Essential Standards outcome 9 Management of Medicines – “people should be given the medicines they need when they need them, and in a safe way. Data Protection Act 1998 – it is important not to discuss anyone’s medication or condition unless you have written permission to do so, the only people who need to know these things are professionals involved in the care of the individual. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH and Hazardous Waste Regulations – these
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.
The hospital or care home have to follow these guidelines and legislation because if they need to make sure the environment around them is safe and free from any danger that may cause harm to other patients. They have to follow rules which they have been assigned to such as make sure they always use hand sanitizer before dealing with patients and also keeping all the waste away from the patients and disposed properly. They promote safety around hospitals or nursing home by
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).
E:pideniol. Infect. (1995), 115, 581-589 Copyright (© 1995 Cambridge University Press 581 Study of the effectiveness of influenza vaccination in the elderly in the epidemic of 1989-90 using a general practice database D. M. FLEMING', J. M. WATSON2*, S. NICHOLAS2, G. E. SMITH2 AND A. V. SWAN2 'Birmningham Research Unit of the Royal College of General Practitioners, 54 Lordswood Road, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9DB. 2PHLS Comnnunicable Disease Surveillance Centre, 61 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5EQ (Accepted 24 July 1995) SUMMARY The effectiveness of influenza vaccination in preventing serious illness and death was determined in an elderly population during the influenza epidemic of 1989-90. A retrospective cohort study was carried
This will ensure you are up to date with all aspects of handling medication. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) This supports the health and safety at work ect Act by ensuring that employees adhere to all regulations which protect their employees, themselves and others from hazardous substances, including medication. The Medicines Act 1968 This manages the use of medicines from the supply to the way in which medicines are handled within all care settings. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 This ensures that controlled drugs are kept safe in order to reduce the risks associated with theft and abuse. This act imposes additional storage, prescribing and disposal regulations for controlled substances.
* Good communication. * The use of mechanical aids, if necessary. * Change of task and approach if required. Aiv – Why it is important to follow the care plan and communicate with each individual when assisting and moving * By communicating and following the individual’s care plan, we are able to show respect for that individual’s needs and preferences and therefore promote the values of an outstanding care. Av – Staff responsibilities for medication in a social care setting * Follow the legal requirements for the storage, administration, records and disposal of controlled drugs.
Unit 79: Support the use of medication in social care settings 1 1.1 Legislation Medicines Act 1968 Human Medicines Regulations 2012/; Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 Health Act 2006 Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)1999 Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 Mental Health Acts 1983 and 2007 Mental Capacity Act 2005 New Mental Capacity Act Guidance 2011 1.2 Legal Classification The Department of Health has an agency called the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). MHRA are responsible for ensuring medicines and medical devices are effective and acceptably safe. Medicinal products used by humans come under 4 categories: -GSL (general sales list) -P (pharmacy) -POM (prescription-only medicines) -CD (controlled drugs) There are 3 classes; A, B and C. 1.3 Policies and Procedures The agreed ways of working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements for various important reasons. The most important reason is to avoid injury or death. Polices and procedures are not only in place to promote the safety and well-being of the client but also the care workers, district nurses etc.
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.
This also means doing everything in their power to keep patients safe from harm. Exercising duty of care is a legal requirement and would be tested in court should there be a case of negligence or malpractice. Patients have the right to expect when support is provided they will be kept safe and not be put at risk. Duty of care applies to all professionals who work with people. By thinking about the duty of care that we owe patients when panning our work, we can consider what we are doing is in the best interest of the patient.