Monthly Medication Audit (Ward)

• Date and Time

  Date

• Completed by

• Location
  Address

1. Medication Room

• Are the medicine cupboards locked?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the medication room door locked when the room is not in use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are refrigerator temperature records complete daily to demonstrate storage between 2-8 degrees centigrade?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are refrigerators cleaned and well maintained

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the room clean, tidy and free from unnecessary items?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there suitable procedures in place for recording the disposal of medications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Non-CD Medication

• Is the medicine cupboard clean and organised?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are medications stored in their original package?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sample 5: Is the date of opening clearly stated for liquids, creams and other limited life medications?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Drug Chart Review

• Are there any gaps in the MAR charts? (missing signatures)

  No

  Yes

• Is there an up to date signature sheet in the drug folder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6. Oxygen Administration Review

• Is there an oxygen mask in each room?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Any Additional Comments

• Outcome/comments: