Is your inspection due soon? Have you had a poor inspection? Or are you simply keen to ensure you’re fully compliant with current regulations?
OPUS medication audits are comprehensive and carried out by one of the OPUS Pharmacist team providing you with peace of mind and reassurance that your organisation is handling medicines safely.
As trained Pharmacists, each member of our team has extensive knowledge and experience of medication handling and administration allowing them to fully understand the challenges specific to your organisation and assist you in meeting best practice requirements.
At the time of the audit, our pharmacist will make recommendations and advise on ways of reducing the likelihood of medicines errors based on industry best practices. Once the audit is complete, a full audit report will be issued with action points to help you easily address any matters identified.
Our medication audits cover:
1) Comprehensive review of procedures with particular attention to:
- Storage
- Administration and handling of medication
- Documentation and recording
- Disposal
- Controlled drugs
- Homely remedies and non-prescribed medication
- Self-medication
- Medication for day trips, social leave
- Medication error / incident reporting
2) In-house audit
3) Review of current stock held in home
4) Review of medication record sheets
5) Review of policies and procedures
Contact us today to find out how OPUS can meet your needs quickly and effectively.