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Auditing of a medication administration record (MAR) Name, address and date of birth of service user. Pharmacy details. GP details (and district nurse if applicable). Start date of MAR. Correct medication details including medication name, strength, dose, form (capsule, tablet, cream).

The purpose of a medication audit is to ensure that all policies, care plans and other documentation are in proper order. Medication audits also act as evidence that care standards are taken seriously.

Overview. The Medication Safety Self Assessment® (MSSA) program provides a structured risk assessment process that can help identify gaps in current medication safety systems and identify areas for improvement.

Most health care professionals, especially nurses, know the “five rights” of medication use: the right patient, the right drug, the right time, the right dose, and the right route—all of which are generally regarded as a standard for safe medication practices.

To help reduce the risk of medication errors, nurses are taught the “Five Rights of Medication Administration.” Also known as the "5Rs”, these principles help to ensure the right drug, right dose, right route, and right patient, at the right time.

The correct storage and stock management of medication. Evidence of the staff supporting residents with taking their medication who may have reduced mobility or mental capacity. Correct recording of medication errors or near misses. The safe disposal of medication.

Our medication audits cover: Comprehensive review of procedures with particular attention to: Storage. Administration and handling of medication. Documentation and recording. Disposal. ... In-house audit. Review of current stock held in home. Review of medication record sheets. Review of policies and procedures.

1. Conduct audit in the last week of medication cycle to give at least three weeks of administration records. 2. Collect five MAR charts and complete audit.