Unit 4222
Unit 4222-616 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication
1. Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication:
The Medicines Acts 1968 and various amendments cover the legal management of medication. While care staffs are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation, they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of the service user. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards, the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines, Health Act 2006 etc.
The Medicines Act 1968
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 SI 1973 No 798 as amended by Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 * The NHS Scotland Pharmaceutical Service (Regulations) 1995 * The Social Work Act 1968 as amended by The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Children Act 1989
The Data Protection Act 1998
The Care Standards Act 2000
The Regulation of Care Act 2001
The Health and Social Care Act 2001
Adults with Incapacity Act 2000 9 © Social Care Association * the Health Act 200
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
The Control of Substances Hazardous to health Regulations (1999-COSHH) * Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005)
Mental Capacity Act (2005)
The Access to health records Act (1990)
Outcome 2 Know about common types of medication and their use:
1. Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects.
Paracetamol = are rare but can include Erythematous or urticarial rashes, fever, nausea and Mucosal lesions. Even
Outcome 1 Understand legislation, policy and procedures relevant to administration of medication
1. Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant to the administration of medication:
The Medicines Acts 1968 and various amendments cover the legal management of medication. While care staffs are not expected to have detailed knowledge of the legislation, they do need to be aware of the legal difference between types of drugs and the legal framework that allows them to handle medicines on behalf of the service user. The following is a list of legislation that has a direct impact upon the handling of medication within a social care setting. Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, the Medicines Act, the Misuse of Drugs Act, the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) and the Essential Standards, the RPS Handling Medicines in Social Care Guidelines, Health Act 2006 etc.
The Medicines Act 1968
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
The Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 SI 1973 No 798 as amended by Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 * The NHS Scotland Pharmaceutical Service (Regulations) 1995 * The Social Work Act 1968 as amended by The Regulation of Care Act 2001 * The Children Act 1989
The Data Protection Act 1998
The Care Standards Act 2000
The Regulation of Care Act 2001
The Health and Social Care Act 2001
Adults with Incapacity Act 2000 9 © Social Care Association * the Health Act 200
Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
The Control of Substances Hazardous to health Regulations (1999-COSHH) * Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005)
Mental Capacity Act (2005)
The Access to health records Act (1990)
Outcome 2 Know about common types of medication and their use:
1. Describe common types of medication including their effects and potential side effects.
Paracetamol = are rare but can include Erythematous or urticarial rashes, fever, nausea and Mucosal lesions. Even