ASM 34 Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects There are several legislations relevant to the administration of medication in the care home. Although not expected that care staffs have detailed knowledge of the legislations‚ they do need to be aware of the legal difference between drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of the service user. The Medicines Act 1968 being the umbrella and from this several amendments and legislations have
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Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects Outcome 1 Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication. 1) Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. Legislation The medicines Act (1986) It governs the manufacture and supply of medicines. The act also defines the categories of medicines‚ those that can only be supplied with a prescription‚ those that
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QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Administer medication to individuals‚ and monitor the effects 1 Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1. Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication Legislation relating to medicines The Medicines Act (1968) It governs the control of medicines for human use and for veterinary use. It requires‚ that the local pharmasist or dispensing
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Cheryl McCarthy Administer medication to Individuals‚ and Monitor The Effects Understanding legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication Legislation The Medicines Act 1968. This governs the control of medicines for human and veterinary use which includes the manufacture and supply of medicines – the Act defines three categories of medicine:- 1. Prescription Only Medicines (POM) These are available only from the chemist /pharmacy if prescribed by GP. 2. Pharmacy Medicines
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Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 1 Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication 1.1 Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication The current legislation that is relevant to administration of medication in social care is: • Care standards act 2000 • Mental capacity act 2005 • Mental capacity act 2000 The legal management of medication are covered by The
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administration of medication The Medicines Acts 1968 and various amendments cover the legal management of medication. While care staff are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation‚ they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of medication and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of and administer to the service user. The current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication are; * The
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Administering Medication to Individuals and Monitoring the Effects The Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) are the regulatory body that provide us with standards that are expected of us when administrating medication. Under The Medicines Act 1968‚ which is a major piece of legislation‚ governs the responsibility we have in administering medication to our clients. There are three important statements from this piece of legislation‚ which are: Medicines prescribed to a person are that
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CU2624 Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects. 1.1. The Medicines Act Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations The Health and Safety at Work Act The Misuse of Drugs Act The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations Health and Social Care Act Essential Standards Data Protection Act Hazardous Waste Regulations The Care Act 2015 Training provided by my company and attending mandatory updating. Policies and Procedures in relation to medication that are online
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423wewe3 Unit 616 – Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects. kh Outcome 1 Understand legislation‚ policy and procedures relevant to the administration of medication 1.1 Identify current legislation‚ guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication There are several legislations in place with protocols for the administration of medication which I have listed below. The main policy re admin of drugs and storing of drugs and medicines is the
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Unit 47: Administer Medication to Individuals‚ and Monitor the Effects 1.1 Legislation and Policies Relevant to the Administration of Medication The Medicines Act 1968 This act is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom and it governs the manufacture and supply of medicine. This act outlines three categories of medicines: • Prescription of medicines (POM). These are only available from a pharmacist if they are prescribed by an appropriate doctor. • Pharmacy medicines (P). These
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