AN 30: Understand the administration of medication Assessment

1.1Identify the current national legislation and guidelines relevant to the administration of medication.

1.2 Outline the organizational policies for the management and administration of medication.

1.3 Outline the legislation surrounding medicine-specific and patient-specific directives.

2.1 Describe the responsibilities and accountability in relation to the administration of medication.

2.2 Explain the importance of working within organizational policies and procedures in relation to the administration of medication.

2.3 Explain the importance of working within own area of competence and seeking advice when faced with situations outside own area of competence.

3.1 Explain the importance of working within own area of competence and seeking advice when faced with situations outside own area of competence.

3.2 Describe the different routes for the administration of medication.

3.3 Describe the type, purpose and function of materials and equipment needed for the administration of medication within own area of responsibility.

3.4 Describe the various aids which can be used to help individuals take their medication.

3.5 Explain the importance of applying standard precautions for infection control and the potential consequences of poor practice.

3.6 Explain why medication should only be administered against the individual’s medication administration record and in a way which is consistent with the prescribes advice.

4.1 Explain the importance of identifying the individual for whom the medications are prescribed.

4.2 Explain the importance of confirming the medication against the prescription/protocol with the person leading the administration before administering it.

5.1 Explain the importance of keeping accurate and up-to-date records of the administration of medication.

5.2 Contribute to completing the necessary records relating to the administration of medications legibly, accurately and completely.

5.3 Maintain the security of medication and related records throughout the administration process and return them to the correct place for storage.

5.4 Maintain the confidentiality of information relating to the individual at all times.

5.5 Check the stock level of medications and take action to obtain new stocks when required.