2. Legal classification. The Medicines Act 1968 classifies medicines in three categories. Prescription only medicines (POM) these are only available from a registered pharmacist if prescribed by a Dr or other registered practitioner. Over the counter or pharmacy medication (OTC or P), available from a registered pharmacist without a prescription.
1) Identify legislations that governs the use of medication in social care setting? The legislations that govern the use of medication include: • The Medicines Act 1968 : This legislation is put in place to make use aware that only pharmacist or dispensing doctors are responsible for supplying medication but only with a receipt of a prescription authorised by a doctor or specialist consultant. • The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971: This legislation is put in place to make sure misuse of controlled drugs is prevented. The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 2007: This legislation is put in place so we understand how to handle, record, and store controlled drugs in the correct way. The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations 2006: This legislation is put in place to make sure that controlled drugs are recorded when received and administrated.
1.1 The Medicines Act 1968 - this act is there to govern the manufacture of medication and controls the supply of drugs. It does not outline any offence for possession as it is only an offence if the drug is also controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This act outlines three categories of medicines: • General Sales List, these are medicines which can be bought from any shop without a prescription. • Prescription of medicines, these are only available from a pharmacist if they are prescribed by an appropriate doctor. • Pharmacy medicines, these are available from a pharmacist without a prescription.
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 1.1 Legislation, policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication are * Medicines Act 1968 * NHS & Community Care Act 1990 * Core Standard Act 2000 * National Service Framework for Older People 2001 * Mental Capacity Act 2006 * Brunel care procedure of Administration of medication Outcome 2 2.1 Here are some common types of medication, their effect and potential side effects. Paracetamol is used for relieving symptons of pain. Some side effects can be severe allergic reaction, difficulty breathing, skin rash, swollen facial features, and runny nose. Ibuprofen is used for relieving pain and to reduce swelling and inflammation. Some side effects can be worsening of asthma, shortness of breath, swelling of lips/tongue/throat, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, skin reaction, indigestion/heart burn and stomach or abdominal pains.
In the United State, Codeine is regulated by the Controlled Substance Act. It is a schedule II controlled substance for pain-relief products containing codeine alone or more than 90 mg per dosage unit. Cough syrup contains codeine are schedule III or V, while the Codeine pain relieve elixir, for example, Tylenol Elixir with Codeine, is a Schedule V controlled substance. At some local pharmacies, patients may obtain the brand-named pain relief elixir without prescription; however, many states have their own drug law to require prescription for Schedule V drugs (Wikipedia: Codeine,
When performing CPR you can use a plastic mouth guard. 1.3 Describe suitable first aid equipment, including personal protection, and how it it used appropriately Personal protective equipment should include disposable gloves and a resuscitation mask to reduce the risk of exposure to blood and body substances, gloves should be put on as soon as possible and and resuscitation mask put over the patients mouth before the first rescue breaths are given so that it forms a barrier to prevent cross infection from body fluids. A first aid kit should contain - plasters in a variety of different sizes, small medium and large sterile gauze dressings, sterile eye pads,triangular bandages, rolled bandages,safety pins,disposable sterile gloves, resuscitation mask,tweezers,scissors,alcohol-free cleansing wipes and tape. 1.4 Identify what information needs to be included in an accident report/incident record and how to record it All accidents and incidents should be logged in the accident book, and contain the following: the date, time and place of the incident the name of the injured or ill person details of the injury or illness
CU1572 Support use of medication in social care settings 1. Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments) The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments) The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH The Mental Capacity Act (2005) The Access to health records Act (1990), The Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality legislation. 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication General Sale List (GSL) these medicines can be purchased from any shop. Pharmacy Only (PO) these medicines may only be purchased from a pharmacy. Prescription Only Medicines (POM) these medicines can only be obtained with a prescription.
Joannalee Cave 4222-331 Support use of medication in social care setting Outcome 1.1. Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care setting. The Medicines Act 1968, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments), the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments), the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH, the Mental Capacity Act (2005) the Access to health records Act (1990), the Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality legislation Outcome 1.2. Outline the legal classification system for medication POM > These are medicines only available by prescription CD’s > Controlled drugs. These will require a prescription at all times.
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They are also medication that controls attacks. That can reduce inflammation so breathing is easier and stops swelling seeing a doctor is a good thing and they will tell you steps and how to prevent asthma. There are four steps; mild stage 1, moderate stage 2, severe stage3, and respatory failure stage4.They also have inhaling drugs that are designed to open up airways. If the person has and infection they are given