Unit 4222-307 Handle information in health and social care setting also covering: Certificate in Induction into Adult Social Care: Unit 307 Unit 4222-307 Handle information in health and social care setting also covering: Certificate in Induction into Adult Social Care: Unit 307 Outcome 1 Understand the requirements for the handling of information in health and social care settings 1.1. Identify and summarise the main points of the legislation and codes of practice that relate to the recording, storage and sharing of information in health and social care. (Dip 1.1 and 1.2) Legislation acts include Human Rights Act 1998, Data Protection Act 1998, Freedom of Information Act 2000, The Health & Social Care Act 2001 and amendments in years 2006 and 2008 - Essential standards, Mental Capacity Act 2005, The Access to Medical Reports Act1988 Codes of Practice include NISCC and RQIA Codes of Practice, also internal/Home policies relating to the subject. All of the above pieces of legislation cover matters of confidentiality, data protection, information sharing, safeguarding and discrimination. According to the legislation, all records kept should be maintained up to date, complete, accurate and legible - meaning that documents should be signed, accurate, dated, completed following the agreed methods, clear in meaning, language used should be appropriate and when necessary anonymity preserved.
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.
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Emma- Louise O’Shea Values in Care Unit 331 Support the use of Medication in Social Care Settings. 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings. Also; Unit 616 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. There are a few pieces of legislation that governs administering medication to people: • The Medicines Act (1968) requires that the local pharmacist or dispensing doctor is responsible for supplying medication and that they can only do so on receipt of a prescription from a doctor • The Misuse of Drugs Act (1971) controls dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, designated as Controlled Drugs (CDs). The main purpose of this act is to prevent the misuse of Controlled Drugs.
Unit 80 Support Use Of Medication In Social Care Settings Learning Outcomes 1 Assessment Criteria 1.1 The use of medicines in social care settings is governed by the following legislations: Medicines Act 1968 Health Act 2006 Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and use ) Regulations 2006 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody ) Regulations 1973 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH Regulations 2002 The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Data protection Act 1998 Health and Social Care Act 2008 Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities ) Regulations 2010 Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 Assessment Criteria 1.2 Medicines Are classified by the Medicines Act 1968, which defines four different classifications into which different medicines are grouped . These are 1 ) General Sale List Medicines which may be sold over the counter without a pharmacist present . 2) Pharmacy Medicines , which can only be sold in registered pharmacies under the supervision of the pharmacist . 3) Prescription only medicines , which can only be supplied by a pharmacist or dispensing doctor after a prescription is supplied . 4) Controlled Drugs , which must be prescribed by a doctor .
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It is very important that I am familiar with these policies and follow them at all times. In my setting there is a safeguarding folder and it is my responsibility to read this file and keep up to date with any changes or amendments that may arise. This is important as I need to know what to do when I
ASM 34 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines , policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The following is a list of current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication: • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – Primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the work place for the UK. Obviously this covers administration of medication by COSHH (regulation 2), Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health – thus ensuring medication is stored away appropriately. In addition this Act would also cover safe practices and procedures in administering medication. • Medicines Act 1968 – This piece of legislation governs the control of medicines for both human and veterinary use.
ASM 34 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medicationThe 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 * he Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) regulations 1973 SI 1973 No 798 as amended by Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 * The safer management of controlled drugs (2006) * The Children Act 1989 * The Data Protection Act 1998 * The Care Standards Act 2000 * The Health and Social Care Act 2001 * The Health Act 2000 * 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)Below are the main points of some of the legislations; * The Medicines Act 1968. This governs the manufacture and supply of medicines. This requires that the local pharmacist or dispensing doctor is responsible for supplying medication. He or she can only do this on the receipt of a prescription from an authorised person e.g.
There are numerous different legislations that govern the use of medication in social care settings. These are put in place to manage and guide carers, parents etc in the use of medication in social care settings. These are as follows: The Medicines Act 1968 This is an Act to make new provision with respect to medicinal products and related matters, and for purposes connected therewith. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 / the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 An Act to make new provision with respect to dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs and related matters, and for purposes connected therewith. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 An Act to make further provision for securing the health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or safety in connection with the activities of persons at work, for controlling the keeping and use and preventing the unlawful acquisition, possession and use of dangerous substances, and for controlling certain emissions into the atmosphere; to make further provision with respect to the employment medical advisory service; to amend the law relating to building regulations, and the Building (Scotland) Act 1959; and for connected purposes.
Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects In this unit I will be discussing the effects that medication administration can have on some individuals. I will be looking at the legislation around administration, the common types of medication and their uses aswell as the procedures and techniques for administering medication. The control of medicines in the United Kingdom is primarily through the Medicines Act (1968). Some other pieces of legislation or policies and procedures relating to the administration of medication include Care Standards Act 2000, CSCI medication guidance, Care Commission Medication Guidance (Scotland), the Misuse of Drugs Act and many more. The Medicines Act 1968 governs the control of medicines in the UK for human use and for veterinary use, which includes the manufacture and supply of medicines.