Medicine Management

This asset has been shared for assessment.
Calculates doses accurately and safely: -Demonstrates to assessor the component parts a calculation – Minimum of 3 calculations undertake

Checks and confirms the patient/service user’: identity and establishes consent. (ID band or oth confirmation if in own home)

Administers or supervises self-administration under direct supervision. Verifies that oral medic/ has been swallowed.

Describes/demonstrates the procedure in the of reduced capacity and non-adherence.
Safely utilises and disposes of equipment.

Maintains accurate records: – Records, signs dates when safely administered

Monitors and reports effects and is aware of common side effects and how these are manage d

Uses appropriate sources of information, e.g. National Formulary

Offers patient/service user further support/advice/education, including discharge/sa transfer where appropriate.