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: ___________________________________
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Criteria
Y
N
N/A
Comments
1
Does person served have any
contact/infection control precautions?
Did staff follow precautions?
2
Did staff use proper handwashing technique?
3
Did staff prepare meds for more than one
person?
4
Were meds pre-poured/set-up?
5
Did staff use 3 checks?
When removing meds from storage
When opening medication/removi
ng
f
rom packaging/container
Prior to assisting/administering
6
Did person check to verify allergies?
7
Did staff use the 7 Rights of med
administration?
Right person
Right time
Right med
Right dose
Right route
Right reason
Right documentation
8
Were there any distractions/interruptions?
Avoidable
unavoidable
9
Did staff observe person taking med/check to
ensure po meds were swallowed?
10
Did staff tell person what meds they were
taking?
11
Did staff document on MAR immediately after
assisting/administering meds?
12
Did staff ensure med container was clean
prior to returning to proper storage?
13
Can staff state the following:
Agency policy/procedure related to
assisting/administering meds
7 rights of med administration
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
When the 3 checks must be
performed
What to do in case an error occurs
ALL STAFF MUST SIGN THE BACK OF THIS FORM
SIGNATURES/CREDENTIALS MANDATORY
MAC __________________________________ DATE ___________
MAS __________________________________ DATE ___________
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