Controlled Substance Security Checklist (Daily)

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This Template was installed 2 times.

Opening Procedures

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Tasks to be completed at the start of each business day.

Opening Time

Vault/Secure Area Condition Upon Opening

Temperature of Secure Storage (If Applicable)

Notes on Opening Procedures/Observations

Key/Access Card Verification – First Person

Alarm System Status

Vault/Secure Storage Verification

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Checks to confirm the integrity and condition of the secure storage area.

Vault Door Condition

Lock Mechanism Functionality

Alarm System Status (if applicable)

Temperature Inside Vault (if applicable)

Any Unusual Observations

Key Security - Visible Signs of Compromise?

Inventory Reconciliation

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Daily count and verification of controlled substances.

Count and record quantity of each controlled substance – Tablet/Capsule Form.

Count and record quantity of each controlled substance – Liquid Form.

Total number of controlled substance units counted.

Discrepancy (if any) from previous day's count (Units).

Explanation for any discrepancies found (if applicable).

Inventory reconciliation completed by:

Date of inventory reconciliation.

Time of inventory reconciliation.

Count of any expired or damaged controlled substances.

Access Control

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Verification of authorized access to controlled substances.

Was the access log reviewed for discrepancies?

Who accessed the secure storage area today?

If 'Other' was selected above, please specify the individual(s) and their role.

Were keys/access cards accounted for?

If keys/access cards were not accounted for, explain the situation.

Was dual control used for all access/dispensing?

Transaction Review

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Examination of daily sales and dispensing records.

Total Number of Controlled Substance Transactions

Total Quantity of Controlled Substances Dispensed (Units)

Were all prescriptions verified according to protocol?

Were all electronic prescriptions reviewed for red flags?

Any unusual prescription patterns or discrepancies noted?

Were all returned medications properly documented and processed?

Describe any voided prescriptions or returns. Include reason (if known).

Waste Disposal

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Proper disposal procedures for expired or unused controlled substances.

Quantity of Controlled Substance Waste (Total)

Waste Disposal Method Used

If 'Other' disposal method was used, please explain.

Date of Waste Disposal

Time of Waste Disposal

Upload Waste Manifest/Documentation

Employee ID of Person Performing Waste Disposal

Closing Procedures

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Actions to be taken at the end of each business day.

Closing Time Verified & Recorded

Final Count of Schedule I Substances

Final Count of Schedule II Substances

Final Count of Schedule III-V Substances

Discrepancy Notes (if any)

Alarm System Activated?

Vault/Secure Storage Area Locked & Secured?

Closing Employee Signature

Incident Reporting

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Documentation of any security concerns or unusual events.

Describe any security concerns, unusual activity, or potential breaches observed today.

Was any unauthorized access suspected or confirmed?

Estimated value of potential loss (if applicable).

Date of incident (if not today).

Approximate time of incident.

Specific location of the incident within the store.

Attach any relevant photos or video evidence (if available).

Actions taken to address the incident.

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