Hi, i have been asked to carry out an audit on the:

PRESCRIBING OF IV PARACETAMOL IN THE SURGICAL WARDS

This will be based on 2 week data collection.

I also need to list my Aims and Objectives.

There are many questions and tests i am required to carry out. I need some help on the procedures of conducting this audit. The questions are below:


1. Is paracetamol prescribed on the PRN or REGULAR side?

PRN


2. Is it a 1g QDS dose

3. Was it prescribed along with another route(s) in the same prescription box (i.e. PO/IV/PO)

4. Does the patient have oral and/or rectal access

5. Is the patient post operative at the time of prescribing

6. Are opiods and nsaids contraindicated

7. Where was the prescription written (A&E/ theatres/ wards)

8. Grade of prescribing doctor (FY1/FY2/SPR/Consultant)

9. Were any stat doses given

10. Is it inline with the formulary


Approximate Population in ITU: 10

Surgical wards: 30



Please help

Take care

Hello Ahmed! Welcome to the Cove!

A couple of questions came to mind. Who is the client? Who are you performing this audit for? Is this an internal audit? Do you work for this company?

As this appears to be a pharmaceutical-related company: has the process been validated, or is your efforts part of the validation?

To the questions:


The scope/objectives of the audit should be determined by your client, the individual asking you to perform the audit.
The validation documentation should provide a great start for your endeavor.
You will need objective, technical individuals to assist you with the effort. Again, I would think the client would help with that effort.
These are just some initial thoughts. However, I am interested in the scope/nature of your audit. Too, I would be interested in the level of validation effort that has been conducted.