• TS: –  Tracer Methodology 101: Medication Management Tracer in an Urgent Care Facility[®] [REF: MD, P&T, Phrm, RN] The Source, August 2013, Vol 11, #8, Pg 10 #JCs1308_b3

Although the stated focus is on Urgent Care, standards MM.03.01.01 (medication storage) and MM.01.02.01 (look-alike/sound-alike meds) referenced in the article are applicable to hospitals as well.  As such, the described scenario; 10 sample questions and included Mock Tracer Tracking Worksheet are relevant and worth reviewing.  Key take-home Point: Do not store LA/SA medications alphabetically as it may place them too close together.
Tip: Collect this and other Mock Tracer Tracking Worksheets as handy guides for  the staff who perform your mock surveyors.  All medication nurses should be able to answer the sample questions.
Tip: If you are expecting survey, use the 10 questions as practice issues for the Medication Management Interview.