Volume 2 - Issue 3, May - June 2026

Routine supervisory ward rounds are essential for maintaining cleanliness, staff discipline, environmental safety, and service readiness in hospitals. However, rapid ward walkthroughs can become inconsistent when they rely primarily on individual memory, experience, and available time. This case study describes the development and piloting of rapid, role-specific ward walkthrough checklists for the Director, Matron, and Administrative Officer at Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. A descriptive and analytical case study approach was used. Information was gathered through stakeholder discussions, direct observation during the pilot, review of draft tools and feedback, and problem prioritization using a modified nominal group technique. The main problem identified was the lack of a concise, standardized, and user-friendly checklist for rapid supervisory rounds. Problem tree analysis showed that this contributed to inconsistent supervision, missed issues, reduced efficiency, and weak follow-up. The proposed solution was the formal introduction of separate but aligned rapid checklists for the main supervisory categories, supported by a brief orientation and a simple follow-up record. The intervention is low-cost, feasible within existing resources, and relevant to routine hospital management. The case demonstrates how a practical checklist can strengthen process reliability and improve the usefulness of rapid hospital supervision.

Piyumi Nethkala Edirisinghe, Sagari Kiriwandeniya, "Developing a Rapid Ward Walkthrough Checklist to Improve Routine Hospital Supervision" International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Educational Development, V2(3): Page(07-09) May-June 2026. ISSN: 3107-6513. www.ijamred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.