Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (ASM34)
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication.
1. The current legislation, guideline policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication are.
Medicines Act 1968 & amendments. Categorises how medicines are provided and sold.
Misuse of Drugs act 1971 (Controlled Drugs) and amendments.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. 5 elements of risk assessment.
COSHH. Storage and who has access.
Health and social Care Act 2008. Receipt, storage and administration.
Access to Health Records Act 1990. Access to your own records.
Data Protection Act 1998. Confidentiality. Hold relevant records for7
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You don 't come cross anaphylactic shock often, but you still have to be aware. Other severe adverse reactions that could include a fever and skin blistering; these usually occur within an hour of the medications being administered. Sometimes adverse reactions can develop over a few weeks, they may cause damage to the kidneys or liver. If adverse reactions are not treated they could be fatal. When individuals experience adverse reactions to medicines my workplace policy is to inform the GP and explaining in detail the adverse reactions, the staff member will then inform the individual/ team. GP advise and guidance will then determine if the medication is to be stopped. If the reactions are so serious then an ambulance should be called my responsibility is that I have duty to continue to observe the individual and monitor their vitals, speaking to them and looking at any changes, so as to ensure that the individual is not deteriorating. All adverse reactions and following advice given, must be recorded in full in the individual’s clinical note and referenced in their daily report also MAR’s chart. 4.
Outcome 3 Understand procedures and techniques for the administration of medication.
1. Explain the different
Introduction: In this assignment I will be providing apprentices and readers with an understanding of the role and importance of operations management in the efficient and effective production of goods and services.
Unit 401 – Understanding the Principles and Practice of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment
Again I would not use any equipment I have not been fully trained on. I would ensure I am wearing correct clothing and footwear when moving and positioning an individual, to avoid risk of being harmed, for example I would not wear open shoes or sandals while using a hoist. I would need to check my surroundings (enough room, loose rugs, furniture in the way) and the equipment being used (enough charge, no loose wires, and sling clean and intact). Infection control also plays a part in this too, correct PPE (personal protective equipment) should be worn and hands washed. NEVER rush when moving and/or positioning an individual.
Assisting – At the request of the service user, opening bottles and packets; removing lids; popping pills out of packages when the service user cannot physically do this and has asked the care worker to help with that specific medicine; shaking bottles.
P3- explain relevant sections of key legislation associated guidelines with regard to the administration of medicines
If on the leaflet (which should ALWAYS be kept near the drugs) it says that a medical professional should be contacted if some reactions occur (i.e. bleeding) then follow the instructions. Some reactions may occur but no further medical help is required unless it becomes very bad (like the possible constipation with pain killers such as co codamol, paracetamol etc.)
As deputy manager it is within my job role to conduct monthly supervisions which then lead into an annual appraisal. At this time I currently have three supervisees.
Quantitative data can be described as measurable factual and accurate data, i.e. sales, volumes and costs. Can be developed with historic records. Quantative data is more objective rather than subjective focusing on key issues.
From the first e-Activity, analyze the current state of the government regulation of product safety to determine whether the referenced agencies are generally proactive or reactive. Provide one (1) specific example of each agency to support your response.
MARCH 31, 2015, I HAVE BEEN AT EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES, BERLIN, FOR MY B1 BUSINESS CONFERENCE VISA APPLICATION. TO BE HONEST, I DON’T KNOW THE EXACT CAUSE BEHIND MY VISA REFUSAL. AS MUCH AS I REMEMBER, AFTER MR. CONSULATE OFFICER SAW THAT, THE CONFERENCE (WHICH I WANTED TO ATTEND) WILL BE HELD IN MAY 17-20, 2015 AND MY GERMAN VISA VALID UNTIL 13 JUNE 2015, HE CORDIALLY REFUSED MY VISA APPLICATION AND ASKED ME FOR APPLYING ANOTHER TIME.
Tesco has a good progress and their strategy is made up of of five elements:
7) Medications shall be administered by registered or licensed nurses, physicians, RRTs, and Nursing/Paramedic students as per specific educational institution guidelines.