Medication Administration Record (MAR) Audit
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Has the person’s name, DOB, allergy status and GP been filled in on each MAR chart in use?
Do all MAR charts clearly identify the start date including the year?
Do the MAR charts list all the medication prescribed for the client?
Do all entries show the name, strength and form of the medication and full directions for use?
Are there any discrepancies between the MAR chart and label directions?
Do all entries show any additional information/warnings e.g. take with or after food?
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Are MAR charts signed for each individual medication administered? There should be no gaps on the MAR charts, if there are gaps state the number.
Are MAR charts completed for homely remedies that are administered?
If a medication has not been given has an appropriate code been recorded on the chart and can this be cross referenced to an entry in the care plan?
Where warfarin is prescribed is the dose administered clear from the MAR chart and can this be cross-referenced to information provided by the anticoagulant clinic or GP practice?
Where creams and ointments are prescribed is there a Body Map showing application sites?
Where emollients are prescribed is there a Risk Assessment in place?
Where patches are prescribed are application sites clearly recorded and application instructions followed?
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Is there sufficient information to allow staff to give ‘as required medication (prn)’
Is the client’s Medication Profile up to date?
Are MAR charts archived appropriately and retained for eight years?
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