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.
1.1 Legislation: Health and Social Care Act; The Medicines Act and The Misuse of Drugs Act Guidelines could include the Nursing Midwifery Guidelines for the management of medicine administration - registered nurses have to abide by this set of guidelines and for paid carers, the General Social Care Council's Code of Conduct will have something which could relate to medication. Policy - for example - consider the Government's drive to ensure people with dementia are not over medicated - so their policy is currently designed to 'push' the professionals responsible for prescribing to bear in mind the effect of drugs on frail elderly people and to consider alternative treatments such as activities and therapies. Other examples of policy might be the Goverment's drive to limit the prescribing of antibiotics to reduce the incidence of resistant strains of bacteria. Protocols - a protocol is a procedure and you could outline your company's procedure (protocol) for disposing of controlled drugs or medication in general 2.1 Pick 3 medications - these could be taken from a copy of the British National Formulary (BNF) - any workplace which is administering medication ought to have a copy (relatively up to date!) on the premises.
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Unit 4222-331: Support use of medication in social care settings 1. Understand the legislative that governs the use of medication in social care settings * 1.1 Legislation that governs the use of medication in the social care setting includes: The Medicines Act 1968 - This Act brought about the concept of different types of drugs based upon their potential for harm if misused, or the harm of the condition for which they are used to treat. The three types of medication are: ‘Prescription Only Medications’ which can only be dispense from a pharmacy with a prescription signed by a doctor; ‘Pharmacy Only Medications’ which can be dispensed by a pharmacist without a prescription; and the ‘General Sales List’ which can be purchased in any stockists without any medical professional involvement. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and further amendments) – This Act consolidated the commitments made by the UK after signing various international treaties such as The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) which covered older drugs such as Cocaine, Opium (and its derivatives), and Cannabis; The Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971) which covered the many new drugs that had become available during the 1960’s such as barbiturates, benzodiazepines, psychedelics (such as Lysergic Acid Diethylamide), and new forms of amphetamine. The Act works by introducing three classes (and, later, a fourth in 2012) of substance that are illegal to possess or supply without proper medical authorisation (a prescription, or a licence for research or manufacture purposes).
UNIT 4222-209 HANDILING INFORMATION IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SETTINGS. OUTCOME 1 Understand the need for secure handiling of information in health and social care settings. 1.1 Identify the legislation that relates to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care. The legislation relating to this are, CQC standards reg 20 personal records remain confidential. Data Protection Act 1998 1.2 Explain why it is important to have secure systems for recording and storing information in a health and social care settings.
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.
2. If i didnt communicate effectiveley, with a service user then i would not be able to support them in the way they need to be supported or wish to be supported meaning i wouldnt be able to understand their needs, and this could lead to them being distressed or frustrated or even issolated. 3. If i wasn't to communicate with my colleagues then we wouldnt know whos doing what, which could lead to things being over looked or missed out, or even being done twice. Which would cause alot of uneccessary work or errors for us, some being more serious than
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.
The result could also put others in dangers for example if a person’s communication needs were not met and they discovered a fire they would not be able to report it quickly which would put others in danger. It would also impact other rights such as those covered by the GSCC’s codes of practice which include; diversity, equality, control, dignity, effective communication, risks, safety and security. These would be infringed because the individual would not be able to effectively communication their opinions or views in relation to these rights. 1.2 Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with an individual who has specific communication needs it is my role to ensure that I support and encourage individuals in everyday activities and promote their independence. My organisation also works in a user centred way whereby communication is key; so I must ensure the individual’s communication needs are met.
The factors may include an individual that may be having a mental disability or even suffering dementia or even not having any mental capacity. If an individual is isolated or secluded they are also vulnerable. Another factor could be for the abuser this could be due to lack of appropriate training and abusing their power of that person. Personal issues can also play a big part this could include the abuser being stressed or having to deal with history of abuse in their past. There is a lot of factors to make someone more susceptible to abuse this could include low self-esteem being abused before and nobody to protect