Policy Updates
Wales - Medications - Mental Health
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.
Controlled Drugs Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM09This policy outlines how to ensure the safe use and disposal of controlled drugs, as well as the legal requirements for storage and record keeping. It has been reviewed and updated with minor changes and now includes reference to the Care Inspectorate Wales Lines of Enquiry.
Medication Away from Home Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCM20This policy outlines how medication can be safely managed away from an individual’s home environment. It has been reviewed with minor changes to wording to more accurately reflect terminology surrounding the self-management of medication. References have been checked and updated.
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