Policy Updates
Scotland - Medications - Care Home
Duty of Candour Policy and Procedure
The regulation became law in Scotland on 01/04/2018 and all staff need to know the process of identifying and reporting any incidents which may be reportable under the Act. This policy was reviewed with a new duty of candour checklist added, references and links checked and remain current.
Recording the Administration of Medication Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff with the correct recording of the administration of medication to service users and contains best practice advice. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Overarching Medication Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff with many aspects of the medication process and is part of the suite of medication policies at QCS. Policy reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Ordering and Receipt of Medication Policy and Procedure
This policy will guide staff on the ordering process to obtain medication for service users and what steps to take on receipt of these medications. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Homely Remedies and Self Care Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff on the process to follow when considering homely remedies implementation with residents. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current
Auditing and Monitoring of Medication Policy and Procedure
This policy will guide staff on the importance of auditing and monitoring medication to aid continuous improvement and produce better outcomes for service users. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
As Required and Variable Dose Medication Policy and Procedure
This policy will inform staff on the process to follow when requesting and administrating PRN medication to service users. It has been reviewed and references and links have been checked and remain current.
Training and Competency on Medications Policy and Procedure
This policy will clarify what staff need to be competent in administering medication, and the need to keep their skills current, reflecting best practice. The policy has been reviewed with information added in relation to COVID-19 and PPE when administering medication. References and links also checked and remain current.
Medication Away from Home Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff to follow best practice when supporting Service Users who leave the service but maintain their medication regime. The policy has been reviewed with minimal changes, references and links checked and remain current.
Medication Errors and Near Misses Policy and Procedure
This policy will support staff on the process to follow if an error has occurred with administration of medication, and how to review the incident to improve standards and reduce the incidence of this recurring. It has been reviewed with minimal changes, references and links checked and remain current.
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