Multidose Vial Storage Audit

Inspection template for auditing multidose vial storage practices and beyond-use date compliance against CDC infection prevention and control guidance.

Audit Scope and Area Readiness

• Storage areas included in the audit are identified and accessible
• Inspector confirmed the area is free of immediate contamination concerns before review
• Current policy or SOP for multidose vial storage and beyond-use dating is available for reference
• Audit date and location

Vial Labeling and Beyond-Use Dating

• Opened multidose vials are labeled with date opened
• Opened multidose vials are labeled with beyond-use date or discard date
• Beyond-use date used on labels matches facility policy and CDC infection prevention guidance
• No expired or past-beyond-use-date multidose vials are present

Storage Conditions and Segregation

• Multidose vials are stored in a clean, designated medication storage area
• Vials are segregated from contaminated, soiled, or procedure-used items
• Vials are stored according to manufacturer temperature requirements
• Storage container or refrigerator is clean, organized, and not overcrowded

Aseptic Handling and Access Control

• Vial septa and closures appear intact and free from visible contamination
• Storage area access is limited to authorized staff
• Staff handling observed or documented follows aseptic technique expectations
• Single-patient use items are not stored with multidose vials

Documentation, Training, and Corrective Actions

• Inventory or log supports traceability of opened multidose vials
• Staff responsible for storage practices have received relevant infection prevention training
• Any deficiency identified has a documented corrective action
• Inspector signature