Medication Safety Check
Complete before medication administration.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Each medication pass
- Estimated Time: 5-10 minutes per patient
- Role: Nurse
- Total Items: 31
- Compliance: Joint Commission NPSG, State Board of Nursing, ISMP Guidelines
Five Rights of Medication
Verify the 5 Rights.
- Right Patient (2 identifiers verified)?
- Right Medication?
- Right Dose?
- Right Route?
- Right Time?
Additional Safety Checks
Additional verification.
- Allergies verified?
- Drug interactions reviewed?
- Medication not expired?
- Documentation completed?
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
Patient Safety & Identification
Verify patient safety protocols and identification procedures
- Two patient identifiers used before procedures?
- Fall risk assessment completed?
- Call light within patient reach?
- Bed in lowest position with brakes locked?
Medication Safety & Management
Verify medication handling and administration practices
- Medications stored securely and at proper temperature?
- Controlled substances properly secured and counted?
- No expired medications in stock?
- High-alert medications properly labeled?
Environment of Care & Safety
Verify facility environment meets safety standards
- Fire exits clear and unobstructed?
- Emergency equipment functional and accessible?
- Spill kits available and stocked?
- Electrical cords and outlets in safe condition?
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Why Use This Medication Safety Check?
This medication safety check helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nurse professionals, this checklist covers 31 critical inspection points across 7 sections. Recommended frequency: each medication pass.
Ensures compliance with Joint Commission NPSG, State Board of Nursing, ISMP Guidelines. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Medication Safety Check cover?
This checklist covers 31 inspection items across 7 sections: Five Rights of Medication, Additional Safety Checks, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management, Environment of Care & Safety. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed each medication pass. Each completion takes approximately 5-10 minutes per patient.
Who should use this Medication Safety Check?
This checklist is designed for Nurse professionals in the healthcare industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.