Hsc 3047 Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings

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HSC 3047 Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings 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 The policy and procedures of use of medication in our organization GAD is in line with the legislation published by the Secretary of State under section 23(1) of the Care Standards Act 2000. AS a PA, I received training about the use of medication for the clients. I always make sure that I adhere to the policies procedures, for the receipt, recording, storage, handling, administration and disposal of medicines, in line with the legislation laid down by the laid down by the National Minimum Standards. 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. Pharmacy (P) 3. General Sale List (GSL). 4. 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. As legislated in Section 58 of the Medicines Act 1968.

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