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Managing Medicines in Care Homes

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Price
£12 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
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Overview

This course will give an overview of recommendations for good practice on processes and systems for managing medicines in care home facilities.

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Description

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the development and review of policies for safe and effective use of medicines in care homes
  • Describe how to support residents in making informed decisions
  • Describe accurate medication record keeping
  • Understand the principles of safeguarding

Course Content

  • Managing Medicines in Care Home – Course Introduction
  • Person-Centred Care
  • Involving Others
  • Safeguarding
  • Safe and Effective Use of Medicines
  • Supporting Informed Decisions
  • Medicines and Capacity
  • Mental Capacity Act in Practice
  • Sharing Information about Medicines
  • Accurate Records
  • Identifying Medicines-related Problems
  • Safeguarding and Incidents
  • Safeguarding Investigations
  • Medicines Reconciliation
  • Medicines Reconciliation and Transfers
  • Medication Review
  • Carrying Out a Medication Review
  • When Medicines are Prescribed
  • Ordering Medicines
  • Receiving, Storing, and Disposing of Medicines
  • Helping Residents Look After Medicines
  • Administering Medicines to Residents
  • Medicines When Required
  • Covert Administration

Who is this course for?

This online course has been written at an intermediary level 2 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

  • Refresher training
  • Inductions
  • Awareness
  • Knowledge enhancement

Requirements

It is suitable for the following:

  • All individuals who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of medicine management in care homes
  • Health and social care worker delivering intermediate care and reablement in the community and bed-based settings
  • practitioners working in home care, general practice, and housing,
  • Those in acute inpatient settings

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