These will require a prescription at all times. In institutional settings like hospitals and residential/ nursing homes these must be locked in a cabinet that is attached to a wall. In a client’s home they can keep them wherever they wish. This is because in an institutional setting the controlled drugs are the managers responsibility but in the community the controlled drugs are the clients responsibility. GSL> General sales list medicines.
Dii) Medication: Storage - In a locked medicine trolley. Use - To give to service users as prescribed. Disposal - To be sent back to the pharmacy for them to dispose of. Body Waste: Storage - In a yellow bin in the sluice room. Use - Using personal protective equipment such as an apron and gloves.
Unit 4222-331 Support use of medication in social care setting (HSC 3047) Outcome 1- Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings. 1.1 Legislation 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 1.2 The classification of medicines are all related to the Medicines Act 1968, when working with medication it is always good to have an understanding and working knowledge of the common types of medication. Prescription Only Medicine (POM) is the medication which is sold or supplied only from a registered pharmacy and in accordance with a prescription issued by an appropriate practitioner (a doctor, dentist, and nurse independent prescriber, pharmacist independent prescriber or supplementary prescriber) Pharmacy (P) Pharmacy medicines is the medication which does not require a prescription and may be sold or supplied only in a registered pharmacy by or under the supervision of a pharmacist. The package gives information on dosage. General Sale List (GLS) This means it must be licensed and can to be sold in shops, supermarkets and doesn’t need a pharmacist to be present unless you get them from a pharmacy.
Trigene 3. Rapidex 4.2 How do you store the chemicals you have listed in Q1. According to health regulations and legislative requirements? Chemicals are stored in a cupboard. Labelling is in accordance with work safe guidelines.
Unit 4222 1.1 The Medicines Act 1968 – this act lists 3 categories of medicines; General sales list – these can be sold as small packs or low strength medicines in a range of shops. Pharmacy medicines – these can only be sold by pharmacies and a pharmacist must supervise the sale. Prescription only medicines – you must have a prescription form a G.P, healthcare professional or dentist before obtaining these medicines. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 - this act covers controlled substances and puts them into categories, class A B or C, class A drugs are considered to be the most harmful. The Misuse of Drugs Regulation 2007 – this specifies the correct way to handle, store and keep records of controlled drugs.
All foodstuffs must be protected from contamination, dust and vermin. Do not store foodstuff directly on floors. Storage area’s should be well ventilated. Open packets must be kept in airtight containers. You should check the temperatures of the refrigerators/freezers daily record and sign temperatures in the handling foods folder.
The following is the result of the evaluation of NCH’s medication management and medication safety program. 1. Joint Commission Standard MM.01.01.01 The first standard reviewed for compliance was MM.01.01.01 which determines if a hospital medication management processes are planned and coordinated among the various disciplines and services to maintain an environment of quality and safety. Furthermore, there must be written documentation in place to demonstrate compliance (Joint Commission, 20015). Compliance Status: The above standard has been met as observed by the evaluation of the Patient Specific Information policy.
Products classified as GSL are considered to be reasonably safe and therefore can be sold without the supervision of a pharmacist. Products categorised as GSL medicines have strict controls concerning their strength, use, pharmaceutical form and route of administration. The maximum dose or maximum daily dose is also controlled for medicines for internal use. Another control that may be enforced is pack size with a limit to the size of pack allowed as a GSL medicine. Pharmacy medicines These may be sold from pharmacies under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Principles to be followed for safe moving and handling Before you attempt to move anyone you need to assess the situation and more anything out of the way that may cause harm to yourself or the service user when lifting you need to keep your back straight and bend your knees you need to keep it close to you. Important to follow the care plan and communication It is important to follow a persons are plan because you need to know their need and their risk assessment. It is also important to communicate so they do not get worried and so other carers know what you are doing. Staff responsibility for medication The staff that is responsible for the medication are the ctm on duty if you go out a ctm will need to go to give the medication. All medication must be signed for and you must chek how it needs to be stored and how many are to be given and what time.
This revised Code of Practice has been prepared in accordance with the Mental Health Act 1983. Each principle of the code of practice needs to be balanced in different ways so it meets different circumstances of different individuals decisions. Respect principle informs people that taking decisions under the act must recognise diverse needs, values and circumstances of each patient , this includes their race, religion, culture, gender, sex, sexual orientation and any disabilities. Taking into consideration patients wishes and also the feelings of the patient. There also shouldn’t be no unlawful discrimination to the patients.