As a Health and Social Care worker, you will inevitably have an individual requiring medication. Knowing the ins and outs of administering medication is an essential asset.
This highly informative course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to be confident in administering medication. The more you know about the drugs you are administering and their possible side effects, the better equipped you will handle any unforeseen situation that arises with an individual in your care.
One of the most significant responsibilities of a health or social care worker is administering medication. The field of medication is vast, and it can be daunting to find yourself handling unknown labels and substances when somebody else’s well-being is at stake.
This course is designed to give you the knowledge and the confidence to handle medication effectively and correctly in the workplace and to identify any potential problems before they arise. Safe storage of medication and other associated issues are included.
Within an initial workplace gap analysis, the following areas are reviewed (if applicable):
Medication Rights Right service user Right medication Right dose Right form Right time Right route Right outcome.
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| Medication Guideline Know the medication to be administered Know the service user Check the label Check expiry date Check for known allergies Check MAR sheet Measure dose Administer medication Sign Observe for side effects.
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Can you answer No to any of these questions?
| Â | Â Yes | Â No |
| Â Do you comply with H&S at Work Act and Management of H&S Regs? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have a Safety Management System? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have Risk Assessments? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have COSHH assessments? | Â | Â |
| Â Is all your equipment tested & maintained? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have Fire and other emergency procedures? | Â | Â |
| Â Do all your staff have basic safety awareness training? | Â | Â |
| Â Do you have Risk Assessments in place and do you review them regularly? | Â | Â |
Call us on (0114) 253 7222 to discuss how we can help, or email enquiries@safecaretraining.com for more details.
