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.
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.
Outcome 1 1. Legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings go as follows: the medicines act 1968, the misuse of drugs act 1971, Adults with incapacity act 2000, The NHS Scotland Pharmaceutical Service (Regulations) 1995, The Access to health records Act (1990). 2. 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 three categories - Prescription Only, Pharmacy or General Sale List.
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 There is the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 with the added ammendments from later years, the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 with the added ammendments, 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 and the Medicines Act 1968. 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication The classification of medicines are covered in the medicines act 1968 and whilst working with medication we need to have an understanding and working knowledge of every type of medication. These are: General Sale List (GSL) which mean that these medicines can be bought from any shop, without professional permission, Pharmacy Only (PO) which are medicines that can only be purchased from a recognised pharmacy, Prescription Only Medicines (POM) of which you need a prescription to be able to purchase and Controlled Drugs (CDs) which are also prescription only medicines, defined as they fall into potentially addictive and for this reason are subject to additional legal requirements under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1.3 Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements The policies and procedures are there to make sure that the governing legislation is followed so that everybody in the home, that means the staff and the patient's who are being cared for are safe. Also that all needs are being met, the practice and diversity are being followed out in the correct way and that the home itself is following within the law.
Before I give the medication to any client, I make sure that I check the following; 1. Name on the medication 2. Date of bath 3. Expiry date 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication LEGAL CLASSIFICATION OF MEDICINES According Medicines Act 1968, Medicines are classified into three categories 1. Prescription Only (POM) 2.
The information security policy for Sunica Music and Movies is developed to succeed in these three goals. These goals will be achieved by implementing a strict set of procedures and policies that meet the business objectives of Sunica Music and Movies. It is the responsibility of every user at Sunica Music and Movies to uphold all procedures in the security policy. All users will be issued permissions and access based on their position. Users must also uphold all applicable local laws and ordinances.
4) Controlled Drugs , which must be prescribed by a doctor . More stringent rules apply to the prescription and the storage and recording of the drugs once supplied Assessment Criteria 1.3 Policies and procedures must reflect and incorporate current legislation 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 practise and diversity is being followed out and that the setting is staying within the law It ensures that the polices and procedures are legal and are the correct way of doing things. For example if a
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE CONTROL OF MEDICINES Approved: April 1998 Issued by: Area Pharmacy Service Borders General Hospital CONTENTS | |Page | |INTRODUCTION |1 | |PROCEDURES |2 | |ORDERING |3 | |PRESCRIBING |5 | |DISPENSING |10 | |ADMINISTRATION |11 | |INTRAVENOUS DRUGS |15 | |LOCAL PROCEDURES |20 | |BIBLIOGRAPHY |20 | 1. INTRODUCTION This Code of Practice lays down guidance for all staff who may be involved in the prescribing and administration of medicines. For the purpose of this code, medicines are defined as substances included in the 1968 Medicines Act. In summary, this is any substance used for treatment, preventing or diagnosing disease, contraception, inducing anaesthesia or otherwise affecting normal physiological function. The Code provides broad guidelines and some procedures.
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
In section 3 of the Mental Health Act a person can be admitted to hospital for treatment for health reasons, which include for their safety or for the protection of other people. This is done under the understanding that it cannot be provided unless you are detained in hospital. In section 4 of the Mental Health Act is where a person is admitted to hospital for an assessment of their mental health for a limited period of time (usually 48 hours) and requires the recommendation of only one doctor. Where there is no emergency then section 3 is applied. In section 5 of the Mental Health Act is used by a doctor or nurse, who believe that a patient has a mental health need, they can prevent someone leaving hospital who is an inpatient receiving hospital treatment.