TITLE: GUIDELINE FOR THE USE OF THE DAILY CONTROLLED DRUG AUDIT SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write in nursing unit and date(s) in top left hand corner.
2. Enter name and dosage of the drug in the designated space. Additional spaces are found on the reverse side of the sheet.
3. Balance of the drug from the previous shift is entered in the balance column.
4. Drug is counted and number entered in bottom left hand corner of the first square.
5. If controlled drugs are added to the controlled drugs box during the shift, the number of controlled drugs should be entered in the top right hand corner of the square while the representative from pharmacy is present.
6. When collecting drugs for the floor stock from pharmacy, the Drug Audit sheet must be taken to pharmacy in order to enter amount at the time of receipt of the controlled drugs.
7. Sign the appropriate space after count is completed. Indicate first name, initial, last name and title legibly.

REFERENCE: UAMS Pharmacy

RESOURCE PERSON: Denise Webb, RN