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ADMISSION CHECKLIST

Patient’s name:

Documentation and actions before admission
Named Nurse allocated
SHO or doctor on call informed about
admission and time agreed to see patient,

clerk Admission and do Medical Examination
and paper work.
Consultant/CMHN informed about admission

Admission

Patient/Relative welcomed and oriented on
ward. Informed on visiting, Protective
Engagement and meal times
Patient shown to room, advised on fire
procedure, information leaflets and recovery
pack.
Patient risk assessed and level of

Observation determined. Update risk
assessment
Inform nearest relative
Check/record valuables and contraband

Actions following admission
Named Nurse board completed
White board completed: Name/D.oA/Section

status/ Observation status

Valuables recorded and taken to General
Office

Physical observations at admission completed
in RiO Core Assessment: BP, P. Temp, BM,
BMi, Hearing, Sight, Teeth, Smoking;
nutritional screen and special diet requests

If patient is admitted under MHA 1983:
□ Sec 132 form explained/ completed

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