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Education & CPD

ONLINE - Safe Administration of Medicines in Residential Care

3.0NMBI CEUs

* These prices include online discounts - prices may be higher if booked over the phone or in person.

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  •   Date: Monday, 09 December 2024
  •   Registration: Monday, 09 December 2024 10:00
  •   Start: Monday, 09 December 2024 10:00
  •   End: Monday, 09 December 2024 13:00
  •   Location: The Education Room, Online Webinar

Description

The aim of this workshop is to outline the professional, legal and best practice requirements for safe administration of medicines in a residential care setting.
 
1.  Identify the professional and legal requirements for safe administration of medicines in residential care settings.
2.  Identify the 10 rights of medication administration.
3.  Identify the requirements for a valid prescription.
4.  Identify the requirements for record keeping when administering medicines in the centre

  • Monday, 09 December 2024

  • 10:00
    The legal and professional framework for medication administration.
    ■ Professional Codes and Guidance. ■ Hiqa, (2015) Guidance. ■ Requirements for Prescriptions.
  • 10:15
    Introduction and outline of the workshop.
  • 10:30
    Safe Administration of Medicines in the Nursing Home.
    ■ The 10 rights of Medication administration. ■ ISMP (2011) Guidelines for Timely Administration of Medicines.
  • 11:15
    Break.
  • 11:30
    • Single / double checking. • Crushing medications. • Person’s refusal of a medication. • Safe management of PRN medications. • Administering medication in food / drink. • Record keeping requirements for medication administration.
  • 12:45
    Feedback
  • 13:00
    Close
  •   Location: The Education Room, Online Webinar
Reading List

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