Unit 4222-331 Supporting use of medication in social care settings (HSC3047) Outcome 1 1. Identify legislation that governs the use of medications in social care. The Medicines Act 1968 CQC Regulation Equality Act 2010 Safer Management of Controlled Drugs Regulation 2006 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. 2. Outline the legal classification system for medication The classifications of medicines are all related to the medicines act 1968.
Identify and outline the legal classification system for medication The legal classification system for medication is:- 1, GSL General Sale list medication= Must be licensed and can be sold in shops, supermarkets garages ect and do not need a pharmacist to be present unless they are purchased from a pharmacy. 2, P Pharmacy medicines These must be sold in a registered pharmacies under the supervision of a pharmacist. 3, POM Prescription only medication These must be prescribed before a pharmacist or dispensing doctor can
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 9. COSHH Regulations 1999 10. Mental Capacity Act 2005 11. The Access to Health Records Act 1990 In the administration of medication, the staff member responsible must exercise accountability by: * Acting in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of the su’s * Ensure that no action a omission is made which would be detrimental to the interest, condition or safety of the su’s * Maintain and improve their competence * Acknowledge any limitations in knowledge and competence and decline any duties and responsibilities they are unable to perform in a safe manner until given proper instruction to fulfil the task The national minimum standards require the registered person puts in place policies and procedures for the receipt, recording, storage, administration and disposal of medicines. These policies and procedures are to protect not only the su’s, but also the staff, who are responsible for the administration of medication.
1. Identify legislations 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 According to Medicines Act 1968, Medicines are classified into three categories • .Prescription Only Medicine:-medication which is sold or supplied only from a registered pharmacy and in accordance with a prescription issued by an appropriate practitioner • Pharmacy medicines- 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. • General sales list medicines - can be bought from pharmacies, supermarkets and other retail outlets without the supervision of a pharmacist. These are sometimes referred to as over-the-counter medicines.
Support use of Medication in Social Care settings Unit 4222-331 Rachel Ward Within this unit I aim to assess the support for the use of medication in a social care setting. I will cover broad types, classifications and forms of medication, as well as safe handling and storage. I will address practical support for use of medication that reflects social care principles and values. It will include the need for accurate recording and reporting. There are many different legislations that governs the use of medication in social care settings, one of these include The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
You need to provide evidence for any option related to your work area. Appropriate mannercovers: slowly, from a spoon or medication pot for oral medication, without handling the drug yourself. Equipmentmay include: drugs trolley; medication pots; spoons; syringes; water jugs; drinking glasses; prescription charts; disposal bags; medication bottles and packets. Methodsmay include: verbally, by using other appropriate communication eg Makaton, by using identity bracelets. Person leading the administrationmay include: a more senior member of staff such as a registered nurse in all contexts, registered midwife, social worker.
HSC 3047 Support use of medication in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings The Medicines Act 1968 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 COSHH The Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Misuse of Drugs Safe Custody Regulations The Data Protection Act 1998 plus equality legislation The Access to Health Records Act 1990 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication The classification system relates to The Medicines Act 1968. The Act has three categories of medicine POM- Prescription only medication which you can get from your pharmacist but has to be prescribed by a practitioner. PO- Pharmacy Only medicines these can be purchased without a prescription. GSL- General Sales List these medicines can be brought from any shop without a prescription. 1.3 Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements Policies and procedures are put into place to make sure that legislation is being followed and the service users and staff are safe and all needs are being met, inclusive practice and diversity is being followed and the setting is staying within the law.
Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | 331 | 1 | 1.1 | Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings | Answers 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 | Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | 331 | 1 | 1.2 | Outline the legal classification system for medication | Answers | Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | 331 | 1 | 1.3 | Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements | Answers The policies and procedures are put in place to be followed by staff, this is to ensure the safety of staff and the clients they care for. Staff must ensure they are working with practices within the law and do not work beyond their limits or expertise. All needs must be met and cared for of the clients and diverserty must be carried out. Knowing your works policies and procudures will ensure you do not work outside the law as this can be done if you are unsure of your role. Carrying out a task that you are not trained in your job role to do could lead to someone being injured, staff or the client.
HSC 3047: Support 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 (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments) • The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations (2006) • The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) • Health and Social Care Act (2008) • Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (1999) • The Mental Capacity Act (2005) • The Access to health records Act (1990) • The Data Protection Act (1998) • Administration and Control of Medicines in Care Homes and Children’s Services June 2003 • Care Standards Act 2000 (receipt, storage and Administration of medicines), 2. Outline the legal classification system for medication There are various legal controls on the retail sale or supply of medicines which are set out in the Medicines Act 1968. Medicines are classified into these categories: • General sales list - (GSL) General sales list medicines can be bought from pharmacies, supermarkets and other retail outlets without the supervision of a pharmacist. • Over the counter medicines - (OTC) OTC medicines include those that treat minor complaints, which people may feel are not serious enough to see their GP.
Identify current legislation guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. The medicines act 1968 The misuse of drugs act 1971 The misuse of drugs (safe custody) regulations 1973 si 1973 no 798 as amenended by the misuse of drugs regulations 2001 The safe management of controlled drugs 2006 The children act 1989 The data protection act 1998 The care standards act 2000 The health and social care act 2001 The health act 2000 Health and safety at work act 1974 The control of substances hazardous to health (cosh) Hazardous waste regulations 2005 Mental capacity act 2005 The access to health records act 1990 Below are the main points of some legislation. The medicine act 1968 Governs the manufacture and supply of medicines. This requires that the local pharmacist or dispensing doctor is responsible for supplying medication.