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Recommendations/Reflection
8 These should be written to address the

Results/ aims and objectives. Reflection should 9
consider how and with whom the
Conclusions/ results and learning have been shared

Discussion

Results should be
presented numerically 10 Identify actions, the
with a percentage score timeline in which to
of attainment against do it and the person
the desired standard. The Action Plan responsible
cohort that represents
any short fall will require Ensure you include
further analysis and will a re-audit date into
become the marker for your action plan (if
re-audit. Any conclusions applicable)
should relate to the aims
and objectives of the audit.

Examples of DSQS clinical dispensing audit topics

Accuracy of Monitored Uncollected Patient

dispensing dosage medications questionnaire
on how they
Random additional systems What items are left store their
checking of uncollected; assess
dispensed T o identify whether reasons (e.g. were medications at
medications (and drugs are being they owings) and home, and how
inclusion of patient included in MDSs whether there has they dispose
leaflets) for which there been further issues of unwanted
is evidence of
instability once of the same meds medication
removed from subsequently, and Assess whether
manufacturer’s how to reduce this meds are being
packaging, and to occurring.
stored safely (away
consider the balance
from children etc),
between reduced
and what dispensary
stability and patient
can do to promote
compliance through safe storage/
use of MDS
disposal

Please make your audits meaningful and not just a tick box
exercise and remember to document thoroughly including any
subsequent staff training carried out on the back of audit findings.

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