Environment of Care Rounds

Environment of Care (EOC) rounds help maintain facility safety through regular inspections.

Overview

EOC rounds involve:

1. Following a route of inspection locations
2. Scanning QR codes at each location
3. Completing checklists
4. Documenting issues
5. Generating work orders for problems found

Starting a Round

1. Navigate to Rounds tab
2. See available routes for your unit
3. Tap a route to begin
4. Follow locations in order

At Each Location

Scanning

1. Tap Scan when you arrive
2. Point camera at the QR code
3. Wait for confirmation

The QR scan proves you were physically present.

Checklist

Complete the inspection checklist:

• Items specific to the location type
• Pass / Fail / N/A for each item
• Add notes for context

Documenting Issues

If you find a problem:

1. Tap Report Issue
2. Select severity:
   • Low
   • Medium
   • High
   • Critical
3. Take photos
4. Add description
5. Tap Submit

Work Orders

Issues automatically generate work orders:

• Assigned to Facilities Maintenance
• Include photos and description
• Severity determines priority
• Track resolution status

Work Order Status

Status	Description
Open	Newly created, not started
In Progress	Work has begun
Pending Verification	Work complete, needs follow-up
Closed	Verified complete

Viewing Work Orders

1. From Rounds tab, tap Work Orders
2. Filter by status
3. Tap a work order for details

Follow-Up Verification

Some work orders require follow-up:

1. Facilities marks work as complete
2. Work order moves to "Pending Verification"
3. On next round, verify the issue is resolved
4. Tap Verify Complete or Reopen

Routes

Routes define inspection paths:

• Ordered list of locations
• Specific to unit or area
• Can have frequency requirements (daily, weekly)

Route Compliance

The Rounds tab shows:

• Routes due today
• Completed rounds
• Overdue routes

Location Types

Common inspection location types:

Type	Example Items
Patient room	Bed rails, call light, bathroom safety
Bathroom	Grab bars, cleanliness, supplies
Common area	Furniture condition, cleanliness, hazards
Medication room	Lock function, temperature, organization
Storage	Organization, expired items, accessibility
Exit	Signage, obstruction, alarm function

QR Code Management

IT administrators manage QR codes:

1. Navigate to Settings > Locations
2. Add new locations with details
3. Print QR codes for posting
4. Associate sensors if available