Medicines Reconciliation Audit

This guided demonstration shows a completed medicines reconciliation audit with realistic but fictional data.

• Ward pharmacists
• Foundation Doctors
• Acute Medicine teams
• Medicines Safety leads

• Measure reconciliation completion within 24 hours
• Identify use of two reliable sources
• Support pharmacist review workflow
• Generate governance-ready evidence

• Anonymised case identifier
• Time to reconciliation
• Sources used
• Allergy status
• Pharmacist review completion

• Live dashboard
• Audit report (Word)
• Executive summary (Word)
• Excel workbook
• PowerPoint presentation
• Conference poster
• ARCP evidence summary

• Designed to use anonymised or pseudonymised audit identifiers.
• This tool supports, but does not replace, clinical judgement.
• Local policy, formulary and specialist advice should be followed.
• Organisations remain responsible for local governance arrangements.

Supporting guidance from the Lazomis QI Resource Library. Authoritative clinical standards referenced by this project remain separate.

• Patient SafetyMedicines Safety: A Systems Approach to Reducing HarmThis guide moves beyond individual error, explaining how a systems-based approach can fundamentally improve medicines safety across the NHS and reduce patient harm by addressing underlying contributing factors.
• Patient SafetyStandardisation in Healthcare: Enhancing Patient Safety and EfficiencyThis guide examines the role of standardisation in improving patient safety and efficiency within the NHS, offering practical insights and a structured approach to implementation.
• Clinical AuditHow to Write a Quality Improvement Project ReportThis guide provides a clear, practical framework for UK clinicians to write comprehensive and impactful Quality Improvement (QI) project reports, aiding dissemination and sustainability.
• Clinical GovernanceClinical Governance Explained: A Framework for Quality and Safety in the NHSThis article defines clinical governance, outlines its key pillars, and explains why a robust framework is crucial for maintaining and improving patient safety and quality of care within the NHS.