Duration: 90 minutes
Objectives:
- The principles of safe and appropriate handling of medicines set out by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
- The importance of record-keeping
Prescription requests - Medication for people who lack capacity
- Medication storage
- The disposal of medicines
- Administering medication, including supporting self-administration
- The use of monitored dosage systems
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Training
- Reporting errors
- Transfers to other settings
Key topics
The importance of good record-keeping; What are Medication Administration Records; What to request on a repeat prescription; The difference between repeat and acute medicine; Treating minor ailments; How to store medicines; The safe disposal of medicines; Administering medication; What to do if someone is unable to swallow; Covert administration of medication; The use of monitored dosage systems; What is secondary dispensing; The importance of ensuring privacy, confidentiality and dignity; Dealing with controlled drugs; Training for care workers; Reporting errors; Transfers to other settings.
This course is aimed at:
- People who are involved in looking after medication for anyone outside of a healthcare setting, including:
- Carers in domiciliary settings
- Carers in care homes
- Managers of care providers
- Carers who want to understand more about safe handling of medication
How to Book
If you are interested in attending any of the training opportunities listed, please ask your employer to contact the Direct Payments Team on: 01942 489579 or email: dasdirectpayments@wigan.gov.uk
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