Support Use of medication in social care settings Unit HSC3047 Outcome 1 Please identify and explain the legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings. Medicine Act 1968, Requires that the local pharmacist or dispensing doctor is responsible for supplying medication via a receipt of a prescription from an authorised person ie a Doctor. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971(and further amendments) This law controls dangerous or highly addictive drugs known as controlled drugs the act is to prevent the misuse of of controlled drugs. The Misuse of Drugs and the misuse of Drugs(safe custody ) (amendment) Regulations 2007 This act specifies how controlled drugs are stored, administered and disposed of. Health and Safety at work act 1974.
Some people abuse them by taking them when there is no clinical reason. The purpose of the legislation impacts on care homes by requiring special arrangements for the storage administration, records and disposal. The misuse of drugs (safe custody) amendment regulation 2007 This specifies how controlled drugs are stored and is referred to in the standards for care homes. Controlled drugs must be
The Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 is intended to prevent the non-medical use of certain drugs, particularly those that can lead to dependency. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 sets up requirements for all providers of social care services for protecting people in relation to the risks presented by medicines. 1.2 The Medicines Act 1968 classifies medicines into three categories. Prescription only medicines which can only be bought from a pharmacist if prescribed by a doctor. These include antibiotics and medicines for diabetes and heart disease.
ASM 34: Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effect 1.1 The pieces of legislation in place that manage the administration of medication to people are: The Medicines Act (1968) The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (safe Custody)(Amendment) Regulations 2007 The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations (2006) The acts relating to my work place are: The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations (1999) The Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (regulated activities) Regulations 2009 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) My work place medication procedure states: All staff who administer medication must of completed training which meets the requirements of CQC (Care Quality Commission) Medication must not be given to service users that hasn't been prescribed to them. Medication must be dispensed from the original container or a correctly labelled and approved dispenser e.g. : blister pack or Nomad system. Prior to administering medication should be carefully checked to ensure it was prescribed for that service user. Examine the MARS sheet checking for name, dosage, recent changes, instructions and that the medication hasn't already been given.
Controlled Drugs (CDs) are prescription only medicines, defined as ’potentially addictive’ and therefore are subject to additional legal requirements under the Misuse of Drugs Act 3. Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislatives requirements. The policies and procedures are put in place to make sure that legislation is being followed so that all people in the setting, staff and the people who need care are being cared for are safe, all needs are being met, inclusive practice and diversity is being followed out and that the setting is staying within the law. They must reflect on legislation so that the policies and procedures are correct and are the correct way of doing things. For example if a health and safety procedure was put in place and was not in line with legislation then this could cause the setting to get in trouble
This Act specifies three main categories of medicines, which are prescription only medicines (PoM), pharmacy only (P) medicines and general sales list (GSL) medicines. P and GSL medicines can both be described as over the counter (OTC) medicines, and there is also a category of drugs called controlled drugs (CD). The Medicines Act 1968 also stipulates that pharmacists have a legal obligation to label all medicines with the Name of the medicine, directions/dose, name of the patient, the date dispensed, the quantity in the container and the name and address of the pharmacy. Another important piece of legislation is the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which separates controlled drugs into three categories according to their perceived harmfulness. Class A drugs include opium, morphine, heroin and methadone to name but a few.
2. Discuss the safe management of sharps and why is it an important part of our nursing practice. Sharps can potentially be contaminated with many different types of microorganisms and blood borne viruses’ e.g. Human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV), and Hepatitis B and C. Therefore all sharps unless their origin is known, should be treated as contaminated. Extreme care must be taken in the management and disposal of sharps waste.
Both my employers and I have a duty of care to handle medication properly and to support our clients to take their prescribed medication. As a care support worker it is essential that I familiarise myself with the medication that my clients take, receive the correct training before administering them safely and ensure the correct documentation is signed to confirm my client has taken their medication. The following legislations cover the administrations of medicines: * The Health and Social Care Act 2008 shows that my responsibilities as a cared regarding medication are: Use a person centered approach regarding medication. * Follow risk assessments regarding medication. * Ensure relevant guidelines, policies and procedures are followed.
[pic] Professional Advice: The administration of medicines in care homes Purpose of this document 1. This document gives CSCI inspectors a guide to good practice in how medication should be administered in care homes. It covers: • what the regulations and national minimum standards say • what the issues are when people look after and take their own medicines • what are the equality and diversity issues that care providers need to consider • what safeguards must be in place when care workers give medicines to people • whether a care worker can mix medicines with food or drink • why practice is different in care homes (nursing) • the pros and cons of monitored dosage systems • what to do about homely remedies • what an inspector should look for. This guidance is linked with the paper ‘Professional Advice: Training care workers to safely administer medicines in care homes’. What do the regulations and national minimum standards say?
The control of Substance Hazards to Health Regulations (COSHH). This require employers to control substances that can be dangerous for workers health. Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995. This require employers to report the Health and Safety Executive of any injuries, diseases and dangerous events. The policies and procedures are set out in the workplace in order to maintain a safe place for work and to ensure all aspects of care and legal framework are covered.