The ODP is also responsible for ensuring that critical controlled and emergency medications are accessible prior to the induction of anaesthesia. They are also routinely charged as being custodians of the controlled drugs/scheduled medications held within their dedicated theatre, being assigned security keys which remain on their person throughout the day.
The ODP is responsible for ensuring that essential medicines, particularly those requiring control and emergency situations, are available before anaesthesia is administered. They also have a role in managing the controlled substances/scheduled medications stored within their designated theatre, using unique security keys that they carry with them throughout the day.