Carer Services

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Alzheimer Scotland

Medication

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Medication

Our position: -

We aim to support service users tobe as independent as possible intaking medication

Where the person requires moreassistance we aim to be assupportive as possible

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Support Workers can help serviceusers in the following categories: -

Level A

Level B

Level C

Level D (requires ‘special tasks‘can do only after ‘special training’)

Medication

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Support Workers have the rightto ask for further guidance onadministering medication if theyfeel it is unsafe or are unsure ofprocedures

The service user’s Support Planwill include instruction onmedication. Assistance cannotbe given if it is not mentioned inthe Plan

Medication

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Tablets

Capsules

Liquid/Suspension (bottles orpre-measured doses)

Dispersible

Creams/ointments

Ear/eyedrops

Types of Medication

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Safe Management ofMedication

Medicines can only be dispensed fromthe original containers supplied by thepharmacist (the labels must belegible!)

Medication can only be given to theperson it is prescribed for

Do not give ‘over the counter’remedies to level C service users

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Safe Management ofMedication

Crushing medicines

Covert Administration

Controlled Drugs

Injections

PRN medication

Disposing of medicines

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Safe Management ofMedication

Refusal to take medication

Mistakes

Creams & ointments (non-prescribed)

Buying Medication

Ordering & collecting prescriptions

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Hygiene & StorageProcedures

Good handwashing before andafter assisting

Do not handle tablets

Bottles, spoons, measuring cupsmust be kept clean

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Hygiene & StorageProcedures

Medicines must be stored out ofreach of children & pets (lockedaway in daycare)

Medicines must be storedaccording to pharmacy advice e.g.cool place

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Reporting MedicationConcerns

Contact the carer/line managerimmediately if you have anyconcerns such as: -

Difficulty swallowing tablets

Any suspected side effects(vomiting, diarrhoea especially if onnew medication)

‘Stockpiling’ medication

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Miscellaneous

Aromatherapy – do not do thiswith service users without seekingadvice from your line manager first

Advice - do not give advice toservice users about what theyshould take or buy from thepharmacist

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Medication Forms

Medication Permission Form

Drug Record Form

Medication Disposal Form