CQC reports concerns over management of medicines at hospital
15:10 - 02/09/2011
CQC reports concerns over management ...
Boston’s Pilgrim Hospital is still failing to provide appropriate standards of care, according to a new report published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The regulator first raised concerns about the Lincolnshire hospital earlier this year, when an independent review discovered several areas in which critical improvements were needed.
A follow-up inspection has revealed that, while some progress has been made at the hospital, there are still a number of areas of concern, not least regarding the management of medicine.
The CQC report stated: “There are not sufficient arrangements in place for the obtaining, recording, handling, using and safe administration of medicines.
“A number of concerns had been brought to our attention about the prescribing and administration of sedative medicines known as benzodiazepines.
“These drugs are used in a variety of situations but can be used to sedate people if they are confused and agitated.”
The inspection also revealed that a lack of detail in individual care plans placed some patients at risk of inappropriate treatment, while others were at risk of dehydration because records were not always properly maintained.
CQC Inspectors did praise hospital staff for their attentiveness but warned that further improvements are still needed to ensure that the very best care is given to all patients.
The United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust said: “We welcome the commission’s conclusion that there have been significant improvements at Pilgrim Hospital and we will ensure that progress continues.
“However, we recognise that there are still issues that need to be addressed and we have plans under way to achieve this.”
First Response Training and Consultancy Services Limited offer a wide range of health and social care courses which have been mapped to meet Care Quality Commission requirements. Courses also link to the Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2 and 3). One of the courses offered by First Response includes Handling and Administration of Medicines.
Perry Leeks, Managing Director at First Response Training, says: “Our Handling and Administration of Medicines training course is designed for health care workers responsible for the safe administration of medicines. It has links to QCF Level 2 and 3 and can be externally accredited, if required.
“The course provides knowledge of drugs, their effects and safety issues. It covers the relevant legislation involved in the handling and administration of drugs and teaches delegates about security, storage and disposal, as well as recognising emergencies.”
For more information about this course, or any of the training that First Response offer, please call them today on free phone 0800 310 2300.
The regulator first raised concerns about the Lincolnshire hospital earlier this year, when an independent review discovered several areas in which critical improvements were needed.
A follow-up inspection has revealed that, while some progress has been made at the hospital, there are still a number of areas of concern, not least regarding the management of medicine.
The CQC report stated: “There are not sufficient arrangements in place for the obtaining, recording, handling, using and safe administration of medicines.
“A number of concerns had been brought to our attention about the prescribing and administration of sedative medicines known as benzodiazepines.
“These drugs are used in a variety of situations but can be used to sedate people if they are confused and agitated.”
The inspection also revealed that a lack of detail in individual care plans placed some patients at risk of inappropriate treatment, while others were at risk of dehydration because records were not always properly maintained.
CQC Inspectors did praise hospital staff for their attentiveness but warned that further improvements are still needed to ensure that the very best care is given to all patients.
The United Lincolnshire Hospital NHS Trust said: “We welcome the commission’s conclusion that there have been significant improvements at Pilgrim Hospital and we will ensure that progress continues.
“However, we recognise that there are still issues that need to be addressed and we have plans under way to achieve this.”
First Response Training and Consultancy Services Limited offer a wide range of health and social care courses which have been mapped to meet Care Quality Commission requirements. Courses also link to the Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 2 and 3). One of the courses offered by First Response includes Handling and Administration of Medicines.
Perry Leeks, Managing Director at First Response Training, says: “Our Handling and Administration of Medicines training course is designed for health care workers responsible for the safe administration of medicines. It has links to QCF Level 2 and 3 and can be externally accredited, if required.
“The course provides knowledge of drugs, their effects and safety issues. It covers the relevant legislation involved in the handling and administration of drugs and teaches delegates about security, storage and disposal, as well as recognising emergencies.”
For more information about this course, or any of the training that First Response offer, please call them today on free phone 0800 310 2300.
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