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NSQHS Standard 4 Medication Safety Audit Tool

by Marrianne Beaty, from the Community

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Use this Version 2 audit tool to assess compliance with NSQHS Standard 4 Medication Safety. The checklist guides reviews of clinical governance, patient information and documentation, medication history and reconciliation, adverse drug reactions reporting, continuity of medication management, storage and cold chain practices, and the safe handling of high risk medicines. Ideal for hospitals and health services aiming to monitor performance, identify risks, and improve medication management outcomes.

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Dental NSQHS Standard 4 Medication Safety Audit

This dental medication safety audit helps practices assess compliance with NSQHS Standard 4. It covers governance and systems for medication safety, policies and protocols, documentation of medication history and allergies, incident monitoring and reporting, and management of high-risk medicines. Guidance includes secure storage, distribution, and disposal of medicines, verification of clinician medication authorities, and use of decision support tools. Some criteria are marked not applicable to dental services, and developmental items guide continuous improvement.

by Marrianne Beaty, from the Community

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AUS Medication Annual Risk Assessment

This annual risk assessment template helps Australian healthcare practices review and improve medication safety against NSQHS Standard 4. It complements monthly medication management audits and includes detailed questions mapped to standards, covering governance, incident reporting, staff training, policies and procedures, high‑risk medicines, storage and temperature monitoring, disposal, NIMC use, labeling, documentation of allergies and histories, discharge and handover, and patient information. Use it to identify gaps, assign actions, and track compliance.

by Monica Wing, from the Community

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RDHM Medication Audit Checklist

This RDHM Medication Audit template helps healthcare teams evaluate safe medication practices across the care pathway. Review patient identification, allergy status, and body weight documentation; confirm medication history and adverse drug reactions; and record warfarin education. Assess clarity and legibility of prescribing orders, routes, doses, and administration times. Check secure storage, temperature monitoring, and disposal processes for medicines, including high-risk PINCH drugs. Verify script documentation, audit trails, VTE risk assessment and prophylaxis, and discharge education. Use this checklist to improve compliance and medication safety.

by Shane Campbell and Woody Abdulwahed, from the Community

20+

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Assisting With Medication Site Evaluation

This Assisting With Medication site evaluation checklist helps supervisors verify safe and compliant support of medication administration in community or clinical settings. It guides staff to confirm patient identity against medication forms and packaging, review the Current Medication Summary Form, and appropriately position the person for taking or applying medication. The template includes standard fields such as document details, client or site, date conducted, preparer, location, and personnel. Use it to evidence adherence to medication procedures and related work instructions, support audits, and reinforce staff training. Templates in the SafetyCulture Public Library are example resources and not a substitute for professional advice.

by Eric Teed, from the Community

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NSQHS Standard 4 Medication Safety Audit Tool

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