Run Medication Storage Room Monthly Inspection — Free

Inspection Details

Inspection date and time recorded

Area inspected identified

Enter the medication room, med cart area, or storage location inspected.

Inspector name and signature

Inspection performed as scheduled monthly check

Yes No N/A

Temperature Control

Room temperature within facility-defined acceptable range critical (required)

Record the current room temperature and verify it is within the acceptable range established by facility policy.

Refrigerated medication storage temperature within acceptable range critical (required)

Record the refrigerator temperature used for medications and verify it is within the facility's acceptable range.

Temperature logs completed and reviewed critical (required)

Verify required temperature logs are current, legible, and show review/escalation when out-of-range readings occur.

Yes No N/A

Expiration Date and Stock Rotation

Expired medications removed from stock critical (required)

Check all shelves, bins, and drawers for expired medications and verify they have been removed from active inventory.

Yes No N/A

Short-dated medications identified and flagged

Verify medications nearing expiration are identified for priority use or removal per facility process.

Yes No N/A

Stock rotation follows first-expire, first-out practice

Confirm newer stock is placed behind older stock where applicable to support proper rotation.

Yes No N/A

Open or partially used containers labeled with discard date when required

Verify opened containers, compounded items, or partially used products are labeled according to policy and manufacturer guidance.

Yes No N/A

Security and Access Control

Medication storage room secured when unattended critical (required)

Verify doors, cabinets, and other access points are locked or otherwise secured when the area is not actively supervised.

Yes No N/A

Access limited to authorized personnel only critical (required)

Confirm only authorized staff have access to medication storage areas and keys/badges are controlled.

Yes No N/A

Controlled substances stored separately and secured per policy critical (required)

Verify controlled substances, if present, are stored in the required secure location and handled per facility procedure.

Yes No N/A

Labeling and Organization

Multidose vials labeled with date opened and initials when required critical (required)

Verify multidose containers are labeled in accordance with facility policy and manufacturer guidance, including open date and user initials where required.

Yes No N/A

Patient-specific medications clearly identified critical (required)

Confirm patient-specific medications are labeled to prevent mix-ups and are stored in the correct designated location.

Yes No N/A

Look-alike or sound-alike medications separated or flagged

Verify high-risk look-alike/sound-alike medications are separated, labeled, or otherwise controlled to reduce selection errors.

Yes No N/A

Clean and Dirty Separation

Clean supplies separated from soiled or dirty items critical (required)

Verify clean medication supplies are stored apart from dirty, used, damaged, or contaminated items.

Yes No N/A

Shelves, bins, and work surfaces clean and free of dust or spills

Check visible surfaces for cleanliness, spills, residue, and accumulation of dust or debris.

Yes No N/A

Trash, waste, and returned items removed from medication storage area

Verify waste, empty packaging, and returned items are removed promptly and not stored with active medications.

Yes No N/A

No evidence of pests, moisture intrusion, or damaged packaging critical (required)

Inspect for signs of pests, leaks, water damage, or compromised packaging that could affect medication integrity.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Medication Storage Room Monthly Inspection

Inspection Details

Temperature Control

Expiration Date and Stock Rotation

Security and Access Control

Labeling and Organization

Clean and Dirty Separation

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