Policy Updates
Wales - Medications - Mental Health
Overarching Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM02This policy describes the approach to managing medication safely. It is part of a suite of medication management policies and must be read with the other policies. It has been amended to highlight the implications of COVID-19 on the specific medication policies that relate to this overarching policy, in addition references have been updated.
Recording the Administration of Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM12Policy reviewed and updated with minimal changes only and references checked to ensure they remain current.
Administration of Medicines Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM11This policy has been reviewed and reference to levels of support updated to reflect the change to types of support. Information has been added in relation to the reuse of medication procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic and a reference added to support this. A new refusal of medication procedure has also been included that staff should familiarise themselves with.
Medication Errors and Near Misses Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM15This policy outlines the process to follow to ensure the safety of the individual in relation to a medication error or near miss occurring. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Auditing and Monitoring of Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM16This policy details the auditing process in relation to medication and how this should be regularly monitored. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
As Required and Variable Dose Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM18This policy outlines the approach to take in relation to PRN (as required) and variable dose medication. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Ordering and Receipt of Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM06This policy will support with the reconciliation of medication to ensure that individuals remain safe and that no errors occur. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Safe Disposal of Medication Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM08This policy highlights the process for safely disposing of unused or expired medication. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Training and Competency on Medications Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM14This policy highlights how staff should be appropriately trained and assessed in relation to medication. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Homely Remedies Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM13This policy outlines the process to follow in relation to homely remedies that may be required by an individual. It has been reviewed and reference to the relevant Care Inspectorate Wales Lines of Enquiry added. Policy also amended to include the procedure to follow when individuals are admitted to the service with homely medicines.
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