Medication Storage Unit Inspection Checklist
Comprehensive medication storage area inspection including temperature monitoring, expiration dating, and security verification.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Monthly
- Estimated Time: 30-45 minutes
- Role: Nurse/Pharmacist
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: Joint Commission MM Standards, State Board of Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy Policy
Storage Conditions
Environmental monitoring
- Room temperature within range?
- Refrigerator temperature within range?
- Temperature logs current and complete?
Medication Integrity
Medication condition
- No expired medications found?
- All labels intact and legible?
- Packaging intact?
- Multi-dose vials dated appropriately?
Organization
Proper storage
- Medications properly organized?
- LASA medications separated?
- High-alert medications identified?
Security
Access control
- Controlled substances properly secured?
- Access appropriately limited?
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?
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Why Use This Medication Storage Unit Inspection Checklist?
This medication storage unit inspection checklist helps healthcare teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for nurse/pharmacist professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 8 sections. Recommended frequency: monthly.
Ensures compliance with Joint Commission MM Standards, State Board of Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy Policy. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Medication Storage Unit Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 8 sections: Storage Conditions, Medication Integrity, Organization, Security, Pre-Assessment Information, Infection Prevention & Control, Patient Safety & Identification, Medication Safety & Management. It is designed for healthcare operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed monthly. Each completion takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
Who should use this Medication Storage Unit Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Nurse/Pharmacist 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.