The State of the Hospital Corridors It is important to check the upper floor corridors for clutter. If you see unused beds and equipment lining the hallways, be aware that there is poor supervision from top to bottom. Seeing such muddle in areas that are supposed to be kept clear at all times should leave you wondering about equipment being in disrepair and not being fixed, infectious biohazard material lingering on objects that are not being cleaned, and where the supervisors are hiding. This deplorable situation when widely tolerated reflects wanton negligence on the part of the housekeeping, engineering, and nursing departments that are accountable for environmental cleanliness, safety, and patient well-being.