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How to avoid & manage omitted & delayed medicines

How to avoid & manage omitted & delayed medicines

Must know for all Care Home Staff, Nurses, Techicians, Health Care Assistants, Nursing Associates
Last updated 6/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand & Define the terms ommitted dose, delayed dose, critical medicines
  • Understand the clinical governance impact of omitted, delayed and critical medicine doses
  • Learn how to avoid omitted & delayed doses of medicines in care homes & other clinical settings
  • Know what actions to take when there is an omitted or delayed dose of medicine

Course content

7 sections6 lectures32m total length
  • Introduction3:00

Requirements

  • Clinical training on prescription only medicines & prescription charts

Description

If you are working with patients in community settings it is important to know how to manage, document and avoid near misses and critical incidents involving patient safety. This is one of many series of courses equipping staff who have medication adminstration or handling as part of their job description. After successful completion of the course, participants obtain a certificate of complettion to demonstrate an understanding of how to avoid omitted & delayed medication for patients under your care. It will help participants meet the requirements of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Essential Standards and NICE guidelines by providing information on an introduction to omitted and delayed medicines; the legislations that govern this; an understanding of how to safely manage incidences of omitted and delayed doses of critical mediation; good record keeping procedures; and an understanding of accountability; responsibility and confidentiality. Participatns will also demonstrate an increased awareness of the frequency and types of reported incidents.

Completion of this course stands as a crucial asset in your portfolio, particularly if you're responsible for administering medications to patients across various settings, including homes, social environments, acute care facilities, or community hospitals. It signifies your competency and expertise in medication administration, highlighting your ability to ensure the safe and effective delivery of treatments to patients under your care.

In the realm of healthcare, where precision and accuracy are paramount, possessing such a certificate underscores your commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient safety and well-being. It demonstrates to employers, colleagues, and patients alike that you have undergone specialised training and possess the necessary knowledge and skills to handle medications responsibly and competently.

Moreover, this certificate not only validates your proficiency in medication administration but also showcases your dedication to ongoing professional development and adherence to regulatory standards and best practices in healthcare delivery. It instils confidence in your capabilities among stakeholders and reinforces your credibility as a reliable and trusted healthcare professional.

In essence, this certificate serves as a testament to your expertise and commitment to excellence in medication management, making it an indispensable asset in your professional arsenal as you fulfil your role in administering care and promoting positive patient outcomes across diverse healthcare settings.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for clinical staff working in care homes, residential homes, community hospitals, health care assistants, nursing associates, pharmacist technicians, or carers responsible for medication administration