MM.01 - Medication Procurement and Storage

MM.01 outlines the Joint Commission's requirements for hospitals to establish and maintain safe processes for purchasing, receiving, and storing medications. It mandates documented procedures that verify the legitimacy of suppliers, ensure proper labeling, temperature control, and segregation of hazardous drugs, and require regular inventory checks to prevent errors, contamination, and theft. Compliance with these standards is essential for accreditation and patient safety.