Table 1

MoRISS checklist domains, priority classification with examples of related items (full checklist—online supplemental appendix 1).

Safety domain	Priority classification	Example of related checking item
1. Medication safety	Mandatory	Any out-of-date stock is appropriately disposed
	Essential	Evidence of monthly stock check and expiry date rotation
	Advisory	Your usual supplies are available in sufficient quantities
2. House keeping	Mandatory	Clinical waste is disposed of in line with practice policy
	Essential	Laboratory specimens are handled and stored in line with practice policy
	Advisory	There is a log of all significant items of clinical equipment.
3. Information systems	Mandatory	Password security policy is being followed (including remote access protocols).
	Essential	The practice business continuity plan is up-to-date.
	Advisory	The back-up data are verified as accurate before disposal/shredding
4. Practice team	Mandatory	All clinicians are registered with a defence organisation.
	Essential	N/A
	Advisory	N/A
5. Patient access and identification	Mandatory	Information for patients on how to access the practice urgently or in an emergency is widely available in different formats (eg, posters, leaflets, booklet, website)
	Essential	Information has a patient ID process using two approved patient identifiers and the practice team can describe how it is applied.
	Advisory	N/A
6. Health and safety	Mandatory	Public and employer’s liability insurance are up-to-date and displayed.
	Essential	N/A
	Advisory	Access to training in handling threatening behaviour is available to all staff.