LEGAL LIMITATIONS While working with the client, counselors are required to follow the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (ACA, 2005). Counselors are not properly trained to meet the required criteria for prescribing medications. They do not possess the necessary license to engage in such a practice. Counselors should avoid suggesting to their clients in any way regarding the dosage, timings, or other ideas which can hamper the effective use of medications or put the client in a dangerous situation by experiencing unwanted side effects. Such a practice can expose the counselor to lose their license and may open doors for other legal
Procedure Medications may be administered orally, topically, vaginally, rectally, by inhalation and by injection. For all routes of administration, specific procedures must be followed when the medical assistant is ordered to administer a medication. Medication must be checked three times before administration. The “three befores” are these: * Before medication is removed from the medication cabinet * Before medication is poured, drawn up into syringe, or placed into a medication cup * Before medication is returned to the cabinet There are “ten rights” for administering medication. The first six rights are: * Right patient-always id patient before given out meds * Right medication-check meds three times before administering * Right dosage-check the MAR or printout with dr’s order.
Application: Psychopharmacology and Mental Health Counselor Sabrina Anderson Walden University Abstract This paper will explain the boundaries regarding recommending and prescribing medications to clients as a mental health counselor. The mental health counselor’s role in educating the client about the medication and whom the client would be referred to for the medications. Also I will discuss what information would be given to the professional the client was referred to and how as a mental health counselor I would interact with the other professional. Psychopharmacology and Mental Health Counselor: Boundaries regarding recommending and prescribing medications as mental health workers we must have a basic understanding of the behavioral medications available. It is important for the counselor to understand the risks and benefits of the medication and communicate this effectively so the client has a clear understanding of the treatment options.
C2. Steps Analyzing the system must be done first for a successful development and for a new system adoption to take place. Team building and having each team identify lists of errors that they see in the system are part of the pre steps in FMEA process. They must then prioritize and address in order of importance the documented errors lists from staff. In this step, they evaluate the hospital data to compare the about conscious sedation medication administration process before the revision of the current policy took place.
The policy problem is complex and exists both in the Medicaid system as well as the Ryan White Care act both of which cater to a portion of the HIV infected community. A major issue in the policy is financing these services and standardizing the protocols for prevention throughout the entire system this would simplify the problem. Healthcare workers as well as physicians need to be properly educated on how to convey preventative measure education to at risk populations. This shortage of programs would need to be addressed by implementing policy changes. Some examples of beneficial programs are needle exchange programs as well as counseling for non enrolled partners of infected individuals, and peer support groups,
It’s also important that they also respect their client’s beliefs, values, past experiences, familiar, and cultural background in order for treatment to be effective. What I have learned is that in order for me to better myself at my career my clinical gestalt has to be more focused on what is happening at that moment in time with my client. With that in mind, as a clinician I can help my client with their own support in addressing their issue with addiction. The areas of my strength can not only benefit my career, but it can benefit my client by showing them that anything is possible if they just put their mind to it. Lastly, I will always be learning new techniques and ways to become better in my career and with my clients.
Controlled Drugs must be kept in a controlled drug cabinet that complies with these regulations. Records must be made for all controlled drug transactions. These regulations all direct me towards maintaining high standards of safety when dealing with medicine. Acidents such as spillages of medicines, needle stick injuries, handling of cytotoxic medicines and and safe disposal of excess medication are examples where these acts and regulations relate to medicines. To avoid these, equiptment must be provided to deal with any known risk that i may have to
The medication will include anticonvulsants and antispasmodics that will help control seizures and muscle spasms which will make the child comfortable. Children with Tay-Sachs usually die by age four to six and the Trosack’s also need to be made aware of this. Finding the proper support group and referrals in place will give the Trosack’s the proper tools to get through their ordeal. By talking and hearing other families who have gone or are going through this experience will help the Trosack’s
The Pharmacist will also contact prescriber if there is the possibility of misuse of the prescription (in the case of stolen prescription pads) Medicines should only be prescribed that are necessary, and benefits out way the risks of the medicine involved. (BNF 2010) An agreement should be made with the patient on care plan and course of action and this should be reviewed. (Robotham and Frost 2010) The prescription should be written legibly in black ink, the full name of patient, address and age and date of birth should be on the prescription. The medicine should be clearly stated and dosage and dose frequency clearly written. (NPF
This is primarily as a result of the fact that as of yet no objective medical evaluations, such as functional magnetic resonance imaging or genetic have sufficient reliability to confirm a diagnosis of ADHD or rule out a differential diagnoses in adults either (Miller). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, lists the criteria for diagnosis as being applied to individuals of any age, although the criteria was initially designed for children and has yet to be validated for adults (APA). Subsequently, psychologists then must translate how the specific symptoms manifest in the adult