Medication Audit - Domiciliary Care

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    Is there a clear and up-to-date medication policy specific to domiciliary care?

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    Are care staff trained and assessed as competent to administer or prompt medication in the home?

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    Are medication risk assessments completed for each service user?

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    Are support plans clear about who is responsible for administering, prompting, or self-managing medicines?

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    Are staff aware of the difference between prompting and administering medication?

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    Is there a process to identify and manage changes in a person's ability to self-administer medicines?

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    Are Medication Administration Records (MARs) completed accurately and legibly at each visit?

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    Are MARs stored safely and confidentially within the service user's home?

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    Are handwritten MAR entries checked and double-signed where required?

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    Do staff confirm the five rights before administering medication: right person, medicine, dose, time, and route?

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    Are staff trained to identify and report medication errors, near misses, or refusals?

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    Are medication incidents investigated and outcomes shared with staff for learning?

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    Do staff know what to do if a service user refuses or misses a dose of medicine?

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    Are PRN (as-needed) medicines supported by clear protocols and recorded accurately?

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    Are time-critical medicines (e.g., Parkinson’s, insulin) identified and prioritised in scheduling?

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    Is allergy and sensitivity information clearly recorded and checked before administering medication?

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    Are records of delivered or collected medicines retained and reconciled with MAR charts?

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    Do staff have access to current prescriptions or medication lists for each person they support?

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    Are any medicines administered covertly, and if so, is there a best interest decision documented?

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    Is there a secure system in place for handling and storing medication in service users' homes?

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  • Q21 | Unanswered

    Are expired, discontinued, or unused medicines disposed of safely and with consent?

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    Is there a process in place if staff observe side effects or adverse drug reactions?

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    Are staff aware of protocols for assisting with creams, patches, eye drops, inhalers, etc.?

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    Are staff trained in infection control and hygiene relevant to medication tasks (e.g., hand hygiene, glove use)?

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    Do staff document and report any medication discrepancies to the office or healthcare professional?

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    Are there procedures to ensure safe support with controlled drugs in line with legal requirements?

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    Do staff understand how to escalate medication concerns to the GP, pharmacist, or emergency services if needed?

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    Are family or informal carers involved in medication support appropriately and safely?

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    Are home visits scheduled with enough time to support medication safely without rushing?

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  • Q30 | Unanswered

    Are regular medication audits completed for each individual receiving support?

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    Do spot checks or supervision include medication practice observations?

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  • Q32 | Unanswered

    Is medication information reviewed regularly during care plan reviews or changes in health?

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  • Q33 | Unanswered

    Are digital or electronic MAR systems (if used) functioning properly and reviewed for errors?

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  • Q34 | Unanswered

    Is the person supported to understand their medicines where possible (e.g., purpose, timing)?

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  • Q35 | Unanswered

    Are any homely remedies or over-the-counter medicines risk assessed and agreed with a healthcare professional?

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  • Q36 | Unanswered

    Do staff receive refresher training in medication at least annually?

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  • Q37 | Unanswered

    Are there procedures for lone workers to raise urgent medication concerns out-of-hours?

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  • Q38 | Unanswered

    Are staff familiar with local safeguarding procedures related to medication errors or neglect?

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  • Q39 | Unanswered

    Are lessons learned from medication incidents used to improve policies or training?

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