The medication policy handbook that covers assessment of individual’s needs, administrating storage, recording and disposal of medication. 2. Know the common types of Medication and their use. 2.1 Describe the common types of medication including their effects and potential side-effects. * Analgesics e.g.
Unit 4222-16 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to Administration of medication Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. The current applicable legislation for the administration of medication includes The Health and Social Care Act Regulation 13 as summarised by Outcome 9 of the Care Quality Commission Essential Standards. The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Misuse of Drgus (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulation 1999 Hazardous Waste Regulation 2005 These are all used to help my company write their Medication Policy and procedure. The company required all Care and Support workers to have read the policy and have training on the administration of medication. All Care and Support workers should have refresher training annually.
Subcutaneous injections involve injecting medication into the loose connective tissue under the dermis. Subcutaneous sites that are commonly used are the upper outer aspect of the upper arm, the upper anterior thighs and the abdomen below the costal margins to the iliac crests.
All of their needs are being met, inclusive practise and diversity is being followed out and that the setting is staying within the law. 2.1 identify the common types of medication There are different types of medication these can include prescribed antibiotics, antihistamines, anticoagulants, psychotropic medicine and laxatives. 2.2 list conditions on why each medication might be subscribed Antibiotics may be subscribed for an infection such as a chest infection or a cold. Antihistamines are a type of medicine often used to treat a number of allergic health conditions such as hay fever. anticoagulants are used to prevent blood clots.
HSC 3047 Support use of medication in social care settings 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings The Medicines Act 1968 Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 COSHH The Mental Capacity Act 2005 The Misuse of Drugs Safe Custody Regulations The Data Protection Act 1998 plus equality legislation The Access to Health Records Act 1990 1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication The classification system relates to The Medicines Act 1968. The Act has three categories of medicine POM- Prescription only medication which you can get from your pharmacist but has to be prescribed by a practitioner. PO- Pharmacy Only medicines these can be purchased without a prescription. GSL- General Sales List these medicines can be brought from any shop without a prescription. 1.3 Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements Policies and procedures are put into place to make sure that legislation is being followed and the service users and staff are safe and all needs are being met, inclusive practice and diversity is being followed and the setting is staying within the law.
The narcotic agonist act at specific opioid receptor sites in the CNS to produce analgesia, sedation, and a sense of well-being. They also are used as antitussives and as adjuncts to general anesthesia to produce rapid analgesia, sedation, and respiratory depression. Indications for narcotic agonists include relief of severe acute or chronic pain, preoperative medication, analgesia during anesthesia, and specific individual indications, depending on the receptor affinity (p. 409). Narcotic agonists are contraindicated in the following conditions: presence of known allergy to any narcotic agonist to avoid hypersensitivity reactions; diarrhea caused by toxic poisons because depression of GI activity could lead to increased absorption and toxicity; and after biliary surgery or surgical anastomoses because of the adverse effects associated with slowed GI activity
[3] Medicine treats injury and pathology to support and speed healing; and treats distressing symptoms such as pain to relieve suffering during treatment and healing. When a painful injury or pathology is resistant to treatment and persists, when pain persists after the injury or pathology has healed, and when medical science cannot identify the cause of pain, the task of medicine is to relieve suffering. Treatment approaches to long term pain include pharmacologic measures, such as analgesics, tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants, interventional procedures, physical therapy, physical exercise, application of ice and/or heat, and psychological measures, such as biofeedback and cognitive behavioral therapy. Contents [hide] 1 Medical specialties 2 Medications 2.1 Mild pain 2.2 Mild to moderate pain 2.3 Moderate to severe pain 2.4 Opioids 2.5 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs 2.6 Antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs 2.7 Other analgesics 3 Procedures 4 Physical approach 4.1 Physiatry 4.2 TENS 4.3 Acupuncture 4.4 LLLT 5 Psychological approach 5.1 Hypnosis 6 Under-treatment 7 References 8 Further reading [edit] Medical specialties The examples and perspective in this
Support use of Medication in Social Care settings Unit 4222-331 Rachel Ward Within this unit I aim to assess the support for the use of medication in a social care setting. I will cover broad types, classifications and forms of medication, as well as safe handling and storage. I will address practical support for use of medication that reflects social care principles and values. It will include the need for accurate recording and reporting. There are many different legislations that governs the use of medication in social care settings, one of these include The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | 331 | 1 | 1.1 | Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social care settings | Answers 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 | Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | 331 | 1 | 1.2 | Outline the legal classification system for medication | Answers | Unit | Learning outcome(s) | Assessment criteria | Questions | 331 | 1 | 1.3 | Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements | Answers The policies and procedures are put in place to be followed by staff, this is to ensure the safety of staff and the clients they care for. Staff must ensure they are working with practices within the law and do not work beyond their limits or expertise. All needs must be met and cared for of the clients and diverserty must be carried out. Knowing your works policies and procudures will ensure you do not work outside the law as this can be done if you are unsure of your role. Carrying out a task that you are not trained in your job role to do could lead to someone being injured, staff or the client.
Unit 4222-331 Supporting use of medication in social care settings (HSC3047) Outcome 1 1. Identify legislation that governs the use of medications in social care. The Medicines Act 1968 CQC Regulation Equality Act 2010 Safer Management of Controlled Drugs Regulation 2006 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. 2. Outline the legal classification system for medication The classifications of medicines are all related to the medicines act 1968.