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.
Many legislations and policies and procedures cover the legal management of medication, individuals handling the medication are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation, but then they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines before delivering them to a service user. Training to the staff member handling the medication should be completed and attended at all times and the training needs to be up to date to prevent any danger towards the service user. * The Medicines Act 1968 * The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 * Mental Capacity Act (2005) * The Data Protection Act 1998 * The Access to health records Act (1990) 2. Know about common types of medication and their use. 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects.
Outcome 1 Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings 1. Identify legislations that governs the use of medication in social care settings • The Medicines Act 1968 • The Misuse Of Drugs Act 1971 • The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs 2006 • The Data Protection Act 1998 • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) • Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 • Mental Capacity Act 2005 • The Access to Health Records Act 1990 2. Outline the legal classification system for medication The Medicines Act 1968 defines three classes of medicinal products for human use: - general sale list (GSL) - medicines, pharmacy (P) - medicines and prescription only medicines (POMs). General sale list medicines These are medicines that can be purchased from a wide range of shops, general stores, supermarkets, newsagents, petrol stations, etc. Products classified as GSL are considered to be reasonably safe and therefore can be sold without the supervision of a pharmacist.
CVS retail pharmacies allow customers to come into the store and pick up their medications. They are able to get antibiotics and pain medications which cannot be given through the mail. Customers are able to get 30 or 90 day supplies from the retail pharmacies. CVS retail pharmacies also have the option for consultation with the pharmacist, a service that is not available through the mail order pharmacy. CVS also has MinuteClinics which allow customers to come in and be seen by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
HSC 037 Promote and implement health and safety in health and Social care Health and safety basically means assessing your workplace and reducing the risks. As an employee I have to abide by the health and safety at work act 1974. This means I need to attend any mandatory training I have been put on, go to supervisions, adhere to policies and procedures, use correct equipment, do not misuse faulty equipment, report any risks that I have seen and co-operate with my employer. This is all to ensure the safety of myself and others. My employer must follow the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992, their responsibilities are to provide the mandatory training and supervisions, ensure policies and procedures are put in place, plan, organise, control, monitor and review health and safety arrangements, make sure the equipment is available and to maintain risk assessments and to deal with chemicals and other substances safely.
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.
You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by: finding out what the health hazards are; deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment); providing control measures to reduce harm to health; making sure they are used ; keeping all control measures in good working order; providing information, instruction and training for employees and others; providing monitoring and health surveillance in appropriate cases; planning for emergencies. Report of injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences 1995 (RIDDOR): puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses). Health and safety First Aid Regulations 1981: came into force on 12 September 1981 and require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel so that first aid can be given to their employees if they are injured or become ill at work. The aim of first aid is to preserve life and to
* Only prescribed medication can be administered by staff and written authorisation must be given by the parent/carer on a medicines form, which authorises staff to administer medicines. * All medicines must be logged in and out with their information, name and signature of staff administering the medication and kept in a box in the manager’s office or in a secure box in the fridge also in a area out of the reach of children. Setting Manager must also authorise any medication going in and out. * The staff administering the medication must be NVQ 3 Qualified and witness will hold a relevant childcare qualification. * A written record will be kept of all medication administered.
Medicines are classified into three categories - Prescription Only, Pharmacy or General Sale List. Each category is subject to a number of controls. These controls apply to medicines sold or supplied by retail whether they are sold or supplied via internet transactions, by mail order, or any other form of supply. The general rule is that all licensed medicines are Pharmacy unless otherwise designated 3. Policies and procedures must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements as the policies and procedures are set out through legislation in the first place.
My responsibility is to maintain and update patents records, ensuring that the information stays confidential and is locked away securely. Patients who divulge their personal health information expect the NHS to keep it safe and secure. The Data Protection Act 1988 governs how organisations may use personal information including how they acquire the information, store, share and dispose of it. Freedom of Information Act 2000 This gives the public a right to general access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities including GP practices. A response to a request for information must be made within 20 working days.