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Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication. |
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| 1.1 | Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication. |
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Know about common types of medication and their use. |
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| 2.1 | Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects. | | 2.2 | Identify medication which demands the measurement of specific physiological measurements. | | 2.3 | Describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required. | | 2.4 | Explain the different routes of medicine administration. |
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Understand procedures and techniques for the administration of medication. |
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| 3.1 | Explain the types, purpose and function of materials and equipment needed for the administration of medication via the different routes. | | 3.2 | Identify the required information from prescriptions / medication administration charts. |
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Prepare for the administration of medication. |
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| 4.1 | Apply standard precautions for infection control. | | 4.2 | Explain the appropriate timing of medication, e.g., check that the individual has not taken any medication recently. | | 4.3 | Obtain the individuals consent and offer information, support and reassurance throughout, in a manner which encourages their co-operation and which is appropriate to their needs and concerns. | | 4.4 | Select, check and prepare correctly the medication according to the medication administration record or medication information leaflet. |
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Administer and monitor individuals’ medication. |
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| 5.1 | Select the route for the administration of medication, according to the patient’s plan of care and the drug to be administered, and prepare the site if necessary. | | 5.2 | Safely administer the medication:
(a) in line with legislation and local policies;
(b) in a way which minimises pain, discomfort and trauma to the individual. | | 5.3 | Describe how to report any immediate problems with the administration. | | 5.4 | Monitor the individual’s condition throughout, recognise any adverse effects and take the appropriate action without delay. | | 5.5 | Explain why it may be necessary to confirm that the individual actually takes the medication and does not pass the medication to others. | | 5.6 | Maintain the security of medication and related records throughout the process and return them to the correct place for storage. | | 5.7 | Describe how to dispose of out of date and part-used medications in accordance with legal and organisational requirements. |
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