Unit 4222 331 Support Use Of Medication In Social Care Settings
Understand the legislative framework for the use of medication in social care settings.
There are different legislations that govern the use of medication within 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
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 by training that should be provided by you company that you work for.
Drug
Penalty for supply
Penalty for possession
Class A:
Diamorphine (heroine), cocaine, MDMA, LSD, methamphetamine, strong opiates
Up to seven years or unlimited fine or both
Up to life in prison or fine or both
Class B:
Amphetamine, barbiturates, cannabis, less potent opiates
Up to five years or unlimited fine or both
Up to 14 years or fine or both
Class C:
Benzodiazepines, ketamine, steroids and GHB
Up to two years or unlimited fine or both
Up to 14 years or fine or both
The policies and procedures are put in place to make sure that legislation is being followed so that all people in the setting, are being cared for are safe, this includes staff and service users. Also that their 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 policies 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 in-line 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.
Know
There are different legislations that govern the use of medication within 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
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 by training that should be provided by you company that you work for.
Drug
Penalty for supply
Penalty for possession
Class A:
Diamorphine (heroine), cocaine, MDMA, LSD, methamphetamine, strong opiates
Up to seven years or unlimited fine or both
Up to life in prison or fine or both
Class B:
Amphetamine, barbiturates, cannabis, less potent opiates
Up to five years or unlimited fine or both
Up to 14 years or fine or both
Class C:
Benzodiazepines, ketamine, steroids and GHB
Up to two years or unlimited fine or both
Up to 14 years or fine or both
The policies and procedures are put in place to make sure that legislation is being followed so that all people in the setting, are being cared for are safe, this includes staff and service users. Also that their 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 policies 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 in-line 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.
Know