Reporting controlled drugs incidents SOP

Question 1

Outline the contents of the reporting controlled drugs incidents SOP

Answer 1

Applies to all clinical staff

Outlines:
Procedures for recording CD incidents
- Patient related
- Theft
- Loss/discrepancy of ampoules
Concern relating to colleagues

Question 2

What is a controlled drug?

Answer 2

Substance which requires extra handling/documentation as per Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) and Misuse of Drugs Regulations (2001)

Question 3

Who would you inform following a theft of a CD?

Answer 3

TCC, Duty Ops and Registered Manager
Police and CDAO

Question 4

Who would you inform following the loss of a CD ampoule?

Answer 4

TCC, Duty Ops and Registered Manager
Police, CDAO and Home office

Question 5

What should your actions be if you have concern regarding colleagues and the use of controlled drugs?

Answer 5

Notify leadership team, TCC will then facilitate a conversation to discuss any concerns