Information
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Audit Title
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Location
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Personnel
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
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Medication rooms are clean and uncluttered.
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Laminar flow hood is used for IV admixture when appropriate.
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Visual inspection of medication containers: No Issues.
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Area free of distractions.
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Medication is appropriately labeled.<br> * Expiration dates, directions, etc..
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All medications, needles and syringes are secured in locked cabinet or locked room or under constant surveillance.
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Controlled substances stored to prevent diversion.
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Medications stored appropriately to maintain stability.
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Medications, formula, & solutions not expired beyond expiration date.
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Opened multi-dose vials dated and initialed. Not expired.
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Code Carts:<br> * Locked and marked with then first drug to expire.<br> * Checked per policy.<br> * Include defibrillator check.<br> * Extra locks kept secured.<br> * All supplies & drugs that are on the inventory list are on the cart.<br> *. Cart is clean.<br> *. O2 tank is >1/2 full
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Syringes are labeled when in use.
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Medication refrigerator: Only contain medications for current patients.
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Breast Milk Refrigerators: Only contain milk for current patients.
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Patient Bedside: <br> *. IV tubing is labeled per policy.<br> *. Medication is secured and labeled.<br> *. All solutions are labeled at the bedside.
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Medication Carts: Doors and drawers are locked.
DESCRIBE THE DEPARTMENTS RESPONSE TO YOUR ARRIVAL
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Greet the team with smiles and introductions.
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Have a space designated for the team to conduct interviews and file reviews.
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Promptly deliver materials required for review to the tracer team.
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Any additional comments regarding positive or suboptimal issues observed during the tracer.
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SURVEYORS SIGNATURE