Daily report checklist for hospital and healthcare projects
Healthcare construction happens around patients, so infection control and life safety are part of the daily record. A good hospital daily report proves barriers, air pressure and life safety measures were in place, alongside progress and manpower.
What makes these jobs different
- Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) classes set barrier and cleaning requirements
- Interim life safety measures (ILSM) apply when fire and life safety systems are impaired
- Utility shutdowns must be coordinated with facilities and clinical departments
- Above-ceiling work often needs a permit from facilities
- State healthcare agencies may inspect (for example HCAI in California)
Who reads this report
| Reader | What they look for |
|---|---|
| Facilities director | shutdowns, above-ceiling permits and impacts on operating departments |
| Infection prevention | ICRA class, barrier checks and pressure readings for each area |
| Safety officer | ILSM, fire watch and egress status |
| Owner's project manager | progress, manpower and delays against the schedule |
The checklist
Infection control
- ICRA class for each work area
- Barrier condition checked and logged
- Negative air machines running and pressure readings recorded where required
- Walk-off mats and cleaning performed
- Debris removal route and timing
Life safety
- ILSM in effect and measures taken
- Fire alarm or sprinkler impairments and fire watch
- Egress paths kept clear
People
- Manpower and hours by sub
- Workers badged and oriented to facility rules
Work and coordination
- Work completed by area and room number
- Above-ceiling permits opened and closed
- Utility shutdowns: time, duration, departments notified
- Noise and vibration work and timing
Owner and inspections
- Facilities, infection prevention and agency inspector visits and findings
Records
- Photos of barriers and pressure readings
- Delays from clinical schedule changes or shutdown denials
Requirements vary by contract, owner and jurisdiction. Use this as a starting checklist.
Risks to document every day
- Shutdown windows denied or moved
- Barrier breaches and corrective action
- Agency inspection timing
- Work hour restrictions near patient areas
Or text it in
3rd floor east, ICRA class IV. Barrier checked 6:30, neg air on, gauge reading logged. 8 on site: 4 electrical, 2 HVAC, 2 drywall. Med gas shutdown 1-2pm approved by facilities. Pics.
Superintendents and foremen text their day and Cascade Technology turns it into the daily report. Subcontractor access is free.
Frequently asked questions
What infection control details belong in a hospital daily report?
The ICRA class for each area, barrier condition, negative air and pressure readings where required, cleaning and debris removal, and any breaches with the corrective action taken.
Should utility shutdowns be on the daily report?
Yes. Record the system, start and end times, who approved it and which departments were notified. Shutdowns are one of the most closely watched events on a healthcare job.