HSC3047 Support use of medication in social care settings Outcome 1 Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings 1. Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings. * The medicines Act 1968 * The misuse of drugs Act 1971 * The misuse of drugs Regulation 2001 * The misuse of drugs safe custody Regulations 2007 * The health and social Act 2008 * The health Act 2006 2. Outline the legal classification system for medication. POM- Prescribtion only medicines OTC or P- over the counter or pharmacy medicines GSL- General sales list CD- Controlled Drugs 3.
Medicines Unlicensed in the UK 1.Prescription Only Medicine (POM): POM is the medication which is sold or supplied only from a registered pharmacy and in accordance with a prescription issued by an appropriate practitioner (a doctor, dentist, and nurse independent prescriber, pharmacist independent prescriber or supplementary prescriber). As legislated in Section 58 of the Medicines Act 1968. 2. Pharmacy (P): Pharmacy medicines is the medication which does not require a prescription and may be sold or supplied only in a registered pharmacy by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. The package gives information on dosage.
satisfied) [CU1572.1] Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social-care settings Assessment Criteria 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social-care settings 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. 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication The classification of medicines are all related to the medicines act 1968, while working with medication it is good to have an understanding and working knowledge of the common types of medication 1.3 Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements The polices and procedures are put in place to make sure that legislation is being followed so that all people in the setting, practitioners and thoughts being cared for are safe, all needs are being met, inclusive practise and diversity is being followed out and that the setting is staying within the law. They must reflect on legislation so that the polices 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 inline with legislation then this could cause the setting to get in trouble with the law and could cause harm to the person who was in need of health and safety requirements could become harmed. [CU1572.2] Know about common types of medication and their use Assessment Criteria 2.1 Identify common types of medication Antibiotics, analgesics,and antacids.
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In this case study Jerry Mccall takes a call asking for a prescription refill, the person requesting the refill isn’t a normal patient of Dr. Williams he states he is a close friend. This situation puts Jerry in a real tough place, however Jerry is not the doctor and shouldn’t issue refill request to anyone including
Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication: · The medicines act 1968 · Misuse of drugs act 1971 · Health and safety at work act 1974 · COSHH regulations 1999 · Care standards act 2000 · Access to health records act 1990 · Data protection act 1998 · Hazardous waste regulations 2005 · Regulation 13 health and social care act 2008 regulations 2010 · The mental capacity act 2005 · Mental capacity code of practice and Mental capacity act 2005 · Nottingham and Nottinghamshire joint policies and procedures on the mental capacity act 2010 · Equality act 2010 The above acts/legislation/ protocols/policies all promote the safe practice and administration of medication; it also controls the supply of P.O.M medicines, C.D medicines, G.S.L medicines and P medicines. The care quality commission essential standards of quality and safety 2010 states that, the registered person must protect service users against the risks associated with the unsafe use and management of medicines, by making appropriate arrangements for obtaining, recording, handling, using, safe keeping, dispensing and safe administration of medicines. It would be the policy of the company and care worker to follow set guidelines set down by the CQC and appropriate council/family member/care provider/social worker/health professional involved with the service user, a full and concise risk assessment and consent would be necessary. There would also be a need also to high light any risk areas associated with the service users ability/ capacity to self medicate and consent to medication administration and by whom. It is the care workers responsibility to carry out good practice and refer to the work place policy and procedures and handbook for advice if required or seek
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 1) Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. Legislations, policies and protocols that are relevant to the administration of medication include the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Health and Social Care Act. Outcome 2 1) Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects. Aspirin - relieves minor aches and pains. Reduces fever and is an anti inflammatory.
1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication The current legislation that is relevant to administration of medication in social care is: • Care standards act 2000 • Mental capacity act 2005 • Mental capacity act 2000 The legal management of medication are covered by The medicines act 1988 and various amendments such as: • The medicines act 1968 • The misuse of drugs act 1971 • The data protection act 1998 • The health and social care act 2001 • The children act 1989 Some have a direct impact on the handling of medication in social care settings. These are: • The heath act 2000 • Health and safety work act 1974 • The control of substances hazardous to health regulation 1999 • The access to health records act 1990 • Mental capacity act 2005 The recording, receipt, storage, administration and disposal of medications must be adhered by employers and employees in accordance with current policies and procedures. Policies are in place to protect everyone. Training should be undertaken or up to date before a support worker can administrate medication. 2 Know about common types of medication and their use 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects Common types of medication are: • Antibiotics – these treat infection – side effects are diarrhoea, bloating, sickness, indigestion and abdominal pain.
Unlike medications, supplement Dietary Supplements 3 makers do not have to prove their products are safe or effective. The FDA, however, can force a supplement from the market if it proves it is unsafe (nutrition.about.com, n.d.). Dietary supplements can be good for the body if there are substances lacking in the body. If a person has diseases, supplements can help control them. It is best to consult a doctor before taking supplements because they can interact with medications, causing bad reactions.