Healthcare Pharmacy Services and Medication Management Audit Checklist

Pharmacy services and medication management audits should be conducted monthly, with daily checks on high-risk medications. A comprehensive quarterly audit is recommended to assess overall pharmacy performance and compliance with regulatory standards.

The audit process should involve pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, medication safety officers, nursing representatives, quality assurance specialists, and members of the hospital administration to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of medication management practices across the organization.

The checklist covers areas such as medication ordering and prescribing processes, drug storage and security, dispensing accuracy, medication administration protocols, inventory control, drug interaction and allergy checks, patient medication counseling, and staff competency in medication management.

The checklist aligns with ISO 9001 by focusing on process approach to pharmacy management, risk-based thinking in medication practices, continuous improvement in medication safety, and ensuring proper documentation of pharmaceutical processes, which are key elements of the quality management system standard.

Yes, the checklist can be customized to address the specific pharmacy service needs and medication management requirements of various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, or specialty pharmacies, while maintaining core ISO 9001 principles and pharmaceutical best practices.