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.
Nurses need to be educated on these indicators to understand the care they provide directly affects patient outcomes. The American Nurses Association (ANA) recognized areas of patient care and developed nursing-sensitive indicators to improve care of patients. Nursing-sensitive indicators reflect three aspects of nursing care: structure, process and outcomes. (American Sentinel University, 2011, para. 2) They identify structures of care and care processes, which influence patient care outcomes.
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.
47 Administer Medication to Individuals, and Monitor the Effects | | | Assessment criteria | 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side-effects (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.2 Identify medication which demands the measurement of specific physiological measurements (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.3 Describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 2.4 Explain the different routes of medicine administration (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | 3.1 Explain the types, purpose and function of materials and equipment needed for the administration of medication via the different routes (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | | 4.2 Explain the appropriate timing of medication eg check that the individual has not taken any medication recently (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | | | | | 5.3 Describe how to report any immediate problems with the administration (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | 5.5 Explain why it may be necessary to confirm that the individual actually takes the medication and does not pass the medication to others (Planned: 0 , Completed:0) | | 5.7 Describe how to dispose of out-of-date and part used medications in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.Current legislation relevant to the administration of medication are,Health and Social Care Act 2012The Medicines Act 2012The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971Common types of medication and there effects could be Aspirin, Senacot and ibuprofen.Aspirin is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects (ASM 3) Outcome 1: Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication. 1.1) Legislation – The Medicines Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations The Health and Safety at Work Act The Misuse of Drugs Act The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations Health and Social Care Act Essential Standards Data Protection Act Hazardous Waste Regulations. Outcome 2: Know about common types of medication and their use 2.1) The common types of medication are Analgesics e.g. paracetamol, antibiotics e.g. amoxicillin, antidepressants e.g.
Administer Medication to Individuals, and Monitor the Effects Outcome 1 - Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication 1.1 - The current legislation that is relevant to administration of medication in social care is: Care standards act 2000 Mental capacity act 2005 Mental capacity act 200 The medicines act 1988 The misuse of drugs act 1971 The data protection act 1998 The health and social care act 2001 The heath act 2000 Health and safety work act 1974 The control of substances hazardous to health regulation 1999 (COSHH) The access to health records act 1990 Mental capacity act 2005 Outcome 2 - Know about common types of medication and their use 2.1 - Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side-effects Common types of medication are: • Antibiotics – antibiotics are used to treat infections. Side effects can include diarrhoea, stomach pain, bloating and feeling sick. • Antidepressants – Used to treats depression or other mental health problems, certain groups of antidepressants can also be used to treat nerve or muscle pain. Some people experience side effects which can be blurred vision or feeling dizzy. Lack of appetite, feeling sick or feeling agitated and irritable.
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (ASM34) Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1. Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. * The Medicines Act 1968 * The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 * The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 SI 1973 No 798 as amended by Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 * The NHS Scotland Pharmaceutical Service (Regulations) 1995 * The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 as amended by The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Children Act 1989
CMS uses separate PPSs for reimbursement to acute inpatient hospitals, home health agencies, hospice, hospital outpatient, inpatient psychiatric facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, long-term care hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. (CMS.gov, 2013) The CMS requires Medicaid programs to make payments for FQHC/RHC services in an amount calculated on a per-visit basis that is equal to the reasonable cost of such services documented for a baseline period, with certain adjustments, or to use an alternative payment methodology to pay for FQHC and RHC services. CMS.GOV, Nov. 2013,http://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/ProspMedicareFeeSvcPmtGen/index.html How do CPT, ICD, and HCPCS codes differ? International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9) coding is a statistical classification system that arranges diseases and injuries into groups according to established criteria, by the world health Organization. Majority of ICD-9 codes are numeric and consist of three, four or five numbers and a description.
1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication The current legislation that is relevant to administration of medication in social care is: • Care standards act 2000 • Mental capacity act 2005 • Mental capacity act 2000 The legal management of medication are covered by The medicines act 1988 and various amendments such as: • The medicines act 1968 • The misuse of drugs act 1971 • The data protection act 1998 • The health and social care act 2001 • The children act 1989 Some have a direct impact on the handling of medication in social care settings. These are: • The heath act 2000 • Health and safety work act 1974 • The control of substances hazardous to health regulation 1999 • The access to health records act 1990 • Mental capacity act 2005 The recording, receipt, storage, administration and disposal of medications must be adhered by employers and employees in accordance with current policies and procedures. Policies are in place to protect everyone. Training should be undertaken or up to date before a support worker can administrate medication. 2 Know about common types of medication and their use 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects Common types of medication are: • Antibiotics – these treat infection – side effects are diarrhoea, bloating, sickness, indigestion and abdominal pain.
Madeleine smits Unit Title: ADMINISTER MEDICATION TO INDIVIDUALS, AND MONITOR THE EFFECTS 1. Understand the legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1- Identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocol of administrating medication: The pieces of legislation in place that manage the administration of medication to people are: The Medicines Act (1968) The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) The Misuse of Drugs and the Misuse of Drugs (safe Custody)(Amendment) Regulations 2007 The Safer Management of Controlled Drugs Regulations (2006) The Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) The Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005) The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (regulated activities) Regulations 2009 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards) My work place medication procedure states: All staff who administer medication must of completed training which meets the requirements of CQC (Care Quality Commission) Medication must not be given to service users that hasn't been prescribed to them. Medication must be dispensed from the original container or a correctly labelled and approved dispenser e.g. : blister pack or Nomad system. Prior to administering medication should be carefully checked to ensure it was prescribed for that service user.