CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SECURITY CHECKLIST (DAILY)

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--- OPENING PROCEDURES ---
[ ] Opening Time
[ ] Vault/Secure Area Condition Upon Opening (Intact - No Signs of Tampering, Minor Discrepancy - Documented, Significant Discrepancy - Report Immediately)
[ ] Temperature of Secure Storage (If Applicable)
[ ] Notes on Opening Procedures/Observations
[ ] Key/Access Card Verification – First Person (Successful Access, Access Denied - Investigate)
[ ] Alarm System Status (Disarmed/Deactivated, Armed)

--- VAULT/SECURE STORAGE VERIFICATION ---
[ ] Vault Door Condition (Intact & Secure, Tampered/Damaged, Requires Maintenance)
[ ] Lock Mechanism Functionality (Functional, Malfunctioning, Requires Repair)
[ ] Alarm System Status (if applicable) (Active & Functioning, Inactive/Deactivated, Alarm Triggered - Investigate)
[ ] Temperature Inside Vault (if applicable)
[ ] Any Unusual Observations
[ ] Key Security - Visible Signs of Compromise? (No, Yes - Investigate & Report)

--- INVENTORY RECONCILIATION ---
[ ] 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: (Employee A, Employee B, Employee C)
[ ] Date of inventory reconciliation.
[ ] Time of inventory reconciliation.
[ ] Count of any expired or damaged controlled substances.

--- ACCESS CONTROL ---
[ ] Was the access log reviewed for discrepancies? (Yes, No, N/A - No access log maintained)
[ ] Who accessed the secure storage area today? (Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Registered Nurse, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' was selected above, please specify the individual(s) and their role.
[ ] Were keys/access cards accounted for? (Yes, No)
[ ] If keys/access cards were not accounted for, explain the situation.
[ ] Was dual control used for all access/dispensing? (Yes, No, N/A - Not Required)

--- TRANSACTION REVIEW ---
[ ] Total Number of Controlled Substance Transactions
[ ] Total Quantity of Controlled Substances Dispensed (Units)
[ ] Were all prescriptions verified according to protocol? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Were all electronic prescriptions reviewed for red flags? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Any unusual prescription patterns or discrepancies noted?
[ ] Were all returned medications properly documented and processed? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Describe any voided prescriptions or returns. Include reason (if known).

--- WASTE DISPOSAL ---
[ ] Quantity of Controlled Substance Waste (Total)
[ ] Waste Disposal Method Used (Destruction via Incineration, Return to Distributor, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] 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 ---
[ ] 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? (Yes, No)
[ ] Vault/Secure Storage Area Locked & Secured? (Yes, No)
[ ] Closing Employee Signature

--- INCIDENT REPORTING ---
[ ] Describe any security concerns, unusual activity, or potential breaches observed today.
[ ] Was any unauthorized access suspected or confirmed? (Yes, No, Unknown)
[ ] 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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