and cold packs are at the right temperature
Rehab gym and equipment
	Check the gym equipment for damage, and set it out
	Check the floor and mats are clean and dry
	Check the first aid kit and AED, if you have one

Completed by
Checked by (manager)
Date
Notes

Closing checklist

After the last patient

Done	Task	Time	Initials
Treatment rooms
	Strip the couches, and put used linen in the laundry bag
	Wipe the couches, pillows and high-touch surfaces
	Switch off and unplug electrotherapy and ultrasound units
	Empty the bins, and check the sharps containers
Rehab gym
	Wipe down equipment used today and put it away
	Wash or set aside any towels and bands to be cleaned
Reception, payments and claims
	Check every appointment today has notes, and follow up any that don’t
	Reconcile payments and insurer claims against the day’s appointments
	Check tomorrow’s list and send any reminders
	Put the phones on the after-hours message
Lock-up
	Turn off the lights and the heating or cooling
	Lock the doors and windows and set the alarm

Completed by
Checked by (manager)
Date
Notes

Common questions

What should a physiotherapy clinic check before opening?

The day’s appointments and messages, that each treatment room has clean linen, hand rub and working equipment, that electrotherapy units and hot packs are ready, and that the rehab gym is safe and set out.

Why check clinical notes at the end of each day?

Notes written on the day are more accurate, and most professional standards expect notes to be written promptly after each treatment. Checking at closing catches any that were missed.

Who should open and close a physio clinic?

Usually reception opens and the last practitioner or receptionist closes, with the practice manager checking payments. Write the role on each part of the checklist.

Can I run opening and closing checklists in Wikidoc?

Yes. Import each CSV as a daily checklist, assign it to the opening or closing role, and see each morning whether yesterday’s close was done. Every tick is timestamped and named.

Physiotherapy clinic opening and closing checklist

Opening checklist

Closing checklist

How to use this template

Use it in Wikidoc

Import the CSV

Assign and schedule

Keep the record

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Common questions

What should a physiotherapy clinic check before opening?

Why check clinical notes at the end of each day?

Who should open and close a physio clinic?

Can I run opening and closing checklists in Wikidoc?

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