Policy Updates
Scotland - Medications - Domiciliary Care
Collection of Prescriptions Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM43This policy will inform staff on the procedure to follow when collecting prescriptions for people who live in their own home. It has been reviewed with an additional procedure added about obtaining medication in an emergency. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Auditing and Monitoring of Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM39This policy will help staff with the auditing and monitoring of medication, following best practice advice and improving outcomes for service users. It has been reviewed with minimal changes made. References have also been reviewed and updated and staff should familiarise themselves with these.
As Required Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM41This policy will advise staff on the best practice procedures to follow in relation to ‘As Required’ medication. Staff must be aware of the contents and follow the guidance to ensure positive outcomes for Service Users. The policy has been reviewed with minimal changes made and references checked to ensure they remain current.
Medication Errors and Near Misses Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM38This policy will direct staff on the measures to undertake if a medication error or near miss occurs. It has been reviewed with minimal change. References and links have been checked and remain current.
Medication Away from Home Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM42This policy will inform staff on the process to follow if the service user requires medication when away from their home and the best practice process to follow. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
Training and Competency on Medications Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM37This policy will guide all staff on their responsibility in maintaining their knowledge to ensure it reflects best practice. There is a competency assessment for management to use to assess competency in medication administration. The policy has been reviewed with minimal change, references checked and remain current.
Over the Counter Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM36This policy will guide staff on using over the counter medication and the process to follow if considering using these agreed medications. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links have been checked and remain current.
Covert Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM40This policy will guide staff on the process to follow when considering administering medication covertly, who to consult and agree the relevant pathway. It has been reviewed with minimal change and the references and links checked to ensure they remain current.
Other Routes of Medication Administration Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM33This policy will help staff with the best practice advice on administering medication via other routes. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current
Storage of Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: SCM30This policy will guide staff on best practice when storing service users’ medication within their own home. It has been reviewed with minimal change, references and links checked and remain current.
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