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AUS Medication Management Audit DON and Pharmacy

by Monica Wing, from the Community

Use this Australian medication management audit checklist to assess storage, handling, and documentation of S8 and S4 controlled drugs. Sections cover drug room security, key control, imprest organization, expiry checks, drug register entries, and medication fridge maintenance. Designed for Directors of Nursing and pharmacy teams to support compliance and patient safety across care facilities. This template is an example and not a substitute for professional advice.

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