Run Crash Cart Drug Expiry Sweep — Free

Inspection Details

Crash cart identifier recorded

Enter the cart number, unit name, or other unique identifier.

Inspection date and time recorded critical (required)

Document when the quarterly drug expiry sweep was completed.

Inspector name and role recorded

Enter the name and title of the person completing the inspection.

Medication Expiration Review

All crash cart medications checked against expiration dates critical (required)

Verify every stocked medication in the cart was reviewed for expiration status.

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No expired medications present in the cart critical (required)

Confirm there are no expired drugs remaining in the crash cart at completion of the sweep.

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Medication packaging intact and legible critical (required)

Check that labels are readable and packaging is not damaged, opened, or compromised.

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Controlled or high-alert medications verified per facility policy critical (required)

If applicable, confirm any controlled, high-alert, or separately tracked medications were verified according to local policy and chain-of-custody requirements.

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Medication count matches par level or cart inventory list critical (required)

Confirm the number of each medication matches the approved crash cart inventory list or par level.

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Replacement Documentation

Expired or removed medications documented

List each medication removed from the cart, including drug name, strength, quantity, and reason for removal.

Replacement medications documented

Record the replacement medication name, strength, quantity, lot number if required by policy, and expiration date.

Source of replacement verified

Document where replacement medications were obtained from, such as pharmacy, stock room, or emergency supply.

Variance or incident report initiated when required critical (required)

If expired or missing medications were found, confirm a variance, discrepancy, or incident report was initiated per facility policy.

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Cart Restoration and Reseal

All medications returned to assigned locations critical (required)

Confirm all verified medications were placed back in the correct drawer, tray, or compartment.

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Tamper-evident seal replaced after inspection critical (required)

Apply a new seal and record the seal number or identifier per facility procedure.

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Cart left in ready-for-use condition critical (required)

Confirm drawers are closed, contents are organized, and the cart is ready for emergency use.

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Completion Signoff

Inspection completed and signed off critical (required)

Inspector signature confirming the quarterly crash cart drug expiry sweep was completed accurately.

Supervisor or pharmacy review completed if required

Confirm any required secondary review or signoff was completed according to facility policy.

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Run: Crash Cart Drug Expiry Sweep

Inspection Details

Medication Expiration Review

Replacement Documentation

Cart Restoration and Reseal

Completion Signoff

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