Daily Opening & Closing Checklist 2026 (CL1)

A comprehensive, print-and-use daily opening and closing checklist for Australian dental practices — covering every check required at the start and end of every clinical day. Part of the Resolve Dental Consultancy Practice Compliance Checklist Pack series.

Print one per day. The clinician opening the practice works through the morning list before the first patient. The last clinician out completes the closing list. Whoever performs the checks signs at the bottom — creating a daily record of compliance.

✔ Fully editable Microsoft Word format
✔ 5 pages — complete opening and closing checklist
✔ Aligned with ADA Guidelines (AS/NZS 5369:2023) for waterline flushing requirements
✔ 2026-compliant
✔ Instant digital download
✔ Single-practice licence

What's Included:

Morning Opening Checklist (22 items)
A systematic pre-patient check covering: alarm and premises, lights and climate control, reception area presentation, front door signage, computer systems and practice management software, phones and voicemail, HICAPS and EFTPOS terminals, appointment schedule review, recall confirmations, surgery setup, dental unit waterline flushing (minimum 2 minutes — ADA/AS/NZS 5369:2023 requirement), autoclave and steriliser check, ultrasonic cleaner, PPE supplies, emergency kit and medication expiry dates, AED/defibrillator battery check, oxygen cylinder pressure, sharps containers, clinical waste bins, infection control consumables, equipment fault log, and daily team huddle.

End-of-Day Closing Checklist (21 items)
A systematic post-patient check covering: patient records and treatment notes, end-of-day production reconciliation, tomorrow's appointment review, surgery cleaning and disinfection, instrument transport to sterilisation, sterilisation cycle completion and logging, dental unit covers, waterline flushing (minimum 2 minutes), autoclave water reservoir, suction line cleaning, sharps bins, clinical waste segregation, amalgam separator, computer log-off, patient document security, practice management software backup, voicemail update, kitchen appliances, clinical area shutdown, practice lock-up, and security alarm arming.

Daily Sign-Off
Space for the completing team member's name, signature, position, and date — creating a written daily record that opening and closing checks were completed.

Resolve Tip
A practical note recommending that opening and closing responsibilities are rotated between senior team members so no single person carries the burden daily.