Veterinary hospital ward checklist
Checklist template
Check this template against your local regulations and your own policies before you use it.
- Business
- Location
- Date
Daily ward check
Each morning, and again at each handover
| Done | Task | Time | Initials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Check each patient’s ID tag matches its kennel card and hospital sheet | |||
| Take and record each patient’s observations as the sheet says | |||
| Give treatments and medications on time and sign the sheet | |||
| Check fluid lines, catheters and pumps | |||
| Care | |||
| Feed, water and walk patients as each sheet says | |||
| Record eating, urine and faeces | |||
| Clean and dry every kennel and change the bedding | |||
| Ward | |||
| Check isolation patients are cared for last, with their own PPE | |||
| Restock the ward and check the crash cart | |||
| Hand over each patient to the next shift, with any concerns | |||
- Completed by
- Checked by (manager)
- Date
- Notes
