Handling & administrating medicines within domiciliary and residential Care
13:42 - 04/11/2009
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Administrating medicines is a common and important procedure, where the manner in which medication is dispensed can determine whether a patient gains any benefit.
For domicillary care workers the administration of medication is based on the fact that service users should, in the first instance, be encouraged to administer their own medication. This encourages them to be as independent as possible. Some will need help, whilst others will need to have the administration carried out by a domiciliary care assistant.
Where domiciliary care assistants administer medication, or assist in the administration of medication, appropriate training should be in place to safeguard both the service user and the staff member.
The administration of medication in residential care is carried out following the service users care plan and medication record. The administration is carried out, following current procedures and best practice. Training on handling medicines is strongly recommended in order to increase staff awareness in best practice of the receiving, storage, and administration of medication.
Where care assistants administer medication, or assist in the administration of medication, appropriate training should be in place to safeguard both the service user and the staff member.
Training to handle and administer medication within different surrounds has led to the development of two courses that have been designed by Mike Mulcahy who is Head of Curriculam at First Response Training. Mike Mulcahy said ‘Understanding the environment of where care workers operate is essential to the training they receive. Both courses meet Common Induction Standards requirements as well as linking to NVQ standards and aim to provide knowledge of medication, its effects and safety.’
These 3 hour courses are delivered nationwide by skilled trainers. Health & Safety training can help staff understand their duty of care how best to avoid exposing those in their care to unnecessary risk. First Response Training can provide a variety of Health & Safety training courses and can tailor training to the needs of the individual employer. In addition, to complement practical courses and perfect for induction or refresher training, First Response now offer up to 40 E-Learning titles. Contact First Response today on freephone 0800 310 2300 or e-mail info@firstresponsetraining.com.
For domicillary care workers the administration of medication is based on the fact that service users should, in the first instance, be encouraged to administer their own medication. This encourages them to be as independent as possible. Some will need help, whilst others will need to have the administration carried out by a domiciliary care assistant.
Where domiciliary care assistants administer medication, or assist in the administration of medication, appropriate training should be in place to safeguard both the service user and the staff member.
The administration of medication in residential care is carried out following the service users care plan and medication record. The administration is carried out, following current procedures and best practice. Training on handling medicines is strongly recommended in order to increase staff awareness in best practice of the receiving, storage, and administration of medication.
Where care assistants administer medication, or assist in the administration of medication, appropriate training should be in place to safeguard both the service user and the staff member.
Training to handle and administer medication within different surrounds has led to the development of two courses that have been designed by Mike Mulcahy who is Head of Curriculam at First Response Training. Mike Mulcahy said ‘Understanding the environment of where care workers operate is essential to the training they receive. Both courses meet Common Induction Standards requirements as well as linking to NVQ standards and aim to provide knowledge of medication, its effects and safety.’
These 3 hour courses are delivered nationwide by skilled trainers. Health & Safety training can help staff understand their duty of care how best to avoid exposing those in their care to unnecessary risk. First Response Training can provide a variety of Health & Safety training courses and can tailor training to the needs of the individual employer. In addition, to complement practical courses and perfect for induction or refresher training, First Response now offer up to 40 E-Learning titles. Contact First Response today on freephone 0800 310 2300 or e-mail info@firstresponsetraining.com.
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