NDP 21
January 2020 This is a Mandatory form used by MAS nurse to complete
training with MAC workers, nurses on ALL Medication errors (except
documentation errors). To be kept in training file 5 years
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AUDIT FORM
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gency/Location ______________________ Date __________________
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AC Worker_____________________ MAS Nurse__________________
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eason for Audit/Observation: ___________________________________
Does person served have any
contact/infection control precautions?
Did staff follow precautions?
Did staff use proper handwashing technique?
Did staff prepare meds for more than one
person?
Were meds pre-poured/set-up?
• When removing meds from storage
• When opening medication/removi
ng
f
rom packaging/container
• Prior to assisting/administering
Did person check to verify allergies?
Did staff use the 7 Rights of med
administration?
• Right person
• Right time
• Right med
• Right dose
• Right route
• Right reason
Were there any distractions/interruptions?
• Avoidable
Did staff observe person taking med/check to
ensure po meds were swallowed?
Did staff tell person what meds they were
taking?
Did staff document on MAR immediately after
assisting/administering meds?
Did staff ensure med container was clean
prior to returning to proper storage?
Can staff state the following:
• Agency policy/procedure related to
assisting/administering meds
• 7 rights of med administration